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Flooring adhesive on PVC tiles
December 9, 2024

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…

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Different types of flooring trowel
August 14, 2024

The 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…

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Trowelling smoothing compound
December 6, 2023

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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Image of a floor being analysed
August 15, 2023

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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priming floor
April 12, 2023

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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A Bostik primer being applied onto a subfloor with a roller
March 16, 2023

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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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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