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Training at the Bostik Academy
March 12, 2025

A different type of sustainability

In business, sustainability seeks to prevent the depletion of natural or physical resources so that they will remain available for the long term. In this…

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Flooring tested using a Tramex moisture meter
February 5, 2025

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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Image of a damp subfloor with a Bostik hygrometer
January 7, 2025

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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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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Image showing underfloor heating pipes
November 19, 2024

Underfloor heating systems – Commissioned to commission

Underfloor heating (UFH) systems have been around since Roman times, with the earliest references dating back to 350 BC. The “Hypocaust” system used heated hot…

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Image showing a wood floor and its subfloor layers
October 15, 2024

The 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,…

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An image showing Dyne testing on a floor
September 17, 2024

To 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…

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Graphic for guest blog by Richard Catt of the CFA, showing some LVT being laid in close-up
September 12, 2024

The future of flooring

In our latest guest blog, Richard Catt, CEO of the Contract Flooring Association, discusses his journey in flooring and the biggest issues facing the industry…

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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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An image of somebody carrying out a checklist
July 10, 2024

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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