Technical advice
Underfloor heating systems – Commissioned to commission
Underfloor heating (UFH) systems have been around since Roman times, with the earliest references dating back to 350 BC. The “Hypocaust” system used heated hot…
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The recipe for choosing the right floor prep and adhesive products
Rob Russell – Technical Consultant, Bostik UK What does the phrase “the meat in the sandwich” mean? Bear with me on this… According to the dictionary,…
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To stick or not to stick – only Dyne will tell!
We are all familiar with sticking down flooring – it is part and parcel of daily life in the flooring industry. Yes, there are products…
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The importance of correct trowel notch size in floor covering installation
When installing floor coverings, selecting the correct trowel notch size for the chosen adhesive is a critical yet frequently disregarded consideration. The trowel notch size…
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Pre-start checks
Before starting any project, it is important to do a few pre-start checks to make sure the products you select are the correct ones and…
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Floor preparation in new-build projects
There’s an ever-growing demand for housing stock in the UK, meaning the need for flooring installers is also increasing. Many new build…
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Technical Services away from sites
Think Technical Services and you might picture a team on site, working with customers on their projects, tackling technical troubles, whether it be assessing surface…
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Perfect preparation prevents poor performance
In some of my previous articles, I mentioned how I apply the ‘5Ps’ when approaching installations. ‘Perfect Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.’ The only way you…
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Testing, testing…
I have previously written about the importance of Technical Services and the role they play in supporting customers, users, and the business. But there is…
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Moisture testing
When it comes to floor preparation and moisture testing in particular, I always refer to the 5 Ps – Perfect Preparation Prevents Poor…
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