Technical advice
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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Bostik DPMs and primers compatible with Anhydritec Gyvlon® calcium sulphate screeds
We were recently asked by Anhydritec to test several of the company’s calcium sulphate screeds for compatibility with Bostik products. The testing was based on…
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Choosing a single or two-component moisture control system
Excess moisture is a common yet potentially troublesome factor to consider when installing flooring. Historically, moisture related issues accounted for the vast majority of all…
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Selecting the appropriate primer
Priming is, at least in my experience, an often misunderstood and under-appreciated aspect of subfloor preparation. What some installers see as an extra, unnecessary step…
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Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) – when to use and not use
Pressure sensitive adhesives have been around for quite some time. They’re non-reactive, acrylic-based adhesives. Once they are applied, they start to dry – but…
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