ADHESIVES
minimising rucking. This preserves the aesthetic appearance of the floor finish, while allowing the carpet and underlay to be removed without causing significant damage to the floorcovering or subfloor.
Similarly, in heavy duty areas, such as offices and schools, certain areas of flooring may be subjected to more trafficking than others, requiring the frequent replacement of the floorcovering. In this instance, carpet tiles are often specified for the floorcovering. High tack adhesive systems are recommended to reduce lateral movement of the floor tiles, and to allow the tiles to be easily lifted and replaced. For a roll carpet however, a permanent, general-purpose adhesive is recommended to reduce movement and secure position.
For projects involving large spaces, such as airports, conference venues and shops, flooring contractors
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could make substantial time and cost savings by using sprayable adhesives. Improving both the speed and ease of applying adhesives, sprayable systems can dispense over two litres of product per minute, with minimal atomisation of the adhesive to the surrounding air. Designed to be lightweight and portable, spray machines can also help to reduce the health and safety issues associated with adhesives, such as back injuries caused by laying materials by hand.
Adhesive guides and expert training Flooring contractors should always select adhesives from manufacturers who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to fully testing products to British and European Standards. This means contractors can be confident that the adhesive product is reliable, and ensures they can achieve the optimum performance levels in any flooring installation.
Comprehensive information on the compatibility of adhesives with specific floorcoverings can be found in recommended adhesive guides, such as F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s., 2010 Recommended Adhesive Guide (RAG). Updated annually, following ongoing meticulous testing of its adhesives with every type of floorcovering listed, the RAG features over 5,500 adhesive recommendations for floorcoverings from over 200 leading manufacturers worldwide, and is a valuable tool for flooring contractors.
Demonstrating its commitment to raising standards in the flooring industry, F. Ball has made a significant investment in a purpose-built training centre at its headquarters in Cheddleton, Staffordshire. Courses are available to all flooring contractors, and cover subfloor preparation and adhesive selection,
as well as installation advice on F. Ball’s extensive product range. During their course, contractors will also gain hands-on experience of applying F. Ball products in one of the centre’s two newly designed demonstration areas.
F. Ball is currently taking bookings for its 2010 training programme. To register, or for advice on flooring adhesives, please call F. Ball and Co. Ltd. on 01538 361 633 or visit
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