TECHNICAL

When it comes to the technical side of things, knowing what you are doing and using the right products for the job can be the difference between something spectacular and a complete disaster. We work with high spec products to give reassurance from the start right through to the end of your project. Click on the links below to read more about the products that we use.

AQUADRAIN EK

Capillary passive drainage mat for external tiling on patios, balconies and terraces

High performance, capillary passive surface drainage system for solid-bed tiling on balconies, patios and roof terraces.

TERRAMAXX TSL

Height and level adjustable pedestal system for balconies, patios and terraces

Terramaxx TSL is a completely pre-assembled raised floor support system enabling quick and simple laying of tiles on balconies, terraces and other walk-on surfaces.

MICROMAX SEALANT

Anti-mould silicone sealant for walls and floors

BAL Micromax Sealant is a unique high performance ready to use silicone sealant with built-in Microban® antimicrobial protection for walls and floors. Waterproof and providing excellent adhesion, BAL Micromax Sealant is perfect for sealing movement joints in floor and wall installations

BAL GROUT-EFFECT SEALANT

Anti-mould grout-effect silicone sealant for walls and floors

Ready-to-use grout-effect silicone sealant with built-in Microban antimicrobial protection. The new grout-effect technology provides a textured, grout-effect, matt-finish for perimeter and movement joints.

BAL SPF S1

Flexible S1 tile adhesive for walls and floors

Offers users an extended open time of 30 minutes and pot life of 5 hours. Suitable for areas of total immersion in water such as swimming pools and showers. It is also suitable for installations subject to limited movement and vibration, and heated screeds.

SINGLE PART FASTFLEX

One-part elastomeric tile adhesive for floors and walls

BAL Single Part Fastflex is a highly flexible S2 tile adhesive and can also be utilised as isolating, anti-fracture underlay for ceramic tiles. Recommended for areas subject to limited movement and vibration

SUPERCOVER RAPIDSET

High yield, rapid-setting tile adhesive for walls and floors

A cementitious non-slip wall and floor adhesive, BAL Supercover Rapidset provides outstanding yield and sets in double quick-time – suitable for grouting after only 2 hours. Providing an open time of 20 minutes and pot life of 45 minutes

MAX-FLEX FIBRE

Highly flexible tile adhesive for walls and floors with FST

Standard setting and highly flexible tile adhesive, BAL Max-Flex Fibre has been developed with our Fibre Strand Technology for improved flexibility and strength. With and extended open time of more than 40 min and a pot life of 5 hrs.

RAPID-FLEX ONE

Flexible cementitious S1 wall and floor tile adhesive with FST

Enhanced with BAL Fibre Strand Technology (FST) for improved flexibility and strength, BAL Rapid-Flex One can be grouted after only three hours, and provides extended open time of 30 minutes and pot life of 60 minutes.

FLEXBONE 2EASY

Unique floating uncoupling mat for problem floors.

BAL Flexbone 2Easy is a unique loose-laid uncoupling mat where no adhesive is needed underneath. Tile immediately to contaminated, stained or cracked screeds and over bitumen. Fast-track tiling on new anhydrite and sand:cement screeds that aren’t cured as moisture evaporates through covering joints.

BAL GROUT FLEX WIDE JOINT

Wide Joint Tile Grout for Walls and Floors

BAL Grout Flex Wide Joint is a water and frost resistant cementitious wide joint tile grout for walls and floors and is suitable for joint widths from 3mm to 20mm. Suitable for grouting ceramics, mosaics and natural stone/quarry tiles, in dry or wet interior and exterior environments

RAPID-MAT

Uncoupling matting for fast track tiling onto problematic floors

BAL Rapid-Mat is an innovative fast-track uncoupling membrane to accommodate lateral movement for tile installations on floors with limited movement.

FLEXBONE VARIED

Advanced high load-bearing uncoupling membrane for substrates with limited movement

BAL Flexbone VAried is a high load-bearing, waterproof uncoupling membrane that accommodates lateral movement. A fast-track system, it can be used for a number of installations including heavy trafficked areas.

PRIME APD

Acrylic primer for walls and floors

BAL Prime APD is a rapid-drying acrylic. BAL Prime APD stabalises dusty surfaces and reduces the porosity of backgrounds. APD helps stabilise backgrounds prior to tiling in interior or exterior environments.

