Technical Advice
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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Technical Services away from sites
Think Technical Services and you might picture a team on site, working with customers on their projects, tackling technical troubles, whether it be assessing surface…
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Perfect preparation prevents poor performance
In some of my previous articles, I mentioned how I apply the ‘5Ps’ when approaching installations. ‘Perfect Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.’ The only way you…
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Testing, testing…
I have previously written about the importance of Technical Services and the role they play in supporting customers, users, and the business. But there is…
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Selecting the right smoothing compound for the job
As part of my role in the Technical Services department here at Bostik, one of my duties is to assist our Training…
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Making the most of modular builds
Modular building is an increasingly popular method of construction these days, and there is no sign of its popularity slowing down. But why is the…
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Understanding your commitment when installing timber flooring
One of the massive personal benefits I gain from working with the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) is the sharing of knowledge and understanding. However much I may think I know in the world of flooring, there is always more to learn and understand.
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Changing the climate
Product manufacturers such as Bostik stand or fall by the quality and performance of the products they supply. Flooring contractors meanwhile stand by the quality…
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Do you know your joints?
At Bostik we have an enthusiastic, young(ish) flooring sales team that is always asking me technical questions. From my point of view this is great,…
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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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