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F. Ball and Co. Ltd. is the UK’s leading manufacturer of floor preparation products and flooring adhesives. Founded in 1886, the company remains family-owned and has built its success on a continual approach to research and product development. This has resulted in a market leading product range, carefully matched to the requirements of flooring professionals throughout the world.

New F. Ball smoothing compound provides A* finish

F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s new high flow, two-component smoothing compound, Stopgap 1400, has delivered a copybook finish at the newly constructed Carew Academy...

F Ball’s System LVT range:‘Optimum results, guaranteed’

GIVEN the premium associated with LVTs and customers’ high expectations for finished results, it’s useful...

John Green relays a timesaving solution for preparing chipboard subfloorsChipboard challenge

CONTINUING the format of recent technical advice articles drawing on real-life situations where F Ball’s...

F Ball adds Stopgap 1500 to marine-approved products

F BALL and Co’s Stopgap 1500 high performance, water-mix smoothing compound has been added to...

F Ball’s products work together to ensure subfloors are prepared correctly

Carpet tiles over raised access flooring is a common flooring combination in commercial environments. However, this type of project requires...

F Ball appoints new technical representative

F BALL and Co has appointed Kyle Malcolm as technical representative for eastern England.As one...

F Ball’s Alan McEwan appointed CFA president

ALAN McEwan, F Ball and Co technical representative for Scotland, has been appointed president of...

F Ball products deliver smooth finish for showroom and warehouse refurbishment

PRODUCTS from F Ball and Co, the UK manufacturer of flooring adhesives and floor preparation...

F Ball’s Styccobond F3: Over 50 years with new features and iconic design update

F BALL and Co’s Styccobond F3 is a water-based rubber/resin flooring adhesive, which is suitable...

F Ball’s new Stopgap 1400 smoothing compound streamlines vinyl flooring installation at Schoolblazer HQ

ADHESIVES from F Ball and Co, along with the company’s new ‘fast-setting, high-flow, two-component smoothing...

F Ball unveils new yellow bucket designs

F BALL and Co has refreshed the visual designs of what it describes as its...

F Ball highlights durable, high-performance floor solutions for heavy-duty industrial and exterior applications

FOR industrial applications where floorcoverings aren’t required, rapid setting, industrial grade self-smoothing wearing surface compounds,...

Dealing with weak or friable screeds

Andy Mees shares advice provided by the company’s technical service department on subfloor preparation when...

F Ball and Co doubles down on renewables

F BALL and Co has doubled the amount of energy it generates from renewable sources...

Ensuring safe and hygienic flooring installations in nursing and care homes

FLOORING installations in nursing and care homes require special considerations to help support elderly residents...

F Ball’s recommended adhesives guide ensures effortless compatibility for floorcoverings and adhesives

As well as basing adhesive selection on the specifics of a particular project, including features...

Choosing the optimum smoothing compound

Neil Sanders expands on why the application of a suitable floor smoothing compound helps ensure...

F Ball training officer achieves top accreditation

F BALL and Co training officer, Steve Lane, has joined an elite group of UK...

F Ball and Co launches new smoothing compound

F BALL and Co has drawn on the latest cement formulation technology to create a...

Fast-track subfloor preparation products for quick, durable installations in educational settings

FLOORING contractors installing floorcoverings in schools, colleges and universities often face severe time constraints, frequently...

Double appointment at F Ball

F BALL and Co has announced two senior appointments to its managerial team.Karl Brannigan has...
Chris-McQuade

Dealing with uncommon subfloor types

Chris McQuade advises on identifying and working over less familiar types of subfloor. REGULAR readers of...

F Ball and Co unveils new website

F BALL and Co says it’s completely redesigned and relaunched its website to faster connect...

F Ball SHEQ manager wins top adhesives accolade

F BALL and Co’s safety, health, environment and quality assurance (SHEQ) manager Jenny Barnett has...

