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Having high-quality adhesive tape at hand can be a lifesaver, whether you’re dealing with minor household fixes or small-scale construction tasks. The ZOOM range of reinforced and elastic LDPE-based tapes makes gluing and fastening work quick and hassle-free in both domestic and professional settings.

The Key to Success: Choosing the Right Tape

According to Orestas Alekna, Product Group Manager at UAB Tegra State, adhesive tapes are indispensable tools for professional craftsmen and homeowners alike. Selecting the most suitable tape depends on the complexity of the task and the working conditions.

“The first step in choosing a tape is identifying its intended purpose and the environment in which it will be used. For outdoor tasks or areas with high humidity, opt for tapes designed to withstand temperature fluctuations and moisture,” advises O. Alekna.

For example, ZOOM IRON TAPE is a high-performance tape with a synthetic rubber adhesive that offers excellent resistance to aging and temperature extremes. With strong initial adhesion, this tape is ideal for outdoor applications, including rough surfaces like brick, concrete, and stone, as well as low-energy surfaces like polyethylene. Additionally, it boasts an impressive tensile strength of up to 700 N/25 mm.

Handy for Garden and Automotive Repairs

O. Alekna also highlights two other must-have ZOOM products for any toolbox: ZOOM Professional Reinforced Tape and ZOOM Reinforced Gray Tape.

“ZOOM Professional Reinforced Tape is a versatile solution for quick fixes. It’s perfect for household repairs, garden work, construction tasks, and even car repairs,” notes Alekna.

This tape stands out for its strong adhesion, water and abrasion resistance, and ease of use—it can even be torn by hand.

“For smaller home projects, I recommend the ZOOM Reinforced Gray Tape. It’s ideal for routine repairs or unexpected situations like fixing a broken pump hose. This tape will prove invaluable,” adds Alekna.

Tips for Optimal Use To ensure you have enough material for the entire project, Alekna advises considering the tape’s width and length. Choosing the right dimensions can make all the difference in completing your tasks efficiently.

As winter approaches, everyone wants to enjoy a cozy, warm home despite the dropping temperatures outside. Achieving this, however, can be challenging without the right door and window installation foam. A high-quality foam not only ensures a tight seal but also helps prevent the growth of mold and mildew inside your home. The FOME FLEX range of door and window installation foams offers advanced solutions tailored to your specific needs, featuring some of the most innovative properties available on the market.

The key to success lies in making the right choice

“Quality window and door installation foams must, first and foremost, ensure that your home is airtight,” says Daniel Počikovskij, product manager at Tegra State. “These foams are designed to retain heat during winter and maintain cool temperatures in summer. They should also feature both open and closed pores, allowing the sealed materials to breathe and preventing the development of mold.”

“For foams to effectively ensure the proper installation and airtightness of windows and doors, they must possess several key properties,” he explains.

“When selecting foam, it’s important to consider its thermal conductivity, which should be as low as possible,” says D. Počikovskij, discussing the key properties of foam. “For doors and windows, flexible foams are preferable, as they adapt to the movement of the structure, preventing tearing or detachment from door and window frames. In contrast, low-quality foam tends to be rigid, breaking easily when the structure shifts, which then allows heat and moisture to seep in.”

“For ease of use, foams should have low secondary expansion and low curing pressure; otherwise, they can cause structural shifts. The setting speed is another critical factor—high-quality foams cure more quickly, allowing excess material to be trimmed off in as little as 20 minutes, saving valuable time for craftsmen.”

Delivering the Best Performance on the Market

D. Počikovskij highlights three FOME FLEX products worth considering when selecting an installation foam.

The FOME FLEX “7 Doors & Windows” installation foam is specifically designed for the professional sealing of windows and doors, offering exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation. With an impressively low thermal conductivity of just 0.030 W/mK—among the best on the market—this foam ensures superior energy efficiency. Its elastic seam can accommodate up to 25% displacement, while maintaining extremely low secondary expansion. Additionally, the “7 Doors & Windows” foam provides excellent sound insulation and is suitable for outdoor use in a wide range of conditions, functioning effectively in ambient temperatures from -5°C to +35°C, even during rain or snowfall.

