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What makes a great carpet fitter?
Richard Long, NICF Carpet Fitter of the Year 2024, discusses his career in flooring, working with Bostik, and the difference between a good carpet…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Floor preparation in new-build projects
There’s an ever-growing demand for housing stock in the UK, meaning the need for flooring installers is also increasing. Many new build…
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