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Avoid failures in bathrooms and wetrooms with BAL Waterproof 1C
W
hen tiling in wet areas such as bathrooms, showers, wetrooms, pools, etc. it is vital to make the correct
product selection to avoid costly failures. Ensuring your wetroom, bathroom or shower
installation is fully waterproof is perhaps the most important part of any developer’s work, because tiles, tile adhesive and tile grout on their own will not inherently protect against water damage. Did you know that the British Standards (BS 5385) and NHBC Standards 2023 both state, that in wet areas or areas of repeated or persistent wetting, backing surfaces should be protected by a suitable tanking system. BS 5385 Part 4 states that the use of a ceramic
tile together with an impervious tile grout and tile adhesive are NOT a substitute for a tanked or waterproofed bath, shower or wet room installation. The eff ects of water damage are well known and documented. Therefore, using a suitable waterproofi ng (or
tanking) product – such as new BAL Waterproof 1C - is a prerequisite for a wet room installation, either within the building structures or ideally on the substrate surface prior to the application of ceramic of natural stone tiles. Waterproofi ng on the substrate surface is
often ideal as this ensures water is prevented from tracking through a screed for example into other areas.
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Bathrooms_HPAdv.indd 1 Bjelin unveils striking Contrast Collection B
jelin has launched a new range for the UK market within its revolutionary hardened wood fl ooring portfolio.
The new Contrast Collection comprises a
palette of fi ve diff erent colourways – Desert, Vapor, Silver, Ivory and Granite. These leverage the existing hues and tones within the wood to create stunning contrasts, while blending with the existing hardened wood 3.0 range. The new range is available in the XL size in Spačva oak. This type of oak, which is sustainably sourced from Croatia with FSC certifi cation, is renowned for its stunning beauty and distinctive grain. This vibrant new range was created
through the fusion of technology and ageless craftsmanship and suits both residential and heavy-traffi c commercial environments. Utilising its access to the state-of-the-art R&D department belonging to sister company Välinge Innovation, Bjelin has pioneered a cutting-edge approach to enhancing the wood’s natural structure. The ground-breaking Woodura™ surface technology brings hardened wood fl oors to life, making it possible to use a sophisticated array of nine precision-engineered brushes to seamlessly integrate contrasting pigments into the surface, highlighting the natural grain of the oak. Woodura™ surface technology makes
hardened wood fl oors three times stronger than traditional engineered wood options, giving enhanced resistance to water and dents. When it is combined with the leakproof 5G Dry™ fl oor locking system, the Contrast Collection ensures
WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK In a wet room, waterproofi ng should be
specifi ed on both walls and fl oors. Available now, BAL Waterproof 1C is a
ready-mixed tanking solution that can be used without priming on most common substrates* and is ready to tile after only two hours! Formulated with fi bre-strand technology
for improved strength, it can be applied in one-coat on walls and fl oors with a brush, roller or 4mm notched trowel. No additional tapes or matting are needed
as it is crack-bridging from 2-3mm. 01782 591100
www.bal-adhesives.com
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lasting durability and boasts a superior class 33 pro matt lacquer – Bjelin’s toughest to date. “This striking collection gives both
commercial and residential users a new and exciting option,” says Simon Darbyshire, managing director of Välinge Innovation UK Ltd. “Our hardened wood fl ooring products
are already generating widespread interest. The new Contrast range redefi nes the game in residential and commercial design, injecting a sleek, tech-savvy edge that screams innovation.”
uk-sales@bjelin.com
www.bjelin.com
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