A STRONG
BOND WITH
F.BALL
F.Ball, manufacturer of adhesives and subfloor preparation products, has developed a range of tried and tested,
high-performance products to deliver a safe and secure fixing for floorcoverings.
F. Ball’s award-winning pressure- sensitive adhesive, Styccobond F46, is the 'Perfect Fit' for securing PVC sheet and tile floorcoverings.
The key to any successful floorcovering project, as every contractor knows, is choosing reliable products which maximize time-efficiency. When piecing together the perfect installation, proper subfloor preparation is essential prior to the application of the adhesive.
Any uneven or irregular surfaces should firstly be addressed with the help of appropriate Stopgap smoothing underlayments to ensure a level playing field. Once the subfloors are structurally-sound, smooth, dry and free from all surface contaminants which will affect adhesion; F. Ball recommends using its approved Digital Hygrometer to measure the relative humidity (RH) of the subfloor. Where the RH value is greater than 75%, the appropriate Stopgap waterproof surface membrane should be applied as excess moisture in the floor could result in blistering of the floorcovering or complete failure of the flooring installation.
After the subfloor is prepared, F. Ball’s Styccobond F46 is ready to be deployed. Once applied, the adhesive dries to a permanent tacky film in approximately 40 minutes; dependent on temperature, humidity and absorbency of the subfloor. It is ideally used to reduce the incidence of trowel serrations shadowing through thin vinyl flooring and is designed to give strong initial tack and high bond strength, particularly useful for the installation of intricate, high design vinyl tiles. It is protected against
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biodegradation and is suitable for use over normal underfloor heating installations. Dependent on the scale and requirement of the project, it is readily available in both 5L and 15L tub sizes.
F. Ball’s Technical Team has been testing every available flooring product for over 43 years and they know that the only real way of ensuring consistently guaranteed results is to regularly challenge application theory, to push industry boundaries, to understand installer expectations, and to liaise directly with over 200 flooring manufacturers. By continually developing new and improved formulas to increase product manufacture efficiency and enable time effective application, F. Ball delivers added product performance and value, which translates directly to improving your bottom line!
Not only does F. Ball endeavor to deliver the very best products, they also remain highly competitive on price; and a big part of their success is attributable to their ability to go the extra mile when it comes to customer support. The F. Ball Team believes that delivery of such service is the only option, and the only way to stay one-step-ahead. If you are planning or working on a flooring project and have any queries, why not tweet the Official Technical Support account @ASKFBall for expert advice.
As F. Ball knows the importance of rewarding customer loyalty as well as providing excellent products, they are continuing to show their appreciation through their Reward Scheme, meaning
you can claim 2.5% CashBack* on your F. Ball purchases all year! Launched in 2009, the F. Ball Rewards Scheme has seen over £1,000,000 claimed back by the nation’s best professional flooring contractors. So when you buy F. Ball adhesives, not only are you benefitting from well over a century of expertise, you’re saving money too!
In order to help ensure perfect results, make sure to choose the perfect ingredients - F46 ensures a high grade, professional finish with exceptional value, readily available throughout the UK in our excellent network of wholesalers.
For further information on Styccobond F46 and the complete range of F. Ball products, please consult the F. Ball Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG). The F. Ball RAG continues to be the tried, tested and trusted industry benchmark that the UK’s flooring installers have come to rely on. F. Ball is the only company with 130 years’ experience of developing superior adhesive products that can guarantee perfect results, every time. You can always Trust the Yellow Bucket!
*To claim your CashBack visit
www.f-ballrewards.co.uk today.
www.f-ball.co.uk www.tomorrowscontractfloors.com
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