Technical advice
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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