EDUCATION 79
When it comes to selecting a smoothing floorcovering. For the most up-to-date specific needs of the environment. In the
underlayment, a number of important factors information on the compatibility of adhesives case of flooring, it should be durable and
should be taken into account, including the with floorcoverings, specifiers should consult hard-wearing to withstand the pressures of
compatibility of a product with both the manufacturers’ recommended adhesive guides. everyday school life. As such, effective
floorcovering and subfloor, as well as the preparation of the subfloor is essential to
levels of traffic a floor will be subjected to. Where large areas of flooring need to be ensure the long-term performance of a floor
Smoothing underlayment formulations which installed, or replaced in schools, the speed and avoid costly remedial work. Prior to the
are free from natural rubber latex, or are and ease of applying a flooring adhesive can selection of subfloor preparation products, a
water-based are typically the preferred be significantly increased using sprayable number of factors should be considered,
choice for sensitive educational systems. Dispensing over 2 litres of product including the presence of moisture, the
environments. For fast-track projects, per minute with minimal atomisation of the compatibility of the products with the flooring
specifiers should consider using fast-drying adhesive to the surrounding air, sprayable conditions and a project’s timescale.
and rapid strength gain products, or adhesive systems can provide substantial
pumpable underlayment systems. time and cost savings compared to the use For further information on F. Ball and Co.
of traditionally applied adhesives. Ltd. please call 01538 361 633 or visit
Sticking with schools
www.f-ball.co.uk
To secure a floorcovering effectively, flooring To maximise the investment from the current
adhesives should be selected according to their BSF and PCP programmes, school buildings F. Ball and Co. Ltd.
compatibility with the subfloor and the final should be constructed according to the
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