Introducing new BAL AF Max – removing the need for uncoupling mats
BAL – market leaders in full tiling solutions – have launched a new innovation into the tiling market which performs as an uncoupling and fi xing system in one! New BAL AF Max is a highly fl exible rubber-crumb adhesive that removes the need for uncoupling mats on problematic substrates. BAL AF Max has anti- fracture technology that absorbs lateral stress movement from the fl oor protecting tiles from failures. No other products are needed – just mix and fi x. A high-yield tile adhesive, you can get up to 8.5 m² per bag, meaning only four bags are needed for a 30 m² area. This compares with 12 bags of tile adhesive and a 30 m roll of uncoupling mat for a traditional uncoupling install. BAL have calculated that based on a 30 m² install (the average length of a roll of uncoupling mat), BAL AF Max will save fi xers and contractors approximately 40% in material costs, 70% in time saving and 70% less material weight. BAL AF Max has a pot life of 45 minutes and can be grouted in fi ve hours. Crucially it can be used with most tile types. To support the launch of BAL AF Max, BAL are also launching a new large red 30l mixing bucket.