Smooth out those ridges, uneven trowel marks and fill cracks

Ultra Floor Feather IT by Instarmac has been formulated with exceptional properties as a scratch coat/repair mortar able to get a 3mm thick coat right down to feather edge!

It's really good for smoothing out ridges, uneven trowel marks and filling cracks on floors, and can leave a perfectly smooth finish to the substrate prior to the installation of a decorative floor covering.

Ultra Feather IT is protein free so can be used in biologically sensitive areas.

What's good about it?

• Feather up to 3mm
• Up to 25m² coverage
• Protein free
• Incredibly strong bond
• Use it for Under Floor Heating floors

What can I use it for?

• Smoothing out ridges
• Smoothing out uneven trowel marks
• Filling cracks on floors

Buy some ULTRA Feather IT

Instarmac appear on BBC News reporting concerning potholes and state of roads across the UK

Potholes account for a massive 12% of all CTC, the National cyclists' organisation, insurance claims across the UK add that to motorists who are damaging tyres and wheels, the claims are huge.

BBC Radio said that a pothole is recorded every 110 metres on average! The icy UK spells we've just had are compounding the problem.

Ultracrete has launched its new permanent pothole repair product in January 2010.

In addition to the market-leading Instant Road Repair IRR cold lay macadam, this new enhanced formulation product will provide the ultimate solution for the filling of potholes across the UK.

Permanent Pothole Repair PPR has been specially formulated to include fully graded, high PSV interlocking aggregate, specially prepared bitumen and the latest in industry technology to ensure strong flexibility and guarantee the best product performance.

Ultracrete Permanent Pothole Repair is designed for roads, pavements, driveways and car parks where potholes are a problem.

Its simple to use saving time and effort for Contractors or DIYers when repairing potholes.

Packed in 25kg contractor friendly plastic containers that are recyclable, users have a quality product that can be applied immediately – reducing the amount of potential damage claims that are ever on the increase as the state of UK roads becomes more potholed.

We'll let you know as soon as we stock Permanent Pothole Repair PPR.

Get filling those Potholes with Ultracrete Instant Road Repair

Epoxy bedding and concrete repair mortar

Ultracrete EP-R9 is a fantastic product for jobs such as bedding granite setts, paving slabs, patio slabs, coping stones etc. as well as being a great repair product

Here's some information from the Instant Road Repair Data Sheet...

Applications

Ultracrete EP-R9 is a two-part high strength epoxy resin mortar and primer system, ideally suited for bedding granite setts, paving elements up to recess covers, tree grids and coping stones as well as concrete repair for areas subject to heavy wear-and-tear.

The product contains a blend of specialist sands and fine fillers that provide exceptional strength, bond and chemical resistance, which makes it ideal for pavement edge details, vehicle ramps and pedestrian crossings.

Ultracrete EP-R9 accommodates depths from 5mm-50mm.

Preparation

As with all concrete repairs, it is vitally important to remove all grease, dirt, dust and other loose materials prior to application. Smooth substrates must be mechanically roughened, eg. by scabbling or needle gun, washed with clean water and allowed to dry.

Note: Ultracrete EP-R9 should be applied only in dry conditions in order to guarantee product performance and durability of application.

Priming

The supplied primer should be applied to substrates before the application of Ultracrete EP-R9. Mix all the content of primer A and B thoroughly in a separate vessel (not provided). Ensure moisture is not introduced at any stage to the components. Brush the mixed contents well into
the prepared substrate taking care to avoid `puddling' in depressions.

Ultracrete EP-R9 should be applied when primer has started to gel, but still has surface `tack'. Note: The primer should be applied to all areas within 3-4 minutes. Unused material will generate heat; therefore care must be taken when handling the material.

Mixing

Mix thoroughly the buff coloured Ultracrete EP-R9 Base (pack C) and dark grey coloured Ultracrete EP-R9 Hardener (pack D) to produce a cohesive dark blue/grey coloured trowellable mortar. This is best achieved by using a forced action paddle type mixer. Alternatively, vigorous hand mixing with a steel float will provide the desired consistency (please ensure the appropriate PPE is worn at all times). Lightly spray the solvent provided in the pack onto mixing tools in order to prevent material sticking.

Placing

The mixed material should be applied firmly into the primed surface to ensure positive adhesion. The primer should not be left to dry before this takes place. Pay particular attention to edges and thin sections. The surface may be closed using a steel trowel.

Cleaning

Use the solvent supplied for cleaning the tools and equipment after use.

Health & Safety

Keep containers closed when not in use. The solvent is flammable and must be kept away from ignition sources. Avoid inhalation of fumes and contact with skin and eyes. Ensure work is carried out in well-ventilated areas with appropriate local extraction. The use of protective clothing, including gloves, goggles and respiratory equipment should be worn If not well ventilated. The product can be removed from the skin by washing with plenty of water. If swallowed do not induce vomiting and seek immediate medical attention. In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with water and seek medical advice.

