General
Ambient temperatures & relative humidity
There are many factors that affect the installation of floor coverings in new build projects. Sites often lack windows and heating with multiple trades moving…
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Questions, questions, questions!
Within the flooring industry, we have all obtained knowledge by asking questions. On the flip side, if questions are not asked – or if they…
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Pre-start checks
Before starting any project, it is important to do a few pre-start checks to make sure the products you select are the correct ones and…
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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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Smoothing compounds as wearing surfaces
In the contract flooring industry, most installations are for a new or replacement floor covering. The smoothing compounds required below them won’t be subject to…
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Can cement be flexible?
As part of standardisation with our neighbours in Europe, there is a requirement on a lot of products to either get them tested or to…
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When it comes to screeds don’t be nervous, just be aware
I’ve recently been looking back at some old notes on project work I carried out whilst working in the laboratory at Laybond (was it really…
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