Description
Apply a suitable adhesive to a floor or underlay to keep a floor covering, such as carpet or linoleum, in place. Spread the adhesive evenly and wait the appropriate time for the adhesive to get tacky, but not dry out before laying the covering.
Alternative labels
application of floor adhesive
applying floor adhesive
sticking down underlay
gluing underlay in place
stick down underlay
floor adhesive application
apply adhesive to floor
glue underlay in place
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Apply floor adhesive is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Resilient floor layer: Resilient floor layers place prefabricated tiles or rolls of flooring materials such as linoleum, vinyl, rubber or cork to serve as floor covering.
Carpet fitter: Carpet fitters lay rolls of carpet as a floor covering. They cut the carpet to size, prepare the surface, and put the carpet in place.
Optional skill
Apply floor adhesive is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Apply floor adhesive – ESCO
