F. Ball Retail Product Guide - Flipbook - Page 5
The impact of not undertaking proper floor
preparation can be expensive and disruptive.
Not only can even the smallest of blemishes show through and spoil a finish,
but without appropriate moisture control and the right adhesive, coverings can
quickly debond leading to the floorcovering having to be removed and replaced.
STICK WITH F. BALL
ADHESIVE
Secure your floorcovering with tried, tested and trusted
Styccobond adhesives. We have developed a range of
specialist adhesives for installing decorative floorcoverings.
CREATING A BASE
SMOOTHING COMPOUND
An appropriate floor smoothing compound (normally at a
thickness of 2–3 mm) will create a uniform, smooth surface
over which the floorcovering can be installed. A smoothing
compound will help to fill any indentations or imperfections
and provides an ultra-smooth foundation for the subsequent
floorcovering installation.
PRIME IMPORTANCE
PRIMER
Priming promotes the optimum performance characteristics
of the smoothing compound and, when used over absorbent
subfloors, such as concrete, prevents moisture being drawn
from the smoothing compound, which can cause it to dry too
quickly and can result in a poor surface appearance.
GUARDING AGAINST DAMP
WATERPROOF SURFACE MEMBRANE
Whether the result of rising damp or residual construction
moisture, unmanaged subfloor moisture can attack adhesives
and floorcoverings and lead to tenting or gapping. It is still, by
far, the leading cause of floor failure.
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