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Before applying a levelling compound, the subfloor was primed with F. Ball’s Stopgap P131 general-purpose primer. With few exceptions, it is essential to prime a subfloor before the application of an adhesive or levelling compound. When used on non-absorbent surfaces, primers serve the important function of promoting adhesion between the subfloor and the levelling compounds applied over it. Applied over absorbent subfloors, primers also create a film to prevent the unacceptably rapid drying of a subsequently applied levelling compound or adhesive.


The contractors then applied Stopgap Green Bag levelling compound onto the subfloor at a thickness of 3–5mm in order to create an even, smooth surface ready to receive the floorcovering. Stopgap Green Bag is a general-purpose, low-odour, fast-setting levelling compound with excellent self- smoothing properties. It is designed for use in light to heavy- duty applications, making it suitable for use in areas subject to high traffic, such as schools and hospitals. Stopgap Green Bag is also fast-setting. It will dry to be walk-on hard in as little as 90 minutes after application.


Once the levelling compound was dry, contractors installed the new Polyflor vinyl flooring using F. Ball’s F44 solvent-free acrylic adhesive, which has been purpose designed for adhering a wide range of resilient floor finishes. It can be used for securing vinyl sheet and tile, rubber and some textile floorcoverings with PVC and polyurethane foam backings and boasts strong initial tack, high bond strength and a long open time.


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A range of high-performance floor preparation products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. have been used in a high school refurbishment project with a tight deadline.


F. Ball’s P131 general-purpose acrylic primer, Stopgap Green Bag levelling compound and Stycco Flex flexible tube adhesive were used to create a professional, hardwearing finish in the main corridor of Southborough High School in Surbiton, Surrey. By using professionally designed, products from F. Ball, contractors were able to complete the installation of new floorcoverings within the narrow timescale allowed leading up to the start of term.


Carpetwise Contracts were contracted by the school to refurbish the building’s central corridor, including the adjoining staircases, as the existing floorcoverings were beginning to peel away from the subfloor. The new installation, which is part of a large refurbishment project at the school, required the raising and levelling of the main corridor.


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Contractors then used F. Ball’s Stycco Flex, a high-strength, rapid-curing flexible adhesive, to affix new stair nosings to the refurbished staircases. The high-performance adhesive comes in a tube, making it easy to use. It provides high initial grab and rapidly builds up bond strength as it cures to secure stair nosings in as little as one hour, without the need to use mechanical fixings. Apart from stair nosings, Stycco Flex is designed to secure carpet gripper, PVC cladding, skirting boards and trims. Its waterproof properties make it suitable for both interior and exterior applications.


Commenting on the job, Pierre Alan, Managing Director at Carpetwise Contracts, said: “When we have a tight deadline, I will always use F. Ball products, because you know for certain that you’re using a product that performs exactly as it is supposed to. Stopgap Green Bag sets quickly and leaves a high quality finish, and Stycco Flex was the obvious choice for the stair nosings as safety is a top priority for any school project.”


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