Tech Talk

Time-saving alternatives to mechanical preparation. Applying a smoothing compound to a subfloor is the usual first step in creating a suitably smooth base for the receipt of new floorcoverings, helping...

Ensuring long-lasting resilient flooring installations in damp and humid environments.  Water that is allowed to get beneath resilient floorcoverings can attack adhesives, causing floorcoverings to blister...

When you need a temperature tolerant adhesive and choosing the right one.  Temperature tolerant adhesives have been developed for installing resilient floorcoverings in areas where there is the potential...

Guidance on preparing metal and wood subfloors ahead of the installation of floorcoverings, including choosing the right smoothing compound. Preformed subfloors, such as metal and plywood, can move slightly...

F. Ball technical service officer Chris McQuade advises on installing floorcoverings where underfloor heating is present. Flooring installations where underfloor heating is present are frequently a source...

John Green, one of F. Ball’s technical service officers, advises on ensuring compliance while achieving a high-performance, aesthetically pleasing flooring finish. Amongst other special considerations...