MULTI-LEVEL SYSTEM FOR VINYL INSTALLATIONS FROM TAL

There is no question that the look and performance of a floor covering is largely dependent on what lies beneath it. TAL has therefore developed their TAL Floor Levelling system, as showcased at the Big 5 Construct Africa in June of this year.

“Installation of vinyl flooring systems require careful preparation and a system of compatible products to ensure a successful installation” explains Marius Botha, TAL Senior Operations Manager. “The TAL Floor Levelling System aims to safeguard the final finish, which is most often vinyl sheeting, LVTs or PVC-backed vinyl tiles.”

The company’s approach is focussed on two things; providing a practical, easy to use flooring system, and knowledge sharing with flooring professionals and installers on key issues such as understanding the substrates that they are working with, selection of products and using the correct tools for a professional installation.

“Our R&D team have taken feedback from our customers regarding challenges they experience on site and have developed this system in response to that information, and to be effective in our local conditions,” says Botha.

As vinyl floor coverings are very sensitive to high rates of moisture in the substrate, or high moisture vapour emission rates (MVER), TAL recommends the use of their easy application, roller-applied water-based epoxy vapour barrier, TAL Vapourscreen WB, to reduce the risk of debonding of floor coverings. TAL Primercoat, a ready-mix primer slurry, is then applied onto the vapour barrier so that the self-levelling screed can key onto the prepared surface, creating a strong bond. TAL Screedmaster, a rapid-setting self-levelling screed gives installers the smooth and level surface required to install vinyl floor coverings. The final level of the TAL floor levelling system is a selection of acrylic-based adhesives designed for soft floor coverings including vinyl sheeting, luxury vinyl tiles or PVC-backed vinyl tiles.

“We believe that supplying our customers with a full range of products that are compatible with one another, on site technical support and product training is the key to helping our customers deliver a professional vinyl flooring installation” says Botha.

For more installation information visit talscreedmaster.co.za or contact the TAL Technical Advice Centre. For more information on TAL, visit tal.co.za.

About TAL

TAL, a division of Norcros SA, has been a trusted manufacturer and supplier of the highest quality materials to the construction industry for more than 50 years. Their trusted range of tile adhesives, grout and waterproofing materials, as well as their range of specialised functional and decorative floor coatings and construction chemicals are manufactured and tested in accordance with the most stringent standards of quality and performance. In combination with a commitment to exceptional customer service, encompassing pre-sales advice and after-sales support, this constant pursuit of excellence means that TAL is there for you at every level, creating beautiful spaces – from conception to completion.

TAL products are manufactured and tested to TAL procedures which are maintained in accordance with Quality System Standard ISO 9001:2015, Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2015 and Occupational Health and Safety Management System ISO 45001:2018. The TAL laboratory is an ISO 17025:2017 accredited testing facility for 1348 (Tensile Adhesive Strength of Cementitious Adhesives).

TAL Contact Details Gela Ohl • TAL Marketing Manager Tel: (011) 206 9700 • Web: www.tal.co.za