F BALL provides systems for wood floorcovering installations

WHEN installing wood floorcoverings, contractors should follow the same principles of floorcovering installation while bearing...

Historic South Stack Lighthouse revitalised with F Ball flooring products

THE history of a 200-year-old lighthouse has been brought to life with a little help...

F Ball products ensure high-performance flooring in Nottingham central library

F BALL products, including dual-purpose Stopgap Fill and Prime thixotropic primer and Stopgap 1200 smoothing...

F Ball’s subfloor preparation products utilised in major London housing development

SUBFLOOR preparation products from F Ball and Co, the manufacturer of flooring adhesives and subfloor...

Choosing the right adhesive for vinyl flooring: Pressure-sensitive options

WHILE wet-lay adhesives are suitable where vinyl sheet is being installed, pressure-sensitive adhesives are often...

Guide to exterior flooring installations

Neil Sanders offers product recommendations to achieve optimum results at each stage of a professional...

F BALL and Co introduces Styccobond F73 PLUS: The ultimate adhesive solution for heavy-duty entrance matting

F BALL and Co’s new Styccobond F73 PLUS adhesive for internal and external heavy-duty applications...

Flooring installations in damp and humid environments

Neil Sanders discusses the variables to consider when determining how to ensure long-lasting resilient flooring...

Member event at f ball – February 2024

In February the CFA held a member event kindly hosted by F Ball & Co...

F Ball named top apprentice employer

F BALL and Co has been recognised for supporting young people at the beginning of...

Installations in marine and offshore environments

John Green advises on ensuring compliance while achieving a high-performance, aesthetically pleasing flooring finish. WHEN installing...

Regent’s Park rehearsal studios shine with F Ball’s Stopgap 700 and Styccobond F3

DESIGNED for use over flexible subfloors, F Ball and Co’s Stopgap 700 smoothing compound and...

Key considerations for installing floorcoverings over raised access flooring

RAISED access flooring is often found in commercial environments and is a useful option in...

Darren Kenyon named F Ball managing director

F BALL and Co has announced the appointment of Darren Kenyon to the role of...

The importance of adhesive selection

Neil Sanders on the importance of carefully considering adhesive selection when installing LVTs, including checking...

F BALL introduces Stopgap 300: Heavy-duty smoothing compound ideal for high-traffic healthcare settings

F BALL’s Stopgap 300 heavy-duty smoothing compound is suitable for use in areas that will...
Chris-McQuade

Dealing with lignite

Using a real-life example of advice provided by F Ball’s technical service team on the best...

F Ball and Co’s Stopgap SRS offers cost-effective solution for weak and friable screeds

When preparing to install floorcoverings, contractors sometimes discover that the concrete or sand and cement...

F Ball and Co products facilitate remarkable transformation of Treggudick Manor into english spirit distillery

PRODUCTS from F Ball and Co, including the company’s Styccobond F48 PLUS fibre-reinforced high temperature...

Accessing training courses in LVT

Tim Green explains the role of training in LVT and how to access courses. GIVEN the...

F BALL and Co introduces Stycco Flex: The ultimate rapid-curing, flexible adhesive for flooring and construction industries

F BALL and Co’s ‘market-leading, rapid-curing, flexible adhesive’, Stycco Flex, is known for its ability...

F BALL supports Ramsgate FC’s community initiatives with flooring products donation

F BALL has continued its support of grassroots and lower league football clubs that aim...

The benefits of F Ball’s rewards programme

F BALL’s Ball Rewards customer rewards programme is free to join and rewards members with...

Channel 4 News Studios in Leeds gets a durable flooring upgrade using F Ball’s Stopgap 300 smoothing compound

F BALL and Co’s Stopgap 300 smoothing compound has been used to create a hardwearing...

F BALL launches innovative fast-drying smoothing compound for underfloor heating systems

WHEN working over retrofit electrical wired or water-fed underfloor heating systems that are increasingly installed...

