THE ORIGINAL WATER-
RESISTANT LAMINATE Marking a revolution in the laminate flooring industry, BerryAlloc first introduced its water-resistant Hydro+ technology to the market in 2008. Some 13 years on and Hydro+ is still regarded as the leading water-resistant laminate technology available.
Hydro+ uses precision engineering and a hydrophobic varnish that’s applied to the edges of the plank to form a seal that prevents moisture reaching the water-repellent HDF core. The result is a floor that can hold off standing water for up to 24 hours, plenty of time to mop away excess spills.
Hydro+ is available on the Ocean+ laminate collection that features impressively lifelike wood, and stone designs. From elegant oaks to rustic woods full of knots and cracks, there’s 30 original looks to suit any interior, including a stylish stone design and the unique Retro Chic tile to round things off beautifully.
F. BALL DELIVERS FLAWLESS FLOORING
FOR LABORATORY Stopgap subfloor preparation products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. and the company’s Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive have been used to create a laboratory-standard flooring finish at a new facility for international laboratories operator Tentamus Group, at Pride Park in Derbyshire.
Contractors from JDF Flooring used F. Ball’s dual-purpose Stopgap Fill and Prime and Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound to prepare 1,500m² of metal raised access panels over two floors before installing vinyl sheet safety flooring throughout. The upper floor was partitioned to create multiple laboratories.
Stopgap Fill and Prime is a cement- based primer with a thixotropic consistency, meaning it is easily applied by hand but sets to a gel-like consistency on standing, allowing it to fill gaps at joints between panels, preventing depressions resulting from a subsequently-applied levelling compound sinking into them while setting.
Once the primer had cured, F. Ball’s Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound was applied to create a perfectly
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Wood effects come in a range of natural structures to enhance the surface of the floor. The highlight is the deep wood structure, an ultra-deep embossed texture and super-matt finish that brings the knots and cracks of grains to life. In more classic looks, BerryAlloc turns to its wood and real wood structures.
The collection is made of four different specifications: Ocean 8 V4, Ocean 8 XL, Ocean 12 V4 and Ocean 12 XL so that can be enjoyed in all sizes of room and in both homes and businesses.
Despite its 100% water-resistance, maintaining Ocean+ is no different
smooth base for the installation of floorcoverings. The product is a fast- setting, fast-drying, two-component levelling compound for preparing sound internal subfloors. Its protein-free formulation makes it suitable for use in clinical and biologically sensitive areas, such as hospitals, laboratories and clean rooms. It can also be used over old adhesive residues, without the need to prime subfloors beforehand.
Contractors then used F. Ball’s Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive to install Polyflor Polysafe Standard PUR heavy-duty vinyl safety flooring. Styccobond F44 is a solvent-free, acrylic emulsion adhesive, which provides high bond strength, strong initial tack and a long open time. It is protected against bio-degradation and suitable for securing a wide-range of vinyl sheet and tile floorcoverings, rubber floorcoverings and some PVC or polyurethane-backed textile floorcoverings.
than any other BerryAlloc laminate. A tough and highly scratch-resistant surface fights off the signs of daily life, requiring nothing more than occasional maintenance. Water-resistant, fade- free, scratch-resistant, beautiful to look at and simple to look after, it ticks all the boxes of a floor made for modern life.
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Finally, Quantum PVC capping and coving was installed at the junctions between the floorcoverings and walls to produce a neat finish and allow for easy cleaning.
Commenting on the project, Mark Grant, director of JDF Flooring, said: “I know that F. Ball products are tested to ensure that they are able to withstand levels of wear beyond which they are intended to be subject to, so I’m confident that the flooring at the Tentamus facility will remain in a flawless condition for the lifetime of the floorcoverings. I’ve been using F. Ball products all of my career and never had a floor failure.”
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