{"product_id":"f-ball-stycco-flex-rapid-curing-flexible-adhesive-290ml","title":"F. Ball Stycco Flex Rapid Curing Flexible Adhesive – 290ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF. Ball Stycco Flex is a professional, rapid-curing flexible adhesive with high initial grab and excellent gap-filling properties. Supplied in a convenient 290ml cartridge, it is designed for securely bonding flooring trims, stair nosings, skirting boards, carpet gripper and a wide range of construction materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strong initial tack helps hold components securely in position while the adhesive develops bond strength, making it particularly useful when installing flooring accessories where drilling or mechanical fixings may be undesirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStycco Flex is waterproof and suitable for appropriate internal and external applications, making it a useful addition to professional flooring, joinery and general installation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose F. Ball Stycco Flex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-benefit-list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid-curing professional flooring adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh initial grab helps hold trims and accessories securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent gap-filling properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible bond helps accommodate normal movement and vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-component formulation supplied ready to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied using a standard cartridge gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof once cured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for appropriate internal and external applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent resistance to plasticiser migration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for flooring trims, stair nosings, skirting and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For Trims and Thresholds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStycco Flex is an excellent choice for fixing many flooring profiles and finishing accessories to a suitably strong, clean and compatible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it alongside our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trims-thresholds\"\u003etrims and thresholds\u003c\/a\u003e, including solid oak profiles, ramps, reducers, flat strips, T-sections, L-sections and selected stair nosings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThreshold Profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for securing many timber, metal and compatible flooring threshold profiles where the substrate is sound and mechanical fixing is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStair Nosings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for fixing compatible stair nosings to suitably sound surfaces without necessarily requiring additional mechanical fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkirting and Architrave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh initial grab makes it useful for installing skirting boards, architraves and other finishing mouldings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlooring Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for carpet gripper, PVC accessories, edging strips, coving, capping and other compatible flooring components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak flooring thresholds and profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber ramps and reducer profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-sections and transition profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat strips and cover trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected stair nosings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkirting boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitraves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpet gripper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euPVC cladding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVC skirting, coving, capping and edging strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecuring header rows during wood-floor installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral flooring and construction accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-advice-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore applying Stycco Flex, dry-position the trim or accessory and confirm that it fits correctly. The adhesive has a strong initial grab and begins curing quickly, so accurate positioning is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways make sure both the accessory and the receiving surface are clean, sound and free from dust, oil, polish, loose material or anything else that could prevent adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapid-curing flexible flooring and construction adhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e290ml cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard cartridge or caulking gun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConsistency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-slump paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOpen Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10–15 minutes, depending on site conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSkin Formation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCure Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2.4mm per 24 hours, depending on temperature and humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to approximately 14 linear metres using a 5mm bead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInitial Grab\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGap Filling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, once fully cured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterior Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExterior Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, on suitable prepared materials and surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContainer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-component, ready-to-use cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 18 months in unopened packaging when stored correctly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply F. Ball Stycco Flex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Check the Surfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth surfaces must be sound, clean and capable of supporting the installed component. Remove dust, grease, polish, loose paint, weak material and any contamination that could interfere with adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Dry-Fit the Trim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut and dry-position the trim, threshold, nosing or accessory before applying adhesive. Check the length, alignment and contact with the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Prepare the Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the cartridge nozzle to provide the required bead size and fit the cartridge into a standard applicator gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Apply the Adhesive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply suitable continuous beads or evenly spaced adhesive lines to the back of the component or directly to the prepared substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise bead size and spacing will depend on the size, shape and weight of the component, the surface condition and the level of contact required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Position the Component\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the component while the adhesive remains open. Press it firmly into position using even pressure to obtain effective adhesive transfer across the contact points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Secure Where Necessary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Stycco Flex has high initial grab, heavier, sprung or awkward components may still need temporary tape, weights, bracing or another appropriate method of support until sufficient bond strength develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Remove Excess Adhesive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove wet adhesive immediately using a suitable cleaning product. Do not allow excess material to cure on finished timber, flooring or decorative surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-important-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Installation Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways test compatibility on sensitive, coated or decorative surfaces before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply to dusty, weak, friable or contaminated substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strength of the installation depends on the condition and stability of the receiving surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the adhesive to compensate for an unsuitable, loose or structurally unsound substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary support may still be required for heavy or tensioned components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive adhesive that could squeeze onto finished flooring or visible surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm compatibility before bonding natural stone, mirrors, highly sensitive plastics or specialist finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior suitability depends on the substrate, component and complete installation being suitable for the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways follow the latest F. Ball Technical Data Sheet before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing Stycco Flex with Wood Flooring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStycco Flex is not designed to replace a full-spread wood-flooring adhesive such as STYCCOBOND B95. However, it can be used for selected accessory and detail work during a wood-floor installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical examples include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecuring a header row while installing wood flooring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixing threshold profiles after the main floor has been installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling selected stair nosings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixing skirting, architrave or perimeter mouldings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonding compatible finishing trims where mechanical fixing is undesirable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-advice-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete the Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trims-thresholds\"\u003esolid oak trims and thresholds\u003c\/a\u003e for ramps, reducers, transition profiles, flat strips, stair nosings and professional finishing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-small-print\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F Ball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56345773867387,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/7309\/3177\/files\/Styccoflex.png?v=1784743786","url":"https:\/\/wiltshirewoodflooringsupplies.co.uk\/products\/f-ball-stycco-flex-rapid-curing-flexible-adhesive-290ml","provider":"Wiltshire Wood Flooring Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}