BAL RELAUNCHES POPULAR FIVE-DAY
TRAINING COURSE Following a surge in requests from tilers and contractors, BAL has relaunched their intensive five day wall and floor tiling course.
Held at BAL’s state-of-the-art Innovation and Technology Centre (ITC), the course combines modern training techniques including presentation, workshops, demonstrations as well as hands- on practical work in individual bays designed to reflect real life installations.
Dave Rowley, BAL Training Manager, said: “At BAL we believe that quality workmanship is just as important as high-quality products, which is why tiling training is top of our agenda.
“Our five day wall and floor tiling was always a popular course so following a number of requests specifically from tilers and tiling contractors we have decided to relaunch and bring this course up-to-date with modern standards, products and techniques.
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UGLY WELDS Invisiweld is making commercial vinyl from Itec Contract Floors more attractive to end-users with improved realism on wood and stone effects and uninterrupted architectural and mineral decors.
Rather than the wide and ugly seam of hot weld installation, Itec’s Invisiweld installation method relies on a chemical bond to fuse edges together, leaving a join that’s barely noticeable, even on close inspection. Offering a more seamless look to the Belgian-made range of two and four-metre wide flooring, an Invisiweld joint is also strong, reducing the potential for joint failure.
Suitable for use on all safety, acoustic and decorative flooring from Itec Contract Floors, a practised Invisiweld installation is also faster, saving time and money, as well as making new floors look better in the process. With Itec’s four-metre width option and Invisiweld, there are also fewer
of setting out, tile fixing, tile cutting, cutting tools, and tile trims.
“This course is great for tilers of any experience, from apprentices starting out in their careers, to experienced tilers looking to refresh their knowledge and skills.”
The five-day course provides delegates with the skills and knowledge to use and mix professional adhesives and grouts onto realistic backgrounds.
Attendees will develop a full understanding of floor and wall backgrounds, identification and preparation and practice in the use
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Throughout the five days they will also develop an appreciation of the application and use of all types of adhesives and grouts, including epoxies and movement joints, both profile and sealants. Delegates will practice mixing, spreading, appropriate tool use, types and specifications.
The course costs £300 and is being held on dates throughout the year.
As well as practical training, the course also includes a tour of BAL’s world- class manufacturing facilities, R&D and Quality Control laboratories.
but stronger seams in large areas, minimising potential failure hot-spots.
Mark Wilson, Sales Manager, Itec Contract Floors, commented: “Invisiweld offers tangible advantages for installers and end- users, making for a floor that’s faster to install, stronger and better looking. Contractors are turning to the method as a way to deliver clients a realistic look without sacrificing the value, durability and low maintenance of sheet vinyl. Invisiweld is a win-win for everyone and is compatible with all vinyl flooring from Itec Contract Floors.”
Through a patented needle system Invisiweld applies a chemical liquid to taped seams with a 10-minute curing time all that is required to make for a stronger and less-visible join. Developed in German laboratories, the technique has been field-tested extensively and is now used by a growing number of UK-based flooring contractors as a better way to install acoustic, safety and decorative sheet vinyl flooring from Itec.
www.itecfloors.co.uk
On completion of the course, delegates will receive a BAL Certificate of Attendance, literature and BAL product worth more than the cost of the course at average trade prices.
BAL training courses are endorsed by The Tile Association (TTA) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and have been highly commended by the National Training Association (NTA).
To book a place on the course: Tel: 01782 591120
training@building-adhesives.com
www.tomorrowscontractfloors.com
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