Adhesives
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 recipe for choosing the right floor prep and adhesive products
Rob Russell – Technical Consultant, Bostik UK What does the phrase “the meat in the sandwich” mean? Bear with me on this… According to the dictionary,…
Continue readingTo stick or not to stick – only Dyne will tell!
We are all familiar with sticking down flooring – it is part and parcel of daily life in the flooring industry. Yes, there are products…
Continue readingSpeciality 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…
Continue readingPressure 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…
Continue readingSensing the pressure: perusing the plethora of possibilities with PS
The terminology ‘PS’ raises its head more within flooring these days. But what is PS, what are the benefits, and are there any pitfalls? I’d…
Continue readingAdhesive terminology explained
Look at any technical datasheet, marketing materials or even the adhesive bucket and you will find terminology, pictograms and recommendations that can sometimes be confusing.
Continue readingYou’ve got to roll with it
The bonding of cap and coving and skirting profiles has traditionally been achieved using contact adhesives. Indeed, most experienced contractors will reference the unmistakeable smell…
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