F.Ball & Co flooring supplies
We are a family-owned and run business in Coventry and provide an extensive range of luxury vinyl flooring and high-quality flooring services for retail, commercial and residential use. Easily matched with all types of fixtures and fittings, our flooring comes in unique, versatile designs with outstanding aesthetics.
Our flooring is incredibly hard-wearing, elegantly finished and delivering years of trouble-free use, it’s also extremely durable and low-maintenance. We have a huge range of flooring styles and colour options so no matter what your space or project we’ve got you covered. We also offer a range of adhesives, screeds, levellers and smoothing compounds to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. Our full range can be found here but listed out on this blog is our product range from F.Ball & Co.
ADHESIVES
We recommend a range of adhesives from F.Ball & Co. Each one is listed below. For each one we have included a brief summary from the manufacturer and also a link to their product data sheet that has full details including coverage areas so you can plan your job.
F46 PRESSURE SENSITIVE ACRYLIC ADHESIVE
Summary from the manufacturer: STYCCOBOND F46 is a solvent free acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive that dries to a permanent tacky film. It is used to reduce the incidence of trowel serrations shadowing through thin vinyl flooring and is designed to give strong initial tack and a high bond strength. It is protected against biodegradation and is suitable for use over normal underfloor heating installations.”
Full product data can be found on this Product Data PDF which is on the manufacturer’s website
F49 PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE
F49 can be used anywhere including hot and cold areas and on walls. It is a good high temp glue for areas such as conservatories . A good all-rounder for all jobs and situations.
Summary from the manufacturer: STYCCOBOND F49 HYBRID PS is a temperature tolerant, water-based pressure sensitive adhesive for bonding vinyl floor coverings. It is designed for use in conservatories, areas where floor to ceiling windows are installed and other areas where floor coverings have to be tolerant of extreme temperature variations. It gives a strong initial tack and high bond strength.
Full product data can be found on this Product Data PDF which is hosted on the manufacturer’s website
F44 ACRYLIC ADHESIVE
F44 is a basic adhesive and is great for DIY enthusiasts and jobs in standard areas that aren’t exposed to high levels of sunlight etc.
Summary from F.Ball & Co: “STYCCOBOND F44 is a solvent free acrylic emulsion adhesive, which is designed to give a high bond strength, strong initial tack and a long open time. It is protected against bio-degradation and is suitable for use over normal underfloor heating installations.”
Full product data can be found on this Product Data PDF which is hosted on the manufacturer’s website.
SCREEDS
We stock two screeds from F.Ball & Co. We have listed both of them below. For each one we have linked details to the manufacturer’s website and also included a brief summary. If you click on the link you will find product sheets, videos and performance details so you can work out your coverage so you can plan your job.
STOPGAP 1200 PRO
Stopgap 1200 is a smoothing compound that covers all areas and is moisture resistant.
Summary from the manufacturer: “Stopgap 1200 Powder Mixed with Stopgap 1200 Liquid is a low odour, fast setting, fast drying, two component smoothing underlayment suitable for preparing sound internal subfloors prior to the installation of new floor coverings. It is particularly suitable for use over old adhesive residues (including bitumen and carpet tile tackifiers) without the need for priming.”
Full product data can be found on this Product Data PDF which is on the manufacturer’s website
STOPGAP FAST-TRACK 30
Stopgap Fast-Track 30 is a good smoothing compound if time is of the essence/time sensitive areas.
Summary from the manufacturer: “Stopgap Fast-Track 30 is a rapid setting and rapid drying, self-levelling smoothing underlayment that incorporates the latest advances in cement technology providing a truly fast track solution. It is suitable for use in light to heavy-duty applications for preparing sound absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors prior to the installation of new floor coverings.”
Full product data can be found on this Product Data PDF which is on the manufacturer’s website.
ORDERING
Like all of our products, pricing can be discounted for bulk and repeat orders so get in contact to discuss pricing packages.
Tel: 02476 407000
Email: sales@ambiancevinylflooring.co.uk
Our trade counter and showroom is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm where our friendly staff will be happy to help you.
WE’VE GOT IT COVERED
We are a family-owned and run flooring company based in Coventry. We provide an extensive range of luxury vinyl flooring and high-quality flooring services. You can choose products and services for retail, commercial and residential use.
With years of experience and a passion for what we do, we go out of our way to help our customers with the projects they are planning.
With a trade counter & showroom open from 7.30AM Monday to Friday, you can rely on us to be there when you need us.
What’s more, our flooring for residential use is guaranteed for 30 years. We are proud and confident of the quality and longevity of our product range.
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