STYCCOBOND F48 PLUS F. Ball’s Styccobond F48 PLUS is a fibre-reinforced high temperature grade adhesive for installing a wide range of vinyl floorcoverings.
It has a high resistance to both heat and PVC plasticisers, making it suitable for use in conservatories and areas where floor-to-ceiling windows are installed, resulting in high levels of solar gain. Once set, Styccobond F48 PLUS’s temperature tolerant properties prevent any movement of floorcoverings caused by high temperatures.
The fibre-reinforced formulation of Styccobond F48 PLUS provides excellent initial grab to help to prevent lateral movement of the floorcovering when it is placed into the adhesive, an advantage when creating intricate patterns and designs.
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The adhesive is suitable for use over a wide range of subfloor types, including structurally sound, smooth and dry concrete or sand/cement screeds, Stopgap levelling compounds, plywood and hardboard. It can also be used over normal underfloor heating systems.
Fast-drying, Styccobond F48 PLUS allows floorcoverings to be installed in as little as five minutes after the adhesive has been applied.
As a one-part solution, no mixing is required before application. It is also solvent-free and protected against bio-degradation.
These are small holes in the levelling compound that have the appearance of pinholes or blisters caused by the slow escape of air from absorbent surfaces as the levelling compound cures. Stopgap P131 is F. Ball’s general-purpose primer, recommended for absorbent surfaces as part of the System LVT range.
F. Ball’s Stopgap P141 is specially formulated for use over non-absorbent surfaces, and Stopgap P121 promotes the application characteristics of compatible levelling compounds when applied over calcium sulphate screeds.
FIRST CLASS FACILITIES – FIRST CLASS TRAINING The centre includes a large conference room that can cater for up to 30 people and boasts the latest conference and presentation facilities. It also comprises two separate meeting rooms, large demonstration zone so course attendees can gain hands-on practical application experience, as well as a fully equipped dining area.
FREE TRAINING FOR FLOORING PROFESSIONALS The centre provides free training for all flooring professionals, including specialist courses for apprentices and seasoned professionals.
All our courses are led by experts from the company’s technical department and include subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation with practical demonstrations and exercises using a range of F. Ball products.
CREATING A BASE A levelling compound should then be applied over the subfloor to create a perfectly smooth and level surface onto which LVTs can be installed. This ensures that the visual appearance of the floorcovering is flawless and not compromised by imperfections in the subfloor showing through. In heavy-duty areas, where installations will be subject to heavy loads or high foot traffic, the use of a heavy-duty levelling compound, such as F. Ball’s Stopgap 300 HD, is recommended. The high compressive strength and excellent self-levelling properties of these levelling compounds will create the perfect base for the installation of LVTs. When working over subfloors of plywood or steel, the application of F. Ball’s Stopgap 700 Superflex flexible levelling compound is advised to accommodate movements in the subfloor.
Completing one of our courses ensures flooring professionals can demonstrate a commitment to customers of being at the forefront of flooring application techniques and product technology to deliver the highest flooring standards.
HIGHEST STANDARDS IN APPLICATION AND PRODUCT SELECTION All our courses are designed to meet the highest professional standards in application and product choice, to ensure flooring contractors deliver consistently high standards to their customers, professionally and efficiently.
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The courses provide delegates with hands-on training and the opportunity to use a range of F. Ball products and understand how to select the best product for the job. They also benefit from expert advice on how to overcome the most common floor installation problems.
Where an LVT installation is part of a refurbishment and old adhesive residues are present after the removal of old floorcoverings, F. Ball’s Stopgap 1200 Pro provides a time saving solution. The fast-setting, fast-drying levelling compound can be applied straight over old adhesive residues, without the need to prime beforehand, removing the need for mechanical preparation. Normally adhesive residues need to be fully removed before applying a levelling compound.
ADHESIVE SELECTION Pressure sensitive adhesives, such as F. Ball’s Styccobond F46, are often the best choice for installing vinyl tiles or planks.
They form an instant grab upon contact, so contractors don’t need to worry about tiles or planks moving about when they are working, making them ideal for where intricate designs or patterns are being created. Temperature tolerant adhesives have been developed for installing floorcoverings in areas exposed to high temperatures, which can cause vinyl floorcoverings to move significantly and lead to unsightly tenting and gapping at the edge of LVTs over time.
It will often be desirable to have the advantages of other kinds of adhesives. In addition to Styccobond F46, F. Ball’s ‘System LVT’ range features adhesives for vinyl floorcoverings that combine a variety of specialist attributes, including pressure sensitive, moisture resistant and temperature tolerant characteristics.
WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND TRAINING PROGRAMMES INCLUDING:
One and two-day courses on subfloor preparation, including moisture measurement and management, and adhesive selection.
Three-day course on achieving optimum results when installing popular luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs).
COMPATIBILITY CHECK Finally, it is highly recommended that contractors always check the compatibility of particular floorcoverings and adhesives. To do this, you can consult the floorcovering manufacturer’s guidelines. Alternatively, F. Ball produces its Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG®
WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND TRAINING PROGRAMMES INCLUDING:
One and two-day courses on subfloor preparation, including moisture measurement and management, and adhesive selection.
Four-day masterclass on subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation for apprentices, helping them meet ‘off the job’ training requirements of new standards-based apprenticeships.
for use with over 6,000 floorcoverings produced by over 200 manufacturers, for this purpose.
ON COMPLETION ALL DELEGATES RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE FROM THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, AND A FREE F. BALL TOOLKIT.
For further information call us on 01538 361633 or visit
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Those attending our courses also benefit from a guided tour of F. Ball’s production facilities, to gain a better appreciation of the technical knowledge and processes involved in manufacturing the company’s products and will receive a F. Ball Toolkit on completion of the course.
A continuously updated version of the RAG® is available as a free app and on the F. Ball website. It is also available as an A5 printed booklet, free copies of which can be requested from F. Ball. Alternatively, contractors can contact F. Ball’s technical service department, from 8.30am–5.00pm, Monday to Friday, for advice on adhesive compatibility.
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ON COMPLETION ALL DELEGATES RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE FROM THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, AND A FREE F. BALL TOOLKIT.
For further information call us on 01538 361633 or visit
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Those attending our courses also benefit from a guided tour of F. Ball’s production facilities, to appreciation of the technical knowledge and processes involved in manufacturing the company and will receive a F. Ball Toolkit on completion of the course.
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