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pressure sensitive adhesives in use
February 28, 2023

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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An office showing raised-access flooring
February 3, 2023

Installing floor coverings on raised access flooring

During the installation of floor coverings, particularly in the office and administration sector, one common substrate is raised access flooring (RAF). How you approach RAF…

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Head shot of Steve Thornton, Technical Manager - Wall and Floor at Bostik
January 11, 2023

What you can expect from a technical services department

Most manufacturers have a technical services department, but what exactly do they offer the customer? Technical services provide support in many different forms and,…

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December 9, 2022

Winter working challenges

Winter is here and brings with it extra challenges for all flooring contractors. In an ideal world, an internal trade such as floor laying should…

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A Bostik-branded hygrometer shown in close up on a floor
November 25, 2022

Understanding moisture tests for a successful installation

Moisture testing is a crucial stage in the preparation of any new floor. These types of test are often offered by a manufacturer’s technical…

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A piece of timber seen up close
November 7, 2022

How to complete subfloor preparation on timber substrates

Plywood, chipboard and other wood-based substrates are common materials in domestic and commercial settings. These substrates can pose various challenges to the flooring installer, especially…

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A spike roller being used over smoothing compound
October 12, 2022

How much subfloor preparation product do you really need?

Before applying any subfloor preparation products, we always advise a visual inspection of a subfloor in the first instance, as this can highlight concerns that…

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A floorlayer installing LVT
August 25, 2022

A good system shortens the road to your goal

What is a flooring system? Well, it is quite simply a selection of products, all produced by the same manufacturer, which are designed to work…

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Man learning flooring terms
July 29, 2022

Time to get on top of flooring terms and technical details

In the flooring industry, we come across various words that have specific meanings in our field. These include terms like airing time, drying or curing…

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June 29, 2022

Making the most of modular builds

Modular building is an increasingly popular method of construction these days, and there is no sign of its popularity slowing down. But why is the…

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