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which along with excellent dimensional stability, make it 100% compatible with PVC flooring accessories.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Most recently, F. Ball has launched Styccobond F58 PLUS, a fast-drying, fibre-reinforced adhesive that enables LVTs to be installed from just five minutes. Fibres in the adhesive provide resistance to lateral movement, thereby preventing vinyl tiles and planks from moving around when working.
Developed as a ‘transitional’ adhesive, Styccobond F58 PLUS can be used as a wet-lay or pressure sensitive adhesive – it transitions from a wet-lay adhesive when initially applied to a subfloor, through a semi-wet stage to become fully pressure sensitive. When used as a wet-lay adhesive, it is also suitable for installing rubber floorcoverings up to 2.5mm thick.
As well as helping to reduce movement during installation, the adhesive’s high bond strength and strong initial tack prevents excess adhesive oozing between joints, facilitating easier application. When used as a pressure-sensitive adhesive, it has an extended open time of around three hours (depending on ambient conditions), allowing large areas of adhesive to be applied in one application without risking late placement of the floorcovering.
COMPATIBILITY CHECK
Another goal of research and development is to ensure compatibility of adhesives and floorcoverings, new versions of which are constantly entering the market.
It is always recommended that contractors check the compatibility of particular adhesives and floorcoverings as part of any flooring installation. For this purpose, F. Ball produces its industry-leading Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG), which lists adhesives recommended for use with over 6,000 floorcoverings produced by over 200 manufacturers.
Recommendations are included in the guide only after the completion of a rigorous seven-week testing programme at F. Ball’s state-of-the-art testing facilities and subject to endorsement by the relevant floorcovering manufacturer.
Free copies of the A5 printed guide can be requested by e-mailing
mail@f-ball.co.uk or calling 01538 361633. A constantly updated version is also available on the F. Ball website and as a mobile app, which is free to download.
Alternatively, F. Ball’s technical service department are on hand throughout the working week to answer your questions about floorcovering-adhesive compatibility, and contractors can also consult floorcovering manufacturers for advice.
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