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Kilos v Litres – A Buyers Guide

While the appearance and longevity of flooring installations are primary concerns for flooring contractors when making purchasing decisions, the need to keep an eye on costs means that value for money...

Working over wood and metal

F. Ball technical service officer Jason Tatton gives his guidance on preparing metal and wood subfloors ahead of the installation of floorcoverings, including choosing the right smoothing compound. Preformed...

Subfloor preparation for LVTs

A long-lasting, visually attractive finish with LVTs requires proper subfloor preparation before any floorcoverings are installed. Stephen Boulton, technical service manager at F. Ball, talks through the...

Prime Importance

When it comes to preparing a subfloor for the installation of floorcoverings, priming is sometimes an overlooked step. While it is often thought of as unnecessary, costly or time-consuming, priming can...

Where there’s water…

Jason Tatton, one of F. Ball’s technical service officers, discusses the variables to consider when determining how to make resilient flooring installations resistant to moisture, including new alternatives...