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THE TOP DOG F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s Stopgap Fill and Prime thixotropic primer and Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound, have delivered a fast-track solution for installing floorcoverings in one of the largest small-animal referral hospitals in Europe.


Contractors from Veatu Flooring, based in Colchester, installed vinyl safety flooring and luxury vinyl tiles throughout a total area of 1100m2


at Southfields Veterinary Centre, in Basildon, Essex.


Requiring a timesaving solution for working over chipboard as an alternative to overboarding with plywood, the contractors contacted their regional F. Ball technical representative, who advised preparing subfloors with Stopgap Fill and Prime prior to the application of a suitable levelling compound.


Stopgap Fill and Prime is a cement- based primer that is designed for use over raised-access panels and flooring grades of plywood, chipboard, MDF and oriented strand board (OSB 3). It has a thixotropic consistency, meaning that it flows freely when stirred but sets to a gel- like consistency on standing, enabling it to


fill gaps between panels to prevent imperfections transferring to the finished installation.


F. Ball’s Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound was then applied in all areas to create a perfectly smooth base for floorcoverings. The product is fast- setting and fast-drying and can also be applied over old adhesive residues, in which case there is no need to prime subfloors beforehand.


Polyflor vinyl safety flooring was installed in the treatment rooms using F. Ball’s Styccobond F44 solvent-free acrylic emulsion adhesive, which is designed to give a strong initial tack, high bond strength and a long open time.


In the canteen, Forbo Allura Flex Wood luxury vinyl tiles were adhered using Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive adhesive, which provides instant grab, preventing floorcoverings from sliding as


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Birmingham- based matting specialists First Mats have added two new options to their expansive range, allowing customers to order a premium- quality mat in the width and length of their choosing rather than just being cut from a roll.


The Premier-Plush mat is cost-effective, durable and attractive, with 10 colours to choose from. For even more choice, the Ultra-Plush mat – a plain colour version of First Mats’ commercial Logo Mats – offers the same flexibility with a broader colour palette, including vibrant reds and cool blues.


Both new mats feature a nitrile rubber backing, providing a better grip on


tiles or planks are subsequently placed. Styccobond F46 was also used to secure Polyflor vinyl safety flooring in the corridors connecting the treatment rooms.


Capping and coving were installed in the corridors using F. Ball’s Styccobond F60 contact adhesive.


Ben Montgomery, head of projects at Veatu Flooring, said: “While we use a lot of F. Ball products and they're our first choice because of their quality and availability, it’s the first time we’ve used the tech rep service. They came out and provided a tailored specification for the project we were working on, which ended up saving us a lot of time and expense.”


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smooth floors than cheaper vinyl alternatives. In addition, a textured gripper backing which latches onto carpet pile fibres can be chosen for carpeted floors at no extra cost. Both mats are machine washable and colourfast to prevent fading, with a high-density pile for a quality you can literally feel.


First Mats director Richard O’Connor said: “We’ve always had a commitment to quality,which is why these new commercial-grade mats are a superb addition to our range and a fantastic choice for our commercial and domestic customers alike.”


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Each mat is made to order but can be delivered within seven working days to most mainland locations, with all delivery costs included in the mat price. See the First Mats website for more information or to order a new made-to-measure door mat using the simple online ordering form.


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