Another popular choice among window and door installers is FOME FLEX installation foam ”DOUBLE PISTOL FOAM”. It has a very low secondary expansion of just 30%, an extremely low thermal conductivity and can be used at temperatures as low as -10 °C. Another advantage is the new ”Double Pistol” technology, which makes it possible to work with both the pistol and the adapter supplied with the bottle. This is particularly useful for reaching narrower and less accessible areas.

D. Počikovskij highly recommends the FOME FLEX “FAST CUT 75 L,” the fastest-setting professional polyurethane installation foam on the market, known for its exceptionally high yield. This foam, designed for sealing and insulation, delivers a yield of 75 liters per bottle with a secondary expansion rate of just 30%. It polymerizes remarkably quickly, allowing cutting to be performed in as little as 10 minutes and achieving full curing in just 1.5 hours—significantly faster than the 12-hour curing time typical of conventional foams.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

D. Počikovskij emphasizes that to fully enjoy the benefits of FOME FLEX installation foam, it’s crucial to avoid several common mistakes.

“The surfaces where you apply the foam must be clean and free of grease. It’s also very important to moisten both the surfaces before application and the foam itself after it has been sprayed. This ensures the best possible result,” explains Počikovskij.

For foams designed for use in sub-zero temperatures, he notes that the bottle should still be kept warm, and the foam should not be moistened. Additionally, the foam’s expansion properties, though minimal, should always be considered.

“You need to be aware of the foam’s expansion rate and leave enough room for it to expand when applying it to gaps,” advises Počikovskij, product manager at Tegra State Ltd.

For anyone carrying out insulation work, one of the most important tools is tape which provides perfect sealing and adhesion. For this reason, we have created ZOOM vapor barrier tape, featuring unique adhesive properties which can bond to a variety of surfaces while the elastic base guarantees optimal tightness.

Single-sided adhesive ZOOM vapor barrier tape is designed to ensure a long-term, completely sealed connection between water vapor insulating materials, as well as with wall and roof structures. Due to its unique adhesive properties, it can be bonded with various surfaces – from plywood and chipboards to vapor barrier and sealing films.

ZOOM vapor barrier tape is mostly used in performing various insulation works, such as insulating the facade, internal walls, and roof. Craftsmen who already value the properties of ZOOM vapor barrier tape will use it even in places where ventilation pipes are connected.

This vapor barrier tape stands out from similar products, surpassing them in many useful features. ZOOM vapor barrier tape is extremely elastic and can stretch even up to three times its initial position. The tape’s elastic base ensures optimal tightness on various surfaces and overlaps.

The product is also perfectly suitable for both indoor and outdoor use as it is resistant to ultraviolet rays, and the lowest working temperature reaches -20 degrees.

In order to achieve the best results when using ZOOM vapor barrier tape, it is important to prepare properly and follow the instructions for use. Water, dust, grease, and any other dirt build-up must be removed from the surfaces that need to be bonded, and all residue from cleaning agents or other auxiliary materials must also be removed with a clean, dry cloth.

If the work is carried out at a lower temperature and in order to obtain the best possible adhesion, the tape should be at room temperature – this way the glue activates effectively. It is also important to comply with the recommended operating temperature, and the tape used must be properly pressed to the bonded surfaces without leaving air gaps. In the case of improper bonding, it is necessary to remove and bond a new tape.

The materials to be bonded must also be properly attached in accordance with the techniques specified in DIN 4108/11. When it is not possible to ensure application without increased stretching of the material, the materials must be additionally reinforced by mechanical means.

ZOOM vapor barrier tape also meets the strict requirements of EnEV (DIN 4108/11) for the permanent sealing of a hermetic vapor barrier sheet. This product is an excellent choice when looking for professional and top-quality help with insulation or other work. See for yourself how you can achieve the perfect adhesion and tightness!

Masonry works can be even simpler, faster and more efficient from now on. Experience this for yourself by trying FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS polyurethane foam glue for blocks and stone and discover how the extremely high adhesion force and both heat and cold resistant properties guarantee comfortable working conditions.

FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS feature a special polyurethane-based absorbent, gel technology foam, suitable for gluing various elements, such as building blocks, bricks, stone or other materials that require strong adhesion. The glue is also suitable for gluing silicate, gas silicate, concrete, ceramic and other types of blocks. It can be used for building partitions, walls or retaining walls.

FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS polyurethane foam adhesive is head and shoulders above the quality of other commonly used materials for masonry work. For example, dry mixes can take up to 3-7 days to bond while you will achieve the same result in just 15 minutes using this new technology foam glue.

