Bona QUANTUM R851 Silane Wood Flooring Adhesive, 3 Gal (BR85106100USBO)

SILANE ADHESIVE · 3 GAL

Bona QUANTUM R851 is a one-component, silane-based adhesive for gluing down solid, engineered and parquet wood flooring on, above or below grade, in homes and commercial jobs. Bona highlights its strong green grab and easy spreading, and it contains zero VOC. Moisture protection and coverage depend on the trowel you use.

• Type: One-component, silane-based wood flooring adhesive
• Flooring: Solid, engineered (prefinished or unfinished) and parquet; on, above or below grade
• Coverage: 35 sq ft/gal (1/4" x 1/4" V-notch), 50 (1500G), 60 (1250G), 70 (EFP), 75 (EF), 85 (1000F)
• Moisture protection: Up to 18 lbs / 95% RH with a 1/4" V-notch, or with a 1500G or 1250G over a Bona moisture barrier; 15 lbs / 87% RH with 1500G or 1250G back-troweled
• Open time: Up to 60 minutes at 70°F and 50% RH
• Cure: Light foot traffic 8–10 hours; furniture 12–24 hours; sand unfinished floors after 24 hours
• Sound: 63 STC / 69 IIC on a 6" slab with insulated ceiling
• VOC: 0 g/L; UL 2818 Gold emissions certification
• Substrates: Concrete, plywood, cork, OSB, stone, ceramic, terrazzo, radiant heat, dry gypsum underlayment
• Packaging: 3-gallon pail
• Cleanup: While wet, mineral spirits on a clean white cloth

Specifications from the Bona QUANTUM R851 technical data sheet.

Bona QUANTUM R851 adhesive: common questions

Where can I buy Bona QUANTUM R851 adhesive near Atlanta or Nashville?

NDM Floors Distributor carries Bona QUANTUM R851 adhesive at our three stores: Stockbridge, GA (south metro Atlanta, 470-507-0711), Marietta, GA (north metro Atlanta, 770-627-4313) and Brentwood, TN (Nashville area, 629-216-1555). Stock varies by store, so call ahead to confirm availability and get a quote.

How much does a 3 gallon pail of Bona R851 cover?

Bona QUANTUM R851 coverage depends on the trowel: 35 sq ft/gal with a 1/4" V-notch, 50 with the Bona 1500G and 85 with the 1000F. A 3-gallon pail covers roughly 105–255 sq ft.

What trowel should I use with Bona R851?

Bona QUANTUM R851 works with Bona 1500G, 1250G, EF, EFP and 1000F trowels or a 1/4" x 1/4" V-notch. Use the larger notches for wider boards and higher moisture protection.

How long before I can walk on flooring glued with Bona R851?

Floors installed with Bona QUANTUM R851 take light foot traffic after 8–10 hours and furniture after 12–24 hours. Unfinished floors can be sanded after 24 hours.

Does Bona R851 act as a moisture barrier?

Bona QUANTUM R851 gives up to 18 lbs / 95% RH moisture protection with a 1/4" V-notch trowel, or with a 1500G or 1250G trowel over Bona RollGuard or R540.

See more wood flooring adhesives at NDM Floors Distributor.