LVT

No time to wait

Speedier installation combines with easier application

F Ball’s new Styccobond F58 PLUS is a fast-drying, fibre-reinforced, pressuresensitive adhesive designed for LVT installation. Its fast-drying formulation enables LVT planks and tiles to be secured from just five minutes following application, allowing for a much speedier installation time.

Developed as a transitional adhesive, it transitions from a wet-lay adhesive when initially applied to a subfloor, through a semi-wet stage to become fully pressure-sensitive. The reinforcing fibres in the formulation provide resistance to lateral movement, holding the LVT firmly in place and reducing the potential for products to slide around.

As well as helping reduce movement during installation, the adhesive’s high bond strength and strong initial tack prevent excess adhesive oozing between joints, facilitating easier application.

Offering an extended open time of about three hours when used as a pressure-sensitive adhesive (depending on ambient conditions), Styccobond F58 PLUS allows large areas of adhesive to be applied in one pass without risking late placement of the floorcovering.

When used as a wet-lay adhesive it is also suitable for the installation of rubber sheet and tile floorcoverings up to 2.5mm thick.

Also fully accredited for marine use, the adhesive has Emicode EC1 Plus classification – the highest certification for indoor air quality – and is protected against bio-degradation.

It is available in 5litre and 15litre units, offering over 20% more coverage than similarly packaged products sold by equivalent weight.

‘Styccobond F58 PLUS offers greater flexibility to suit installers’ needs and preferences, allowing early installation of LVT tiles to significantly reduce waiting time while the adhesive dries, and minimising the downtime that areas are out of commission. The high coverage rate delivered by each tub of adhesive also represents great value for money,’ says Darren Kenyon, F Ball sales director. Visit: www.f-ball.com

GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Greendale is a member owned cooperative based in Hereford which purchases, stocks and supplies carpet from its owned warehouse to its members 130 independently owned shops. The group stocks over 2200 rolls of carpet from all the top UK and continental suppliers which is supported by administrative, warehouse and merchandising staff.

The forthcoming retirement of the current incumbent will be creating a vacancy for a person to take overall responsibility for the business.

Reporting to the Board of Directors the successful candidate will be the external face of Greendale and in addition to managing an established team will be responsible for recruitment of new members and supporting existing ones as well as working with suppliers to identify and procure new ranges.

Knowledge of the flooring industry is essential as is a sound commercial acumen along with the ability to work at strategic and operational level. Well-developed communication skills are also important in this role.

The position is based at our Hereford office although travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas is required.

A competitive salary, and a package of other benefits including car, pension and private healthcare will be provided.

Applicants should apply for more details in writing by post or email with a current CV to Rob Harding at Greendale.

Greendale Carpets & Flooring Ltd Greendale House Whitestone Business Park HEREFORD HR1 3SE

rharding@greendalecarpets.co.uk

RECRUITMENT

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