F Ball and Co’s Stopgap ensures precision subfloor preparation for Harlequin dance floor

F BALL and Co’s Stopgap 300 heavy-duty smoothing compound and Stopgap Micro Rapid floor finishing...

Innovative carpet tile tackifier by F Ball and Co

CARPET tile tackifiers, rather than adhesives that create a permanent bond, allow individual carpet tiles...

Dealing with movement joints

Using a real-life example, Jason Tatton looks at issues arising when installing floorcoverings where movement...

F. Ball & Co supports flooring contractors with comprehensive range of point-of-sale materials

F BALL AND CO says it supplies distributors with a wide range of support materials...

Adhesives advancements

Stephen Boulton talks through some of the latest innovations regarding continuous advancements in adhesives technology. CONTINUOUS...

F Ball launches Stopgap 1600: Fast-drying smoothing compound specifically for underfloor heating systems

WHEN working over retrofitted electrical wired or water-fed underfloor heating (UFH) systems that are increasingly...

Aesthetically pleasing and moisture-resistant flooring solution

PRODUCTS from F Ball and Co have been used to install vinyl safety flooring at...

‘Smoothing compound raises the level at refurb’

F BALL’s new Stopgap 1600 smoothing compound has reportedly provided a fast-track solution for raising...

F BALL and CO products play key role in creating resilient flooring for state-of-the-art healthcare facility

F BALL and CO’s Stopgap 600 deep section base compound and Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive...

F BALL and Co’s Stopgap 300 heavy-duty smoothing compound and the company’s Styccobond B95 flexible...
Chris-McQuade

Handling the heat

Chris McQuade gives advice to floorlayers wishing to install floorcoverings where underfloor heating is present. FLOORING installations...

Polyflor supports budding apprentices with free training courses

POLYFLOR has partnered with F Ball and Co to provide free training courses for flooring...

New fast-drying flooring compounds streamline social housing refurbishments

FLOORING contractors installing floorcoverings in social housing settings often face pressure to complete projects as...

Styccobond F41: The perfect carpet tile tackifier for high-traffic environments

CARPET tile tackifiers provide a permanently tacky film to prevent ‘loose-lay’ carpet tiles from moving...

Expert tips for achieving a perfect rubber and linoleum floor finish

NEIL Sanders, technical director at F Ball and Co, says there are ways to achieve...

F Ball ‘raises the bar’ at Leek Town FC

F BALL and Co has helped refurbish the hospitality suite at its local football club,...

Contractors Save by Going Green

Flooring professionals are not just saving the Earth, but also saving money by using the...

F Ball unveils new-look packaging for smoothing compounds

F BALL and Co has redesigned the product packaging of its floor smoothing compounds to...

F Ball employee on a mission to end homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent

AMID the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, an F Ball and Co employee is on a mission...

System LVT range guarantees ‘optimum results’

F BALL AND CO’s ‘System LVT’ range comprises waterproof surface membranes, primers and smoothing compounds...

F Ball and Co products deliver seamless flooring solution for Decorette

STOPGAP 600 deep section base compound and Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS adhesive were among products...

F. Ball’s System LVT range used in self-build property

PRODUCTS from F. Ball and Co’s System LVT range, including the company’s fast-track, fibre-reinforced transitional...

UK’s most trusted adhesive for textile floorcoverings celebrates 50+ years of excellence

F BALL and Co’s Styccobond F3 is a water-based rubber/resin flooring adhesive, which is suitable...

Refurbishment remedies

Jason Tatton looks at common issues arising during refurbishments and offers advice on how to...

F Ball adhesives play vital role in installing flooring at europe’s largest small-animal referral hospital

VINYL adhesives from F Ball and Co have been used to install vinyl safety flooring...

F Ball’s Styccobond F41 tackifier enhances installation at Cinch headquarters

F BALL and Co’s Styccobond F41 carpet tile tackifier has been selected as part of...

