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Floorcoverings installations in old buildings, particularly those built more than 50 years ago, frequently turn out to be more complex than initially expected – you don’t know what you’re going to...

When raising the level of subfloors, only smoothing compounds especially formulated for this purpose are up to the task. Sometimes, flooring contractors need to raise the level of a subfloor with a base...

In this article, F. Ball technical representative Gary Kenworthy, provides a solution for dealing with the relatively common problem of lignite. While undertaking a site visit to advise on subfloor preparation...

In a focus on floors feature, Stephen Boulton, F. Ball’s technical service manager, explains why a floor smoothing compound is designed to work at a minimum thickness and what can typically go wrong...

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...

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...