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

F. Ball Stopgap smoothing compound range

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

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Moisture Measurement & Control

F. Ball's range of subfloor moisture measurement and control products.

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

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System LVT

For guaranteeing optimum results when installing LVTs.

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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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BRAND NEW STOPGAP 1400

Introducing our latest innovation: Stopgap 1400, a high-flowing, two-component smoothing compound suitable for preparing sound internal subfloors prior to the installation of new floorcoverings

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Industry-leading advice from flooring experts.

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Product technical information and other guides.

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F. Ball Creates More Apprenticeship Opportunities

February 10, 2025

Pictured (left to right): Harry Beasley, James Halfpenny, Phoebe Cawley-Davies, Sinead Heath, Adam Hewson, Harry Torr. Cameron Simkins joins as a development technician apprentice, working in the manufacturer’s...

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F. Ball Overseas Exhibitions

April 14, 2025

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. will exhibit the latest advancements in flooring installation product technology at exhibitions in Europe and America in June as it looks to expand its international presence and help...

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F. Ball Expands Technical Support Leadership

February 19, 2025

Michael Hoe has been appointed area sales manager for the north of England, Scotland and Ireland, while Phil Nightingale, formerly technical representative for the East Midlands, is promoted to the newly...

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