Temperatures & Conditions
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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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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Winter working challenges
Winter is here and brings with it extra challenges for all flooring contractors. In an ideal world, an internal trade such as floor laying should…
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How to store floor preparation products in warm weather
Every year as summer approaches, our flooring team starts to receive phone calls and emails from installers regarding the workability and setting times of subfloor…
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Beware wayward installations in winter weather
While packing for my annual holiday to take me to warmer climes this year, I couldn’t help thinking what the weather would be like on…
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How heat and humidity impact you and your products
I’m writing this fully confident summer is on its way, so I’d like to briefly discuss what the impact of hot and sometimes humid conditions…
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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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High temperatures and their impact on flooring
Although the flooring industry is a very well established one, it does move with the times. For example, over the last decade we have seen…
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Understanding drying times for levelling compounds
When considering flooring installations, levelling compounds play a pivotal role in preparing the surface ready for floorcoverings. Understanding the factors that influence drying and curing times can therefore help to reduce downtime on site, maximise productivity and ensure projects are completed to a high standard within the required timescales. Here I’ll discuss some of the factors that need to be considered when working with levelling compounds to ensure they dry and cure properly.
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