Tech Talk

In nearly all cases, subfloors should be primed before the application of an adhesive or a smoothing compound, unless working with flooring preparation products that are specifically formulated to not...

Time-saving alternatives to mechanical preparation when dealing with old adhesive residues. Applying a smoothing compound to a subfloor is the usual first step in creating a suitably smooth base for the...

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, flexible subfloors ahead of the installation of floorcoverings, including choosing the right smoothing compound. Preformed, flexible subfloors, such as metal and plywood,...

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