Stone tiles are a popular choice for tiled areas in almost all internal areas, as they add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space.
Natural stone tiles require special care and attention to ensure they last for many years. This is where BAL says its tiling products come in. The company offers a range of products designed to make the installation of natural stone tiles easier and more efficient.
One of the top reasons to use BAL tiling products for natural stone installation, the company says, is their quality. It has what it calls a proven reputation for producing high-quality products designed to last over its 60 years as the “UK market-leader” for tiling systems. The company’s products are said to be made from the best materials and undergo testing to ensure they meet the highest standards. This means that when you use BAL products, the company says, you can be confident your natural stone tiles will be installed correctly and will last for many years.
The company offers various products designed to meet the needs of different types of natural stone tiles. For example, it has a range of adhesives specifically designed to work with different types of stone tiles – including BAL XL Floor One. This means that no matter what type of natural stone tile you are installing, there is a BAL product for the job.
BAL XL Floor One is described by the company as an excellent choice for those looking to install natural stone tiles. It’s said to be a high-performance, flexible, and semi-rapid setting tile adhesive that offers exceptional bond strength. It’s also specially formulated to meet the needs of large format and heavy tiles, with key features including 25mm max bed depths (perfect for uncalibrated tiles) and longer open and working times (45 minutes and 90 minutes respectively). This provides more time to cut, handle and move large format natural stone tiles – without worrying the adhesive will go off in the bucket or skin over on the floor.
The company also offers a range of grouts suitable for natural stone – including BAL Micromax3 ECO. Rapid-drying in 2-3 hours, the grout is formulated with rapid-hardening chemistry, where the water is maintained within the grout, reportedly ensuring a more consistent finish and eliminating the risk of water staining on natural stone. Easier clean-off and less haze, even on textured tiles or stone, make for easier grouting.
If you need to protect your tiles from staining by pigmented grouts, the company also offers BAL Protective Sealer. This water-based temporary sealer protects surfaces against discolouration and can be removed by washing-off after grouting.
BAL products are also easy to use. They are designed with the user in mind, making them easy to apply and work with. This is particularly important when it comes to natural stone tiles, as they can be tricky to install.
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