Technical advice
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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Understanding calcium sulphate substrates
When delivering training, I always make a point to ask the attendees what they know about calcium sulphate bases. I usually get the same…
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Selecting the right smoothing compound for the job
As part of my role in the Technical Services department here at Bostik, one of my duties is to assist our Training…
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Is lignite a problem? It doesn’t have to be
When carrying out site inspections, the presence of lignite in the subfloor is becoming more apparent, not least because of the increase in the use…
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How do you know that?
“How do you know that?” This is a question I asked (a lot!) when I started out in the flooring trade, and it was the…
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Refurbishments – you never know what you might uncover!
As most people reading this article will know only too well, flooring can be low down on the list of priorities in the eyes of…
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Cracks, joints and interfaces
One of our major functions in a technical capacity is to test for moisture, which is one of the most critical things to identify prior…
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Speciality adhesives
The majority of flooring adhesives out in the marketplace are used on a day-to-day basis. These adhesives are commonplace and the application methods are generally…
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