altro xpresslay

Discussion in 'Vinyl / Impervious floor coverings' started by markyw, Feb 5, 2010.

  1. markyw

    markyw Well-Known Member

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    has anyone used this on site / domestic
    was at mcd scotland for a demo by altro and must say im impressed
    on the other hand i can see a lot of failures with it as well
    just wanted your feedback on it

    thanks


    mark
     
  2. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    is that the loose lay contract vinyl or something else mate?
     
  3. markyw

    markyw Well-Known Member

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    yeah thats the one just double side tape the joins etc
    the demo lad said there is no minimum length or max length you can lay
    so maybe a different product for your 16m2
    you can weld straight away as well which is a boost for me
    they said to try a floor in a bathroom for my local council if it fails they will replace at there cost
     
  4. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    right i have cleaned up the thread a bit as i was talking about another product.

    The product i was talking about that failed was a novilon pro flooring/vinyl. It is a loose lay vinyl for contract use upto 20 sqm. However the stuff i fitted failed after 6 months. Was told that it failed due to it was loose laid and i should of glued the product. However the instructions on the product say to loose lay!

    I double checked with novilon tech department before i installed and they confirmed that it should be loose laid. However after it failed they said i was wrong to loose lay! (like i say tho, the instructions also say loose lay)

    They replaced the product in the end.
     
  5. Lambchop

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    Hi Markyw, haven't used it yet. Looks like a good product though, I was a bit dubious first time I used Everlay/Isolator (great product) but it's still around after quite a few years. Did they mention dressing it into a McAlpine type drain at the demo? I can't see how that would work.
     
  6. markyw

    markyw Well-Known Member

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    yes you can use it for these drains as long as you make sure the vinyl is properly stuck on to the tape around edges of drain
    if this works this will be one of the best products ive seen in years
    there might be a demo near you soon as i say this one was in glasgow for headlam but at the mcd offices
     
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    nobody invited me ! :(
     
  8. markyw

    markyw Well-Known Member

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    aye we even got a tour of the warehouse watching them cut orders etc
     
  9. carpetman1970

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    :D

    I've never been down, I've been told its very impressive though - mebbe one day ! :smile:
     
  10. eastysoreknees

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    yes i used it behind a bar in leic was abit dubious at start but primed edges tape stuck was certainly quicker then pullin back and puttin down f46 an waiting plus bar shape was awkward as u like !!! welded ok as well wernt too sure with it bein taped down turned welder down than normal jobs a good un didnt getta pint of landlord tho !
     
  11. markyw

    markyw Well-Known Member

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    i laid one yesterday and found it awkward
    did you peel tape first then cut or did you template the vinyl?
    i freehanded it cos it was softer than most then lifted back and peeled tape
    to be honest the tape fairly stuck
     

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