adhesive evenly over the subfloor with a trowel, the contractor simply allows the adhesive to paste off before placing the floorcoverings and then rolling to ensure overall transfer of the adhesive is achieved.
“Temperature tolerant
adhesives are only necessary where there are heavily glazed areas, including
conservatories and areas with floor-to-ceiling windows.”
Nowadays, wet-lay temperature tolerant adhesives are available with a range of additional properties.
F. Ball’s Styccobond F48 PLUS, for example, is a fibre- reinforced, high temperature grade adhesive for installing a range of vinyl floorcoverings. Fibres in Styccobond F48 PLUS allow it to offer high initial grab to hold floorcoverings securely in place while contractors are working. It is also fast drying, and as a one-part solution, there’s no mixing required before application.
HYBRID ADHESIVES The latest adhesive innovation has enabled the development of high-performance, hybrid adhesives, which combine temperature tolerance with pressure sensitive properties. Ongoing innovation has enabled manufacturers to add new features to these products to make them increasingly versatile.
F. Ball’s Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS is a water-based vinyl adhesive with the familiar characteristics of a pressure
sensitive adhesive, which develops the extremely high bond strength and dimensional stability required to hold vinyl floorcoverings firmly in place in areas exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations (from -20°C to +60°C). The pressure sensitive characteristics of Styccobond F49 make it a great choice for installing vinyl tiles and planks as well as creating intricate patterns and bespoke designs that need precise alignment. While providing high initial tack, the adhesive allows contractors to lift and reposition floorcoverings in the initial stages of drying. The pressure sensitive nature of Styccobond F49 means that going over the floorcoverings, once positioned, with a 68kg roller will help achieve the optimum bond strength.
Styccobond F49 has also been approved for installing vertical flooring accessories, such as PVC skirting, capping and coving, meaning it offers an alternative to traditional contact adhesives. However, unlike contact adhesives, the hybrid adhesive only needs to be applied to one surface. Styccobond F49 is also resistant to water, allowing it to be used in areas subject to water and high humidity, including wet rooms.
FLOORCOVERING COMPATIBILITY Flooring contractors should always check that an adhesive is suitable for use with a particular floorcovering. For these purposes F. Ball produces its industry-leading Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG). The 2022 edition of the guide lists adhesives recommended for use with over 6,000 floorcoverings, produced by over 200 manufacturers. A continually updated version can be found on F. Ball’s website and as a free app. It is also available as an A5 printed booklet. Alternatively, F. Ball’s technical service department are on hand Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm, to answer your questions about F. Ball products and how to use them.
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