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Here at UZIN, we understand not only the time constraints installers sometimes face, but the health & safety risks they can also be exposed to when doing such jobs as installing skirting, capping & coving.
The trade often turns to solvent-based adhesives as they perform well, providing a quick and secure bond. However, due to the ever-changing health and safety rules and more calls for certified, environmentally friendly adhesives, is there a better alternative?
The safest and easiest method to install skirting, capping & coving is with skirting tapes such as UZIN U-Tack, a superior multi-purpose contact tape that can be used to install a vast range of lino, vinyl and PVC products. UZIN U-Tack skirting tape does not become brittle, providing a secure and extremely durable bond. The installation is also quicker, cleaner and most importantly, solvent-free. The product, therefore, does not require any special PPE (personal protective equipment) or work protection measures.
With solvent-based adhesives, you would need to protect your skin and airways from exposure to the adhesive and its fumes. Many solvent-based contact adhesives are also highly flammable, whereas with skirting tapes, there are no explosion risks for the installer during application. Due to the health and safety risks for both installers and clients, the use of solvent-based contact adhesives is now being banned from hospitals and other sensitive environments. We see this trend becoming more mainstream as legislations increasingly aim to improve the safety of products and create a healthy work environment.
UZIN REMUR is a superior metal reinforced contact tape that can be used to install vinyl and PVC skirting, capping and coving. As UZIN Remur contains a metal film, it prevents plasticiser migration, helping prevent shrinkage and gaping.
Both UZIN U-Tack and UZIN REMUR have been awarded EC1 Plus® certification, providing the highest possible protection against emissions and guaranteeing excellent indoor air quality.
Certified products guaranteed to contain no solvents also meet the guidelines of sustainable building initiatives such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM).
From a time-saving point of view, on average, using a skirting tape to install skirting, capping, and coving can be up to 3–4 times faster compared to your average solvent-based contact adhesive. Skirting tapes are also very easy to use and can be rolled onto walls. They are also very clean and, unlike solvent-based adhesives, do not leave messy residues on the floor or wall when installing.
To summarise, skirting tapes are the safest and easiest method of installing skirting, capping & coving. Certain skirting tapes can be used to install textile vinyl or linoleum floor covering strips, flexible vinyl skirting and cove formers. Skirting tapes such as UZIN U-Tack are the perfect solvent-free solution for the installation of skirting, coving and capping.
For more information, please visit www.uzin.co.uk or email uzin.uk@uzin-utz.com.
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