Tooling & Kit Archives - Flooring Africa

Article | Moisture Meters – Wood Moisture WHAT?

Posted 12th Jun 2019 by Squad Leader 1482 0 0

Concrete & Wood Moisture Meter Science Simplified (Slightly)! (A starting point more directed at the emerging flooring industry than those already in-the-know) Moisture meters…we know we need them or should have them, but do we really even...

Article | Portamix Hippo – No Contest

Posted 14th May 2019 by Squad Leader 1025 0 0

Some tools are luxuries and others are five-minute wonders. When it comes to a bulk mixer for flowable materials like screeds, grouts or epoxies, Portamix Hippo falls into the category of the essential, especially for the likes of a commercial...

Giveaway S2,E10 | Portamix Hippo Review

Posted 16th Apr 2019 by Squad Leader 1214 0 0

Such an exciting and pivotal moment! Thanks so much to National Urethane Industries and Portamix Global for stepping up and supporting Flooring Africa! In today’s episode, we test out the Portamix Hippo on site with Cape Coast Flooring...

Vlog S1,E2 | Screed Prep for LVT | A Bumpy Ride

Posted 1st Aug 2018 by Squad Leader 1104 0 0

In this episode we join the Coastline Specialist Screed Prep Team in Greyton, Western Cape, South Africa, as they prepare for an LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) installation. Quality results are all about the preparation. This information is useful for...

Vlog S2,E11 | Bosch Laser Measure Review | Fast & Accurate Flooring Measure Ups

Posted 9th May 2019 by Squad Leader 1046 0 0

First things first…no Portamix Hippo was harmed in the making of this vlog! Yet you will kick yourself you-know-where if you don’t enter the new Portamix giveaway, ending 15 May 2019. To enter, visit our Competitions page...

Vlog S2,E13 | Moisture Metres Explained | Getting Your Feet Wet

Posted 28th May 2019 by Squad Leader 1028 0 0

Moisture meters are critical tools for a successful flooring installation, yet there is so much confusion about what their readings mean and how to use them. In the interests of #savingfloors, this is really important information. In...

Vlog S2,E14 | Bosch GSL 2 Professional Laser Level | Product Review

Posted 13th Jun 2019 by Global Admin 1331 0 0

Thanks to Bosch for giving us the opportunity to play with and experience the Bosch GSL 2 Professional Laser Level. This really is a highly valuable, time and money saving tool to get onto the site, assess conditions and adjust your planning...

Vlog S3,E4 | Hilti Power Tools | Professional Fleet Solutions

Posted 1st Mar 2020 by Squad Leader 799 0 0

I recently gatecrashed a Hilti power tool demonstration being held at the VTC (Village Timber Co) workshop here in sunny Cape Town, South Africa. To say the least, I was blown away by the array and level of personalized service Jo Brom was...