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Course Information
Specialist Course on Movement Joints and Uncoupling Membranes |
| Description : |
Specialist Course on Movement Joints and Uncoupling Membranes |
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Start Time: 09.30
Buffet Lunch: 13.00-13.30
Finish Time: 16.30
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| Course content : |
Introduction
- Building Adhesives and Support
- Schluter Systems
Uncoupling Membranes
- What are uncoupling membranes and why are they needed?
- Where should they be used and what are the benefits of using uncoupling systems
Adhesives including health and safety
- Product range, applications
- Mixing
- Appropriate tools
- Spreading
- Using Uncoupling Membranes
Movement Joints
- What are movement joints?
- Why are movement joints needed?
- Example of typical problems and how can they be avoided
- Appropriate movement joint selection and location guidelines
Adhesives and grouts including health and safety
- Product range, applications
- Mixing
- Appropriate tools
- Spreading
- Using movement joint profiles
- Tile fixing
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| Cost : |
free |
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Underfloor Heating Systems in partnership with DEVI Heating Systems |
| Description : |
Underfloor Heating Systems in partnership with DEVI Heating Systems |
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Start Time: 09.30
Buffet Lunch: 13.00-13.30
Finish Time: 15.30
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| Course content : |
Introduction
- Building Adhesives and Support
Background preparation
- Cement sand screeds
- Concrete
- Plywood overlay
- Cement boards
- Where should they be used and what are the benefits of using uncoupling systems
Introduction
Underfloor Heating Systems
- Installation
- Fault finding
- Floatation in the compound
- Installation in intricate areas
- Wiring regulations
- Primary heat
- Installing electric matt (practical)
Background Preparation Products
- Product range and applications
- Mixing (practical)
- Appropriate tools (practical)
- Spreading (practical)
Adhesives and grouts including health and safety
- Product range and applications
- Mixing (practical)
- Appropriate tools (practical)
- Spreading (practical)
- Tile fixing (practical)
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| Cost : |
free |
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Tiling Fast Track Areas (BAL only) |
| Description : |
This course is designed to explain various fast track systems for ceramic and natural stone tiling and examines the range of BAL products which are used to safely reduce installation times. |
| Detail : |
Start Time: 09.30
Buffet Lunch: 13.00-13.30
Finish Time: 15.30
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| Course content : |
Introduction and support
Fast track systems when preparing background
- Background considerations
- Green screeds
- Levelling / smoothing compounds
- Fast track products to patch repair backgrounds to walls and floors
BAL Adhesives to safely reduce installation times and cost
Practical in the use of:
- BAL Supercover Products
- BAL Single Part Fastflex
- BAL Variset xp
- BAL PTB Flexible
- Mixing
- Spreading
- Appropriate tools
- Correct use of PPE
BAL Grouts to safely reduce installation times and cost both for you and your customers
Practical in the use of:
- BAL Microcolour Wall and Wide Joint Grouts
- Mixing
- Application
- Appropriate tools
- Correct use of PPE
Demonstration in the use of:
- BAL Microrevive to speed up re-grouting
- Application
- Appropriate tools
- Correct use of PPE
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| Cost : |
free |
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Tiling Trim Finishes in partnership with Genesis-APS |
| Description : |
This course is designed to explain various finishing solutions for ceramic and natural stone tiling and examines the range of GENESIS products which can be used to help installation. |
| Detail : |
Start Time: 09.30
Buffet Lunch: 13.00-13.30
Finish Time: 15.30
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| Course content : |
Introduction and support
- Building Adhesives Limited support
- Genesis APS International
Why use Trim?
- History of Trim
- The Benefits of using trim
- Development of Trim from PVC to Metal
Recommendation of where to use and what to use
- Wall Tile Profiles - PVC
- External edge profiles
- Internal corner profiles
- Bath trims
- Wall Tile Profiles - Metal
- External edge profiles
- Internal corner profiles
- Feature Listello Profiles
- Mosaic Profiles
- Flooring profiles
- Transitions - Tile to tile
- Tile to Carpet
- Tile to wood
- Stair Edges
- Edge trim
Other products
- Decoupling and waterproofing membrane
- Tools
- Floorcare - Sealers and Cleaners
Demonstration in the use of:
- Genesis Diamond Drilling Systems
- Genesis Manual Tile Cutter
- Genesis Floorcare products
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| Cost : |
free |
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Fixing to Anhydrite Screeds in partnership with Lafarge Gyvlon |
| Description : |
This course is designed to give an understanding of what Anhydrite Screeds are, their characteristics, physical properties, application method and treatment prior to receiving ceramic tiling, natural stone, etc. followed by the recommended methods for tiling onto this substrate, highlighting the BAL products which are suitable. |
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Start Time:
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| Course content : |
Introduction and support
- Building Adhesives Ltd
- Lafarge Gyvlon
Anhydrite Screeds
- Lafarge Gyvlon, the leading manufacturer of anhydrite screeds in the UK, give a detailed explanation of their company profile and a comprehensive summary of the product, how it is applied and its properties.
BAL Adhesives suitable for tiling over anhydrite screeds
Practical in the use of:
- BAL Supercover products
- BAL Variset xp
- BAL Single Part Fastflex
- BAL PTB Flexible - mixing, spreading, appropriate tools, correct use of PPE
Course Objectives
BAL Grouts suitable for tiles fixed on Anhydrite Screeds.
Practical in the use of:
- BAL Microflex Wide Joint Grout - mixing, application, appropriate tools, correct use of PPE
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| Cost : |
free |
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Preparing Wet Room Areas in partnership with Schluter Systems |
| Description : |
Preparing Wet Room Areas in partnership with Schluter Systems |
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Start Time:
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| Course content : |
Introduction and support
- Building Adhesives Ltd
- Schluter Systems
Course Title: Preparing Wet Rooms for tiling
- Wet room - What is a Wet Room?
- What the tilers understand as a wet room
- Why waterproofing is important
- Damage
- Expense
- Prevention
- Design and Construction considerations
- Instability, moisture, movement and deflection
- Lighter but strong constructions
- Substrate Choice
- Speed of construction/installation
- Risk assessments
- Slips, tile finishes - Grip bare and shod feet, contrasting colours
- Drainage
- Flow rate of showers
- Positioning of shower heads
- Waterproofing methods
- Membrane Systems
- Liquid Applied
- Bitumen Membranes
- Two Part systems
- Substrates
- Universal panels/Substrate Boards
- Sheet boarding
- Applications and installation
- Areas of use
- Installations process for Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD and Schlüter®-KERDI-SHOWER BAL Waterproofing Kit/Tanking System
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| Cost : |
free |
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For further information please contact Janet Webster, Training Administrator on:
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