Subfloor
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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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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Bostik ensures a flawless finish at London residential development
Bostik has supplied a range of subfloor preparation products and adhesives to deliver a high quality flooring finish at the Paddington Exchange development in Paddington,…
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Why it’s essential to prepare floors properly when a surface DPM is specified
It is regularly quoted, accurately, that moisture is the main cause of floor failures, and as a consequence, specifications offered by manufacturers will often incorporate…
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