FLEX ONE

Enhanced standard setting flexible tile adhesive

BAL Flex One truly revolutionises the standard-set category with a long open and working time, excellent non-slip properties and may be grouted in as little as six hours! With an extended pot life of 2 1/2 hours and open time of 45 minutes

BAL XL FLOOR ONE

Flexible thick bed floor tile adhesive for large format tiles

XL Floor One for fixing XL or large format floor tiles in dry or wet interior and exterior environments. With extended open and working times. Use up to 25mm bed thickness in one application.

BAL MICROMAX3 ECO

Antimicrobial wall and floor grout for joints 1mm to 30mm

Micromax3 ECO features new improved, longer-lasting Microban antimicrobial protection, locked in colour-consistency and efflorescence-free formulation. Easier clean-off and less haze ensures a more durable lasting finish every time.

LEVEL MAX

High performance, all-in-one leveller with FST

The maximum performance, thick-bed floor leveller with Fibre Strand Technology (FST). BAL Level Max has a maximum bed depth up to 80mm in a single application – the largest in the market.

BAL LEVEL FAST

Rapid-setting floor levelling compound

A rapid-setting levelling compound, BAL Level Fast can be walked on after only 30 minutes and tiled on after 45 mins. Level Fast can be used from 2mm to 30mm. Formulated with Fibre Strand Technology for extra flexibility and strength, there is no need for spike rolling.

CLEANER PRO

PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE FOR SURFACES

No need to rinse. For more stubborn dirt, wash using more concentrated solutions.For washing after laying of delicate surfaces (marble, travertine, granite, polished agglomerates etc.)

DETERDEK PRO

END-OF-WORK CLEANING

Detergent for end-of-installation washing. Removes post-application deposits and building-site dirt. Eliminates saline efflorescence from terracotta. Eliminates lime-scale from floors, showers, sanitary fittings.

PS87 PRO

PROFESSIONAL DEGREASING CLEANING AGENT

When diluted, it cleans and removes grease from dirty floors in porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles, natural stone, terracotta and concrete.

When undiluted, it removes stubborn stains from porcelain floor tiles.

Excellent for basic cleaning of natural stones that are sensitive to acids.

MARBLE RESTORER

MARBLE RESTORATION KIT

Restoring small marble, travertine or polished limestone surfaces, that have been attacked by acidic substances or weather conditions. Ideal for restoring bathroom or kitchen worktops, tables, steps, doorsteps, window sills. It also eliminates dullness due to wear and tear. Effective on marble surfaces and on all polished limestones. Effective on marble-concrete agglomerates (terrazzo), marble-resin agglomerates with polished finish.

NOPAINT STAR

GEL CLEANER FOR WALLS

Removes graffiti from treated and untreated walls: it is particularly effective on rough or porous surfaces (concrete/plaster walls, exposed brick, natural stone). Provides in-depth cleaning and degreasing. Cleans smog and dust from exterior walls.

CR10

CLEANER FOR EPOXY RESIDUES

High viscosity liquid detergent for cleaning epoxy grout residues, stains and streaks from wall and floor surfaces. Ideal for non-absorbent materials such as porcelain tiles, glazed ceramic and glass mosaics.

CLEAN&SHINE

SPARKLING CLEANLINESS IN THE HOME

Cleans all surfaces: wall tiles, ceramic tiles, plastic laminates, glazed surfaces, stainless steel, glass and mirrors. Ideal for tops made of marble, granite, marble and quartz agglomerates.

ALGACID

ACTIVE MOULD REMOVER

Rapidly removes mould and sanitises stone, plaster, concrete, terracotta, grouting, ceramic, glass and white limestone plaster surfaces.

W68

STAIN PROTECTOR FOR UNPOLISHED SURFACES

Seals and protects porous materials such as untreated natural stone, terracotta and concrete from oily dirt. Suitable for interior and exterior surfaces. For use on interior floors as a protective base-coat before the application of wax.

STONE PLUS

WATER- AND OIL-REPELLENT PROTECTION

Protects and revives the original colour of polished, untreated and tumbled natural stone. Deeply penetrates the material and protects it from watery or oily stains and dirt. Ideal for all stone applications, worktops, rosettes and any decorative stone objects. Excellent for use indoors and outdoors.

