COVER STORY EMS UNDER THE MAT


wo new uncoupling mat solutions for problem floors. A SPEEDY SOLUTION FOR VARIED


INSTALLATIONS BAL Flexbone VAried is a bonded mat system, with the same installation process as other fixed cavity mat systems in the market.


Unique to BAL Flexbone though, is the patented GripLock Technology and unique bone structure.


The patented design has been independently tested (see below) to provide the highest shear strength (providing more accommodation of higher levels of lateral movement) and the highest tensile strength (to stop tiles ‘popping-off’, or cracking under pressure). These highly flexible and deformable properties ensure all tile installations have the best protection from lateral movement and pressures, while a special fleece provides for vapour pressure compensation.


FINISH FAST


As well as providing long-term benefits in terms of strength and flexibility, the unique bone structure also makes for significantly faster installations as the design ensures the trowelling-out of adhesive on the surface layer is fast and easy.


Fixer trials have shown that the unique bone-shaped cavities are much easier and faster to fill with adhesive than conventional square or round cavities.


With BAL Flexbone Varied, simply spread your adhesive with a trowel in one, fast, easy motion and then create the ridges needed for fixing.


Less adhesive is required, and trials indicate areas can be completed around 30% faster!


USE IN ANY ENVIRONMENT


BAL Flexbone VAried can be used anywhere – for a varied number of installation environments!


BAL Flexbone VAried provides a waterproof layer, meaning no tanking is needed in wet areas such as bathrooms, showers and wetrooms when BAL Flexbone VAried is installed.


The bonded mat is perfect for high load-bearing and commercial areas such as shopping malls, airports, car showrooms, office buildings and hospitals, as well as light or medium traffic areas.


RELAX, WE’VE GOT IT COVERED!


Both mats are available in 20m rolls or easy to install 2x1m sheets and are suitable for use with most tile types, including natural stone.


Once the matting is laid, tiles can be fixed with a flexible rapid-setting adhesive such as BAL Rapid-Flex One, or BAL Pourable One.


Both these products are formulated with fine fillers and are highly polymer modified, making for a smoother mix and easier trowelling out over uncoupling mats.


A revolution in uncoupling, BAL Flexbone 2Easy and BAL VAried, will make your life as a fixer or contractor significantly easier and can save you huge amount of time and cost in projects.


As with all BAL products, BAL Flexbone uncoupling mats come with the manufacturer’s unique 25-year guarantee – unlike other cavity mats available.


When used with BAL adhesives, grouts, and sealants, this provides a fully-guaranteed tiling system.


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