Bostik: The Sustainable Way to Stick!
A quick browse through the Greengates Builders Merchant website will show you just how many big-name brands we have chosen to create our extensive and ever-growing product portfolio. From Adseal to Azpects, K-Rend to Keylite and Sika to Stanley, we've got them all. In this edition of our blog, we're going to take a look at another premium brand: Bostik.
Bostik is a brand with a long heritage dating back more than 100 years. Today, the Bostik name is recognised and renowned all over the world as an industry leader in the sealants and adhesives sector. By the way, if you're wondering where the 'Bostik' name comes from, it's derived from 'bastikos'. This is a Greek verb which means... you guessed it... 'to stick'!
So what is it about Bostik that has allowed it to remain at the forefront for such a long time? It's a brand that is known for its adaptability, continuing to innovate by incorporating new technologies and working practices. It has also proven itself ready, willing and able to meet the evolving demands of its customers. As awareness of the need to protect the environment has increased, a growing number of consumers are seeking to purchase more sustainable products and Bostik has risen to this challenge.
Ongoing research and development at Bostik has focused on creating products that increasingly incorporate sustainable, renewable and environmentally-conscious materials. The brand has worked hard to improve its energy-efficiency while simultaneously reducing the amount of waste at every stage of production. Where possible, the packaging of Bostik products is fullygrecyclable and renewable energy is used during manufacture.
Greengates is a proud supplier of several Bostik products. The range includes:
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As you may have guessed from the name, one of the key qualities of Vitri-Flex is its flexibility. Not only is it flexible, the product is also extremely versatile and can be used to attach all sorts of surface coverings to walls and floors. Whether its ceramic tiles, natural stone, mosaics, porcelain or just about anything else, Vitri-Flex has got you (and the surface!) covered. Engineered to provide reliable grip and adhesion even in permanently-wet areas, Vitri-Flex sets rapidly; in many cases, the setting time is just two hours.
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Made using a significant proportion of recycled material and showcasing Bostik's unique Plasprime® technology, this superior product offers a simple yet effective way to stabilise and prime surfaces prior to new plaster being applied. Whether used on render, bricks, concrete or blocks, Bostik Plasterer's Stabilising Primer provides a smooth surface that dries completely evenly. Choose from a 5 or 10 litre container to suit your requirements.
Please browse the Greengates website to discover all of the Bostik products we have available to purchase.