MP90 ECO

WATER- AND OIL-REPELLENT PROTECTION

The best environmentally-friendly stain protection for porcelain tiles, natural stone, marble and granite with polished, brushed and matt smoothed finishes. Reduces absorption without affecting the material’s natural look.

FUGAPROOF

GROUT PROTECTION

Protects and sanitizes cement-based grouts. Facilitates dirt removal and routine cleaning. Prevents water and stains from being absorbed into the surface.

STOPDIRT

DIRT REPELLENT

Makes cleaning quick and easy and surfaces hygienic. Improves the material’s resistance to dirt. Maintains the original appearance of the material over time.

WET LOOK

WET-EFFECT TONING PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

Stain-proof sealer and anti-dirt product with wet effect for unpolished natural stone surfaces, unpolished agglomerates and terracotta. Prevents the absorption of stains and facilitates dirt removal. Particularly suited for exterior use; also effective in interiors. Prevents surfaces from flaking.

MATT WAX

NATURAL-EFFECT PROTECTIVE WAX

For floor maintenance and matt finish for treatments of terracotta, quarry tiles, tumbled marble and natural stone floors. The ideal finishing coat after the application of a water-based water-proofing sealer. Ideal on interior walls made of bricks and natural stones, on decorative coverings made of gypsum, manufactured stone and concrete to prevent flaking and strengthen the surface.

SATIN WAX

SATIN-EFFECT PROTECTIVE WAX

Ideal both for treatment and maintenance. Protects unpolished natural stones (limestone, slate, etc.), red stoneware, non-vitrified quarry tiles and various types of terracotta. Recommended for treating floors made of: slate, manufactured stone and cement tiles. Highly recommended for maintenance of marble and natural stone with brushed finish.

LONGLIFE

GLOSSY PROTECTIVE WAX

Ideal for protecting unpolished natural stone, granite and terracotta surfaces. Excellent also for maintaining quartz concrete floors treated with BETON. Generates a high-sheen and ultra-protective polymer surface film. Ideal for protecting polished natural stone floors in public areas.

ANTIQUE WAX

MEDIUM BROWN WAX FOR QUARRY TILES AND TERRACOTTA.

Provides an aged appearance A soft paste wax, blended from three types of wax which gives treated surfaces an excellent shine. It provides a resilient protective layer against water, dust, dirt and a variety of commonly found household contaminants.

CLEAR WAX

A CLEAR WALL AND FLOOR TILE POLISH.

BOILED LINSEED OIL

PRE-POLISH SEALER FOR TERRACOTTA.

A rich golden coloured oil ideal for protecting and enhancing machine and hand made terracotta. Fills and hardens within the open pores of the terracotta inhibiting the absorption of grime and fluids. Offers good mechanical strength to low fire hand made terracotta.

IRONWAX SATIN

SELF SHINE SATIN FINISH FILM FORMING ACRYLIC SEALER

Low maintenance self-shine satin finish film forming acrylic sealer. Enhances colour and texture, protects against staining and stubborn dirt, easy to maintain. May be used on travertine, limestone, sandstone, slate, un-polished marble, terracotta, porous quarries, bricks, terrazzo and concrete.

IRONWAX GLOSS

SELF SHINE GLOSS FINISH FILM FORMING ACRYLIC SEALER

MATTSTONE

NATURAL MATT FINISH IMPREGNATING SEALER

Suitable for all types of natural and artificial stone, unglazed porcelain, sandstone, slate, marble, terracotta, quarry, brick & concrete. A natural matt finish impregnating sealer that, on some stones, may also delicately enhance colour and texture. Helps protect against staining. Strongly repels water, oil and grease. Allows surfaces to breathe.

STAIN STOP

IMPREGNATOR FOR NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL STONE

This special impregnator optimally protects absorbent, stain-sensitive natural and engineered stone surfaces against staining. Largely prevents penetration of oil, grease and water and makes further maintenance easier.

WAX-OFF

WAX AND OIL REMOVER

Removes layers of wax, sealants, tar, oil stains, lacquer and glue. Deposits are dissolved and can then be washed off with water.

ALGEX

SPECIAL CLEANER FOR OUTDOOR AREAS

Removes common dirt and slippery green deposits from terraces, steps, paths, walls, etc. Quarry tiles, stone, concrete, plaster and wood are thoroughly cleaned and brightened up. Lithofin ALGEX* is perfect for use on hard-to-reach areas such as solar panels.