INSTALLING SKIRTING BOARDS AND DECORATIVE FIXTURES Using adhesives to install skirting boards to the wall Installing skirting boards may seem simple, but does require a high level of precision. A high-quality assembly adhesive makes for a much smoother transition between boards (mitre joints, for example), fixing them
INSTALLATION OF PARQUET FLOORING ADHESIVE How to lay parquet flooring For a professional installation of solid or multi-layer parquet flooring, correct workmanship is as important as choosing the suitable parquet adhesive. Preparation Let the wood acclimatize in the room where it is to be installed, at a temperature
BONDING OF FOILS AND VENEERS A successfully veneered panel starts with selecting the right glue. Soudal veneer glues are easy to use, affordable and exceptionally strong. Depending on the application you can opt for various glueing technologies (rubber-based, PVA, PU), application methods and containers. Our professional range
VAPOUR TIGHT SEALING Is it better to make homes vapour-permeable or vapourtight? The basic principle is that a building and its insulation must be able to dry out, and stay dry. This discussion is continuously ongoing, as the thicker the insulation you install, the larger the problems
SEALING JOINTS IN NATURAL STONE / Porous substrates Natural stones like sandstone, marble, granite, etc. are often used in interior and exterior floors and facades, bathrooms and swimming pools. Natural stones are porous materials: they contain a network of capillary channels in which fluid substances can penetrate.
SEALING AND REPAIRING ROOF FLASHING Flashing tape Flashing is a means of protection at weak points vulnerable to allowing water to enter the dwelling. Sealing around chimneys, air vents, skylights, window sills and sliding doors is of high importance to ensure full weather-tightness. Soudal has developed Butyband,
JOINTING IN A SLOPING ROOF When installing insulation on the inside or outside of sloping roofs, any seams present must be filled to ensure the airtightness and insulation properties of the building shell are maintained. Our Soudafoam range is comprised of specially formulated gap filling foam solutions for such applications.
INSTALLATION When installing socket boxes, an adhesive foam can be used as means to secure the fixture and provide additional gap filling properties. Advantages The product is ready to use Hardens quickly Saves time Expands up to 20mm Better airtightness Soudal offers a range of different Adhesive PU foam suitable for
WHAT IS CHEMICAL ANCHORING? Chemical Anchoring is a technique used to improve the load capacity, flexibility and durability of an installation. Through adjusting the anchoring depth, Soudafix chemical anchors offer the flexibility to adapt the load capacity according to requirements of the application onsite. There is no
HOW TO INSTALL SUBFLOORS? Subfloor Adhesives Subfloors are commonly installed using PU adhesives, ensuring longevity of flooring installations and eliminating unnecessary squeaks. Subfloor adhesives must be durable enough to absorb the regular movement associated with shrinkage and expansion of timber substrates. Applying a subfloor glue during the
