Germ-free bond

Simply re-applying adhesive doesn't work, as chemicals from the original capping or skirting have leached out and contaminated both the adhesive and the wall itself, rendering the surfaces unsuitable for re-gluing. Bacteria can also build up behind the de-bonded capping causing a potential health hazard.

A brand of Gemini Adhesives, capFIX is said to provide a solution to these problems and is particularly suitable for facilities that require a safe, germ-free environment such as hospitals, nursing homes or surgeries. Following an initial free site survey, any existing capping or skirting is removed, walls are sealed with a special stabilising solution and then phthalate and carbon black free capping and skirting is fitted. This repair provides a permanent, germ-free bond which comes with a written adhesion guarantee.

Mark Grant, director of Derbyshire Flooring, has seen impressive results when using the capFIX solution. He said: "It has stood the test of time and I can now say that capFIX has proved to be a successful long-term solution for de-bonding issues."

The capFIX solution will be exhibited on Stand F10E at the Facilities Management show, 24-26 March 2015, NEC Birmingham.