F BALL and Co Ltd’s advanced Styccobond F58 PLUS is described by the company as a fast-drying, fibre-reinforced, pressure sensitive adhesive that reportedly enables rubber and vinyl sheet and tile floorcoverings to be secured from just five minutes following application.

Says the company: ‘Developed as a ‘transitional’ adhesive, the product transitions from a wet-lay adhesive when initially applied to a subfloor to become fully pressure sensitive, allowing contractors to utilise the benefits that most suit their requirements. Reinforcing fibres in the formulation provide resistance to lateral movement, reducing the potential for floorcoverings sliding.

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

Continues the company: ‘As well as helping reduce movement during installation, the adhesive’s high bond strength and strong initial tack prevents excess adhesive oozing between joints, facilitating easier application. Offering an extended open time of around 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 application without risking late placement of the floorcovering.’

Adds F Ball: ‘The adhesive can be applied to Stopgap levelling compounds, structurally sound, smooth, dry subfloors of concrete and sand/cement screed, plywood, flooring grade chipboard and hardboard. It can also be applied directly to epoxy resin Stopgap waterproof surface membranes and other non-absorbent subfloors.’

Styccobond F58 PLUS is reportedly fully accredited for marine use, carrying an Emicode EC1 Plus classification – the highest certification for indoor air quality – and is protected against biodegradation. F Ball says it’s also suitable for use over underfloor heating systems.

‘The adhesive is available in 15L and 5L units, offering over 20% more coverage than similarly packaged products sold by equivalent weight.’
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