Subfloor Preparation
Now is the winter of our disconnect
Now is the time to turn up the heat – literally – to create the right conditions for flooring installations. The long, hot summer days…
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Flooring in shopping centres & retail environments
When it comes to flooring within shopping centres and retail environments, the range of materials available is extensive – vinyl, carpets, resins, real wood, and…
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Ground bearing moisture vs. construction moisture: What every UK flooring contractor needs to know
Moisture is the silent saboteur of flooring. It doesn’t matter how skilled your installation is or how premium the materials are, if moisture isn’t properly…
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Preparing wood subfloors for bonded floor coverings
Wood-based substrates such as plywood and chipboard are commonly used in both residential and commercial settings. Flooring professionals face various challenges when working with these…
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New smoothing compound calculator takes guesswork out of projects
We’ve created a new smoothing compound calculator, enabling flooring professionals to calculate precisely how much product they need for each job. Users simply select…
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Subfloor preparation considerations
Ask any experienced floor layer, and they’ll tell you the same thing – “assessing the subfloor is crucial before applying any subfloor preparation products”, and…
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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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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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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
What does the phrase “the meat in the sandwich” mean? Bear with me on this… According to the dictionary, it means “you are in a very…
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