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    Compressible foam joint packing strip

    • Range of widths available to suit a variety of expansion joints
    • Compressible foam – easily cut to length
    • Reduces cost/volume of Joint filler required

    Enables deep joints to be filled to a consistent depth with Jointex compounds without waste or loss of material.

    Available in 15mm, 20mm and 30mm diameters.

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    With 35 years of expertise, Polycote provides nationwide floor coating and screed installations, fully equipped for every project.

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    Jointex PU

    Chemical resistant and with superb adhesion, this twin-pack polyurethane is an extremely strong pourable joint sealant, resistant to heavy traffic.

    £154.80
    ex. VAT £185.76 inc. VAT

    Jointex EP

    This product is currently unavailable but please see the suggested alternative Jointex PU Our flagship expansion joint sealant. Extremely tough (protecting the shoulders of the joint),…

    £154.80
    ex. VAT £185.76 inc. VAT

    Crackfiller EP100

    Polycote's specialist concrete crack filler. A pourable ultra-low viscosity twin-pack epoxy designed to penetrate well into the crack, curing far harder than the original concrete.

    £42.80 – £82.70
    ex. VAT £51.36 inc. VAT
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    Jointex XFH

    An expansion joint filler for concrete floor repairs and concrete floor protection. Perfect for filling construction joints, expansion joints and cracks. High strength Resistant to heavy…

    £158.75
    ex. VAT £190.50 inc. VAT

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    High quality 7 inch trowel suitable for the mixing & application of Polycote Floor Repairs, Floor Screeds, Cretex LM & Wetterflex TG Durable and long lasting…

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    Flexiblade

    A tough, soft bladed foam rubber Excellent for the fast application of all Polycote Floor Coatings

    £19.80 – £32.80
    ex. VAT £23.76 inc. VAT

    Squeegee Straight

    For the easy spreading of self levelling screeds and coatings. 24″ /  600mm The polyurethane blades are solvent resistant and non marking All blades replaceable and…

    £48.75
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