F Ball’s Fast-Track Solution Restores Iconic Nelson Staircase at Somerset House, London

F BALL and Co’s ‘rapid-setting, ultra-smooth’ floor finishing compound has reportedly delivered a fast-track solution...

Versatile self-leveling compounds: F Ball and Co’s solutions for industrial flooring needs

For industrial applications where floorcoverings aren’t required, rapid-setting, industrial grade self-levelling wearing surface compounds, reportedly...

New smoothing compound for underfloor heating introducedby F Ball and Co

F BALL and Co has launched Stopgap 1600, which it describes as a new fast-drying,...

Tailored support

A successful digital strategy needs to utilise a range of digital media to suit different...

Chipboard challenge

John Green draws on a real-life, timesaving solution for preparing chipboard subfloors. Continuing the format of...

F Ball and Co expands training team

F BALL and Co has expanded its team of flooring installation experts to meet growing...

Fast-Track solutions and hygienic adhesives from F Ball and Co

IT’s important flooring installations in care homes are undertaken safely and quickly. With older people...

F Ball and Co transform Decorette’s new echt franchise premises with innovative adhesives and compounds

STOPGAP 600 Base deep section base compound and Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS adhesive were among...

How to claim cashback

Steve Boulton explains how to claim cashback on all purchases of F Ball and Co’s...

F Ball & Co expands recycling scheme: Making it easier for flooring contractors to recycle empty containers

F BALL and Co says it’s made it easier for flooring contractors to do their...

F Ball’s Stopgap 1200 Pro: A time-saving solution for flooring installations

Where flooring installations in educational settings are part of a refurbishment and face pressure to...
Chris-McQuade

Dealing with uncommon subfloor types

Chris McQuade advises on identifying and working over less familiar types of subfloor during an...

Making a grand entrance at Heythrop Park

PRODUCTS from F Ball and Co, including the company’s Stopgap 700 Superflex fibre-reinforced levelling compound...

Working over calcium sulphate screeds

Continuing the format of recent articles drawing on real situations as examples of best practice...

Tough enoughfor a busy location

Products from F Ball and Co, including Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound and Styccobond F49...

F Ball & Co points out the benefits of specialist vinyl adhesives

Bespoke flooring installations often mean reproducing complex designs from various interlocking shapes of vinyl, large...

The stages of subfloor preparation

Neil Sanders talks through the necessary preparation procedures to achieve a flawless flooring finish. The application...

F BALL’s Styccobond F73 PLUS adhesive ideal for securing entrance matting

F BALL’s Styccobond F73 PLUS adhesive for internal and external heavy-duty applications is reportedly ideal...

F Ball and Co paves way for STEM apprentices

AS National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (6-12 February 2023) got underway, it shone a light on...
Chris-McQuade

Dealing with age

Continuing the format of last month’s article from a flooring expert, Chris McQuade relays project-based...

Working over raised-access floor panels with F Ball and Co’s cement-based primers

FLOORING contractors who undertake installations in office environments will be familiar with working over raised-access...

Flooring installations in dampand humid environments

Neil Sanders discusses the variables to consider when determining how to ensure long-lasting resilient flooring...

F BALL’s Stopgap 300 HD heavy-duty levelling compound is suitable for areas subject to high traffic and heavy loads

F BALL’s Stopgap 300 HD heavy-duty levelling compound is reportedly suitable for use in areas...

F Ball and Co used in the Middle East and Africa’s principal healthcare and research centre

A ‘HIGH-PERFORMANCE’ levelling compound and adhesives from F Ball and Co have been chosen to...

F Ball enables quick getaway

Flooring contractors from Forester Flooring, based in Nottingham, installed floorcoverings in bedrooms, open-plan living and...

Levelling subfloors before applying a waterproof surface membrane

FLOORING contractors are used to applying a waterproof surface membrane before a levelling compound when...

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