With up to 120 tonnes of shear adhesion per square metre, FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS foam adhesive has another unique feature – a significantly wider working temperature range. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, this product can be used in temperatures ranging from -5 °C to +30 °C. By using FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS, you can easily carry out masonry work in all seasons, in contrast to the help of conventional mixtures, which can only be used when the thermometer column reaches +10 °C.

What’s more, by replacing the dry mix with foam glue, the work can be completed approximately 30% faster. For example, when using dry mixes in winter, it takes up to 28 days for them to harden, while with FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS it takes just 24 hours.

The new glue is based on an innovative seamless technology that causes the seam to shrink slightly rather than expand.  It is blown into a gel-like mass that penetrates into the interior of the block, thus ensuring full adhesion and eliminating the risk of cold bridges. FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS foam glue also does not expand and has a yield of 55 m/ 2 cm seam – about 10 m² blocks.

FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS foam glue is easy to use – shake the bottle vigorously, screw on the gun, and clean the working surface thoroughly at a positive temperature. Next, turn the bottle with the valve down and adjust the foam spray flow by turning the valve at the end of the gun handle. The first row of blocks must be levelled in the usual way – with a dry mix adhesive mortar. Then spray the glue seam at a distance of 1 cm, in strips, as shown in the diagram. Spray the glue on both horizontal and vertical surfaces; when it shrinks a little, immediately press the surfaces together.

For blocks up to 130 mm, one seam is enough, while larger ones will need two seams. The seam thickness for aerated/porous concrete blocks should reach 2-3 cm, and for calibrated ceramic blocks – 5-6 cm.

Seams can be adjusted for up to 2 minutes. If the foam is used at low temperatures, the bottle must be warmed up to +18 °C by placing it in warm water or keeping it in a warm room.

Use FOME FLEX GLUE BLOCKS foam glue for easy and fast masonry works right now!

A waterproofing system product line that surpasses competitors: how did FOME FLEX HydroProtect earn the craftsmen trust?

If you need waterproofing works done before tiling in different rooms, home improvement professionals have a wide selection of products on the market for this need. However, craftsmen often complain about the poor elasticity of the products and the high price, which does not justify the quality. Tegra State noticed such trends and therefore decided to offer the market a slightly thicker membrane with a higher concentration of materials, which is closer to paste consistency. It is the product line of FOME FLEX HydroProtect waterproofing system. It offers a full range of quality, professional, and reliable products used before ceramic tiling works.

FOME FLEX HydroProtect is intended for craftsmen who want to perform waterproofing work in the bathroom, kitchen, laundries, sanitary, and other rooms before laying ceramic tiles. This product line is also suitable for heated floor designs. The range of the offered waterproofing system is very wide, so craftsmen can choose a comprehensive solution. The FOME FLEX HydroProtect system consists of a special primer, membrane, tape, corners, and sleeves.

The most important component of the FOME FLEX waterproofing system – the membrane – has excellent adhesion to substrate. It is elastic, quick drying, easy to apply, ready to use, and protects rooms from fungus and mold. After applying the product to the surfaces, the latter are also protected from the harmful effects of oils and fats. In addition, this membrane is one-component, fiber-reinforced, environmentally friendly, i.e. without solvents and plasticizers.

It is also important that both the FOME FLEX HydroProtect membrane and the FOME FLEX HydroProtect primer adhere reliably to the most common surfaces used for finishing works. These products can be applied on OSB, cement particle, gypsum fiber, and plasterboard panels, plaster, porous and plain concrete, masonry, stone, and screeds. FOME FLEX HydroProtect primer is also special. It contains additives that improve adhesion to the waterproofing membrane, and the product itself creates a light protection against moisture, is quick-drying, deeply penetrating and easy to apply.

FOME FLEX HydroProtect tape, corners, and sleeves are also unique. The products are strong, withstand water pressure of up to 3 bar. They’re also extremely elastic, with the tape alone having an elasticity of 106 percent transversely and 168 percent longitudinally.

FOME FLEX HydroProtect tape, corners and sleeves are designed to provide additional reinforcement in places where deformational tearing is possible. At the same time, they are used in the joints of floors, walls, and ceilings, for internal and external corners, and in places where pipes pass through.

