Market leading flooring installation products

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. is the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist flooring adhesives and floor preparation products for the contract flooring industry. Established in 1886, we offer unrivalled expertise and technical support when you need us.

A great finish starts with F. Ball

High performance floor preparation products ensure the perfect base for the installation of new floorcoverings. Trusted by flooring professionals to provide long-lasting durability for the lifetime of the floor.

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Trust the Yellow Bucket

A comprehensive range of specialist flooring adhesives offer proven reliability for the installation of decorative floorcoverings. Selection of the most appropriate adhesive is made easy with the F. Ball Recommended Adhesives Guide.

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World-class products with built-in quality

Flooring Adhesives

Products for practically every type of decorative floorcovering, including vinyl/LVT, textile and wood.

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Smoothing Compounds

High-performance smoothing compounds for a range of specialist applications.

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Moisture Control

Solutions for guarding against floor failure as a result of excess subfloor moisture.

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Coverage Calculator

Find out exactly how much F. Ball adhesive or smoothing compound is required for a specific project.

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RAG® Guide

Using this search facility, find adhesive recommendations for over 6,000 brand name floorcoverings from over 200 leading international manufacturers.

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Intafloors Visit

June 4, 2026

Directors from Australia’s largest flooring products wholesaler, Intafloors, were hosted at F. Ball’s headquarters in Cheddleton, Staffordshire. A tour of the Cheddleton manufacturing facilities and...

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F. Ball Celebrates 140 Years

March 5, 2026

With a history stretching back to 1886, F. Ball has become the UK’s leading manufacturer of flooring adhesives and floor preparation products for the contract flooring industry and a British manufacturing...

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FloorTec 2026

March 4, 2026

The FloorTec expo, organised by the Floor Covering Institute of Australia (FCIA), returned to Melbourne in February. Building on the success of last year’s event, it once again served as a hub for industry...

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F. Ball Appoints New Technical Service Manager

February 10, 2026

He succeeds Stephen Boulton, who retired at the end of last year after a 40-year career with the company. Jason will now lead the company’s industry-leading Technical Service Department, which provides...

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