Preparing the subfloor
After removing the existing floorcovering, contractors built up a raised platform with timber, chipboard and plywood and applied Stopgap 1200 Pro smoothing underlayment over the raised platform and the sand/cement screed subfloor.
Stopgap 1200 Pro is a low odour, fast setting, fast drying, two component smoothing underlayment suitable for preparing sound internal subfloors prior to the installation of new floorcoverings. It is particularly suitable for use over old adhesive residues (including bitumen and carpet tile tackifiers) without the need for priming.
Laying the floor covering
Vulcan Flooring then used new Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS temperature tolerant vinyl adhesive to adhere the floorcoverings. The adhesive proved to be the perfect product for the refurbishment and enabled contractors to successfully install luxury vinyl sheet and wood effect planks.
The innovative formulation of Styccobond F49 limits any movement and holds the floorcovering firmly in place when subject to extreme temperature variations. The adhesive also delivers the instant grab and extended open time associated with pressure sensitive adhesives, which, until now, hasn’t been available for temperature tolerant adhesives. The pressure sensitive nature of the adhesive allows it to continue to build up strength following initial application.
Pulling its’ weight
Michael Gray, of Vulcan Flooring, said: “We use F. Ball products on every refurbishment that we do and we always find them to be a reliable, good fit for the flooring that we are installing. Styccobond F49 was no different – it enabled us to adhere the flooring successfully and easily and we will certainly be using it again in the future.”