Contract Floors July 08

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bar and toilets.
Ronseal Contractor has a range of tech- Approved to BS 7044 (Part 4) 1991 for
Ardex X 7 R Rapid Setting Flexible
nically advanced professional ﬂoor seals its anti-slip performance, Ronseal Con-
Tile Adhesive was used to ﬁx the pool
which bring signiﬁcant beneﬁts to con- tractor High Trafﬁc is also low in odour
surround ﬂoor tiles. Suitable for ﬁxing
tractors, speciﬁers and end users. and non-yellowing. The seal is workable
all types of wall and ﬂoor tiles includ-
The company has developed 1-pack for a full ﬁve hours and is available in
ing porcelain, ARDEX X 7 R is ready to
and 2-pack ﬂoor seals to ﬁnish and pro- Matt, Silk and Gloss ﬁnishes.
be walked on and grouted just 2 hours
tect the full spectrum of commercial, To prime wooden ﬂoors before a ﬁnal
after application. With BS EN 12004 C2
sports and domestic ﬂoors. seal use Ronseal Contractor Quick Prime
FT classiﬁcation, ARDEX X 7 R is the
Ronseal Contractor Quick Cure (2.5 (5 litres). This rapidly primes and seals
perfect choice for swimming pools,
and 5 litres) is a unique development in the surface and resists tannin bleed and
Ardex and Cerface Limited Floor and showers, kitchens, and ofﬁces, where
1-pack, water-borne technology. It dries rafting whilst reducing the risk of side-
Wall Tiling Contractors of Gillingham minimising downtime is essential.
rapidly for re-coating in only 11⁄2 hours, bonding. It is dry in one hour and the ﬁnal
recently provided a 2500m
2
tiling and Ardex X 7 G PLUS grey ﬂexible tile ad-
is ready for light trafﬁc after four hours seal can be applied after one- two hours.
grouting solution at the newly de- hesive with built-in admix, was selected
and achieves 100% hardness in 12 hours. Both Ronseal Contractor seals come
veloped Tonbridge School Centre for to ﬁx the remaining ﬂoor and wall tiles.
Developed speciﬁcally for commercial in clear bottles so that the amount of re-
Sports and Media. Developed to conform to BS EN 12004
and domestic ﬂooring, Ronseal Contrac- maining seal can be readily seen and the
The £11 million Centre for Sports and C2 TE standards, ARDEX X 7 G PLUS
tor Quick Cure will not yellow over time unique design makes pouring with one
Media is a landmark in national sporting achieves approximately 20% more cov-
and it is highly resistant to scratch- hand easy. A wealth of use and perform-
provision, and was an integral part of erage per kg compared to a traditional
ing, chemical damage and black heel ance data are on the back of each bottle.
the successful bid by Tonbridge School cement-based tile adhesive.
marking. Ronseal / 08005 870555
to be recognised as an ofﬁcial training The walls and ﬂoors were tanked
For ﬂoors with heavy use there is Ron-
centre for the 2012 Olympics. with ARDEX WPC, which provides rapid
seal Contractor High Trafﬁc (4.5 litres).
Cerface Limited speciﬁed a range drying waterproof protection and helps
The 2-pack formulation is catalysed with
of tiling products manufactured by AR- to minimise downtime as tile ﬁxing can
Ronseal Contractor High Trafﬁc Hardener
DEX for extensive use within this new commence just two hours after applica-
(500 ml) to create a very hard-wearing,
build project, including tiling to the pool tion of the second waterprooﬁng coat.
100% polyurethane duro-elastic formula-
surrounds and walls, changing rooms, Ardex /
tion. It has a quick drying time, being re-
showers, ofﬁces, reception, foyer, café, 01440 714939
coatable in just two hours and hardening
for light trafﬁc after only eight hours.
Hard as nails
Bona has introduced a new Hard Wax Oil Beneﬁts for contractors include ease All in one
for those who want the traditional look and speed of application. Only two layers
Architects and speciﬁers looking for from a number of pinewood scans cho-
of an oiled ﬂoor but with a high level of of Hard Wax Oil are needed and the dry-
authentic, durable, low maintenance sen to maximise the number of different
protection. ing time between coats is normally four
ﬂooringcoverings are turning to mFLOR boards visible in the ﬂoor and therefore
New Carl’s Hard Wax Oil contains hours. Usually there is no need to abrade
as an alternative ﬂooring solution for producing a more natural appearance to
natural oils and waxes, and is not to be in between coats since there is little or no
bar and restaurant environments. many rival products.
confused with Carl’s Oil, the established grain raising.
mFLOR, dubbed the brand of choice for Nick Atkins, one of the founders of
wood oil from Bona. The look is almost A compatible Hard Wax Oil Refresher
designers looking for the closest possi- mFLOR, said: ‘The slip-resistant, low
the same but a wooden ﬂoor treated with product has also been introduced for
ble replication of wood surfaces, is now maintenance and high durability ratings
Carl’s Hard Wax Oil has a silkier surface maintenance when the waxed surface
regarded as the perfect solution for this make mFLOR extremely suitable for bars
and is more durable than a ﬂoor treated starts to show signs of wear. If a stain or
sector. and restaurants. However, aside from
with plain wood oil. mark appears on a surface treated with
The mFLOR collection is highly suited the practical considerations, mFLOR of-
The wax makes a tough ﬁlm on the Carl’s Hard Wax Oil, it’s possible to do a
to these demanding environments, as fers a highly realistic surface which is
surface whereas wood oil penetrates spot repair with the Refresher product.
the product has slip-resistant qualities practical, elegant and contemporary.’
down into the wood. Apart from better
and is low maintenance – perfect for The resilient ﬂoorcoverings are de-
wear resistance, wax is more resistant
high trafﬁc areas. mFLOR offers differ- signed for commercial use and offer
to spills.
ent ﬂooring styles that are perfect for superior wear qualities which are suit-
Jack Weavers, Bona UK manager,
country pubs, city bars, exclusive res- able for heavy duty areas. Along with
commented: ‘Many architects and de-
taurants, and cafés. the durability elements, the outstanding
signers like the natural look of an oiled
The range is manufactured by an elite comfort levels of the ﬂooring lead to a
ﬂoor but ﬁnd our hard wax oil to be a
team, using a unique embossing system pleasing experience for customers and
better alternative because it lasts longer.
that matches the grain and knots found staff alike.
The wax stays on the surface as a protec-
in natural timber. The designs originate mFLOR / www.mﬂor.eu/uk.
tive layer.’
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