Therefore, in order to carry out comprehensive and complete waterproofing of for example bathroom before tiling, FOME FLEX HydroProtect products will be completely enough for professional, high-quality, and smooth work of craftsmen. But what makes these products better than their counterparts on the market?

During the observation of the competitors and after analyzing the products, we noticed that home finish craftsmen are often disappointed by the low elasticity and high price, which does not justify the quality. Very often products equivalent to FOME FLEX HydroProtect are quite liquid. They contain a lot of water and the recommended application of two coats result in a rather thin final thickness of the membrane.

During the creation of the products of the FOME FLEX HydroProtect system, it was decided to make the membrane a little thicker. It has a higher concentration of waterproofing materials, so the consistency of the membrane is closer to that of a paste. These products are unique in that, once the water has evaporated, they will be able to create a truly solid and elasitc final membrane thickness of two layers. However, this does not affect the work. The membrane is easy to apply, can be worked with both a brush and a roller brush, and the product has a really high area coverage. Therefore, FOME FLEX HydroProtect surpassed its counterparts on the market and earned the trust of home finish professionals. These products, characterized by their unique advantages, are called today a reliable, high-quality, and effective choice for all craftsmen.

The higher the yield and the extremely fast setting. These are one of the most important requirements that are placed on installation foams by the construction professionals. However, not all products on the market can offer these benefits that are relevant to every master. That is the reason, why we made sure that the installation of windows and doors and the sealing of any cavity in construction is fast, smooth and of high-quality, at the same time ensuring high thermal and acoustic insulation. The innovative solution is the polyurethane installation foam of new generation “FOME FLEX ULTRA FAST 75L”, which is the fastest-setting foam on the market and has an extremely high yield.

The polyurethane installation foam “FOME FLEX ULTRA FAST 75L” is a truly unique product of new generation. It has a free blowing yield of around 75 litres. This cannot be offered by similar products on the market.

The most common volume of high-yield foam from other manufacturers is up to 65 litres. However, even this is achieved through extremely high secondary expansion of up to 100%. This means that the inflatable seam doubles in size, hindering correct placement of the seam, as you need to anticipate how much space you need to leave for it. Otherwise, the expanded foam will over-expand and damage the structure due to expansion pressure.

“FOME FLEX ULTRA FAST 75L” is a completely different solution. This product has only 30% secondary expansion, but still a higher yield. This makes it easier to form the seam, the foam does not break the door or window structure and the foam is accurately deflated. The product is also resistant to mould and mildew, high and low temperatures – it can be used from -60°C to +100°C. The ambient temperature ranges from -0°C to +35°C and can be used in rain or snow.

This foam has a dense and homogeneous structure, which provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation performance. It has a thermal conductivity of 0,036 W/(m*K) and a sound reduction index of 63 dB.

The product is also unique because of its extremely fast setting, which allows a faster completion of works. The cutting time for this foam is 10 minutes, compared to 30-40 minutes for similar products. Importantly, “FOME FLEX ULTRA FAST 75L” has a final set time of only 1.5 hours. In contrast, other foams on the market have a setting time of around half a day.

These features of “FOME FLEX ULTRA FAST 75L” make it possible to cut away unnecessary residues, cover foam joints, plaster, paint and do other necessary works faster. The product therefore has a wide range of applications. The foam is ideal for sealing windows and doors, for high thermal and acoustic insulation of pipes, and for filling cracks, splits, cavities and gaps. Likewise, it is suitable for sealing joints in roofs, walls and floors, and for all window and door installation works.

The use of this product is easy and standardised – like other polyurethane foams for installation and sealing. The work surface must be thoroughly cleaned and moistened. Shake the bottle vigorously and screw the gun on. Then turn the vial upside down. To adjust the flow rate of the installation foam spray, you will need to turn the valve at the end of the pistol grip. Then fill the cavity with foam.

If the foam is used at low temperatures, the vial must be warmed up to +18C by placing it in warm water or in a warm room. Residues of undried foam are best cleaned with “Foam Cleaner Fome Flex”. It is advisable to remove hardened foam mechanically.

That’s it. Take advantage of the unique benefits of “FOME FLEX ULTRA FAST 75L” and try a product that is recognised and appreciated by construction professionals around the world.  We will make sure that every work for which this product is designed is fast, high-quality and smooth.