Adhesive selection for PVC floor coverings
Selecting the correct adhesive for your installation is an often critical but overlooked element in achieving a robust flooring installation that will stand the test…
Continue readingThe 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…
Continue readingSelecting 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…
Continue readingRefurbishments – 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…
Continue readingChoosing 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…
Continue readingSelecting 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…
Continue readingHow 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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