There's some potholes which we can't help with...

We were emailed this massive pothole image. Just imagine... "I'm sure I can get across that puddle ok in this car..."

We'd probably end up using our entire stock of Ultracrete Instant Road Repair on this monster pothole.

If you've got any smaller potholes on your drive revealed during the thaw, give it a try!

Knowing how potholes are formed will help you prevent them forming

Freezing conditions are the favourite breeding conditions for potholes, as you will have read, local authorities are bracing themselve for a pothole repair bonanza.

A lot of you have asked us how potholes are formed and how you can repair them.

Here's a bit of information on how potholes are formed.

As your tarmac drive ages it gets more porous. Rainwater penetrates cracks caused by regular from cars pulling onto your driveway.

When water freezes on your drive it expands and more cracks form. The tarmac gets pushed outwards like a bubble.

When the ice thaws out, it creates voids or gaps under the surface of your tarmac drive or path. These get larger with each time it freezes and thaws again.

The weight of your car causes your drive tarmac to collapse and form potholes which gets larger the more times you roll over it with your car.

So, what do we suggest to fix a pothole easily with a long lasting repair?

Ultracrete Instant Road Repair for Tarmac Repair

This product is so easy to use, anyone can do it!

Freezing weather and snow causes even more potholes in UK roads

It will cost millions of pounds, but it is a job UK Councils will need to fix them. Extra teams will be out fixing potholes, as failure to fix the potholes will cause the holes to get bigger and more expensive to fix.

Potholes are a big problem for local authorities across the country with the repeated freeze-thaw cycle of the current cold spell, its timing and its length making the problem worse this year.

Potholes are formed by water penetrating the asphalt surface of a road through cracks caused by traffic. When temperatures plunge, the water freezes, expands and causes the surface to rupture. When the ice melts, it leaves a void below the surface, which caves in under the stress of vehicles and eventually forms a pothole.

A small crack becomes a large crack, a large crack has become a small pothole and a small pothole very rapidly becomes a large pothole.

During the cold snap in February last year there was an estimated 40% increase in road damage, according to the AA. It says its insurance branch received more than three times as many claims for pothole damage than the same month the year before.

Local authorities are urging people to report potholes. This can usually be done via your council's websites.

There are also a number of other websites offering advice on dealing with and reporting potholes.

Try www.fillthathole.org.uk

Fix that Pothole with Ultracrete Instant Road Repair

See below how easy it is to fix a pothole.

Give us a minute and see how easy it is to fix a pothole on your drive or path

Check out our latest DIY video and you'll be amazed how easy it is. And it's less than a minute!

Ultracrete Instant Road Repair by Instarmac is used on motorways as a tarmac repair compound, so it's great for your driveway or path! Really quick to use, cheap and totally durable and 'Best in class'. Use Instant Road Repair for a good quality long-term temporary repair to mend potholes in driveways, paths, drives, roads, cycle tracks and car parks. Instant Road Repair comes in a handy bucket.

Ultracrete Instant Road Repair is a Permanent Cold Lay Surfacing Material which conforms to Highways Agency specification – you can pop this fact into a conversation with the neighbour!

Designed for permanent reinstatement in footways, footpaths, cycle tracks and roads. Also highly effective as a quality long-term temporary repair for the above applications.

What I can fix...

• Driveway pothole repairs
• Garden path pothole repairs

What I probably won't be fixing unless I'm getting paid...

• Footway repair
• Cycle track repair
• Road repair
• Car park repair

What's really great about this stuff...

• Instant trafficking – Drive your car on it
  
• Apply in one operation – Easy
• Simple packaging disposal – Chuck it in your plastic recycling bin
  
• Use in wet conditions – Can't put the job off!
  
• High skid resistance – Conforms to road safety requirements
• Binder is spirit based – Excellent performance in cold weather
• Unique aggregate interlocking system – Long-term durability
• Part of the Ultracrete Ironwork System 5 year reassurance

Buy it now Ultracrete Instant Road Repair

Happy New Year! Merry 8th Day of Christmas!

On the eighth day of Christmas,

my true love sent to me...

Eight Maids-a-milking
Seven Swans-a-Swimming
Six Geese-a-Laying
Five Gold Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.

DIYsupermarket.com version...

On the eighth day of Christmas,

my true love sent to me...
Eight guys a-patching
Seven Scrubbers Scrubbing
Six Geezers Spraying
Five strange things
Four Rolling Birds
Three Bench Saws
Two Rubber Gloves
And a Sikaflex cartridge in a pear tree.

Get Patching and Buy Rapid Setting Patch Repair - Ultracrete FP1

or Stone & Masonry Restoration & Repair Mortar