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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.

The cold season is setting in, so while temperatures still remain above freezing, now is the ideal time to insulate your home’s walls and roofs. FOME FLEX 60 Seconds offers a reliable and high-quality solution with the fastest setting foam-glue on the market. Nerijus Kalasūnas, an experienced exterior finisher in both interior and exterior decoration has been using this product since its launch over five years ago and says that once he tried FOME FLEX 60 Seconds, he knew he would never turn to any other alternative again.  He believes that insulating buildings is only one of the many impressive ways you can use this product.

“This is the ultimate product,” Kalasūnas says. “Unlike the rigid polyurethane foam commonly used by other craftsmen, this glue is suitable for all kinds of jobs. I use it for everything—from various wall and ceiling finishes to pipe routing and stair treads. It’s also incredibly effective for window construction. Having tested several alternatives to FOME FLEX, I can confidently say there is no comparable product on the market.”

Kalasūnas says that this popular foam adhesive is not only easy to use but it is also fast, strong, rigid, and extremely reliable. The product specifications back this up: when using this for building insulation or bonding panels, you only need to hold the bonded element in place for one minute. The foam adhesive sets fully in just 15 minutes and can withstand loads of up to 18 tonnes per square meter within half an hour.

 Kalasūnas shares five tips that highlight the numerous advantages of FOME FLEX 60 Seconds.

Use FOME FLEX 60 Seconds on walls

 Kalasūnas says that  FOME FLEX 60 Seconds his highly effective for wall and ceiling finishes.

“Once the adhesive is applied to the wall, it only takes a minute for the panel to adhere securely. The product bonds well with various materials, including plaster, OSB, concrete, masonry blocks, and even ceramic and stone tiles. After the materials are joined, they can be adjusted for a few more minutes, and then you’re done. Use a spirit level to ensure everything is perfectly aligned. In just a minute or two, the adhesive sets with a little extra pressure, and within ten minutes, we have a finished result,” he says.

Fast results on ceilings

The same principle applies to ceiling finishes. Kalasūnas cautions that these foam adhesive sets very quickly, so timing is crucial: “We have just one minute. If we hesitate after applying the adhesive, the product may lose its effectiveness, reducing its bonding strength. This is what makes FOME FLEX 60 Seconds unique— it’s the fastest setting foam adhesive on the market.”

Suitable for windows

When it comes to window installation, Kalasūnas says that traditional curing polyurethane foams can’t compete with this adhesive. Using FOME FLEX 60 Seconds, he completes the job faster, more reliably, and with superior quality.

“The process is the same,” he says. “With foam glue, you can trim and finish an installation in just one hour. It’s incredibly convenient— you can quickly install the windows and head home.”

Ideal for stairs

FOME FLEX 60 Seconds has also proved to be ideal for stair installation. When Kalasūnas used it to secure wooden steps, the results were remarkable.

“I had a project to repair an old staircase leading to the second floor. The stairs were uneven, and tilted to one side. I decided to glue new treads onto the existing steps. My main focus was creating a solid, level base. I positioned each step, applied foam glue underneath, and within ten minutes, the adhesive had set. I repeated this until the project was complete. Now, almost five years later, the staircase has held up perfectly—no buckling, bouncing, or shifting.”

The perfect choice for plumbing

While FOME FLEX 60 Seconds works well with flexible building materials like timber, Kalasūnas says that  this versatile foam adhesive has even more benefits. It’s particularly useful for plumbing applications.

“Once the pipes are laid and sloped correctly, the foam can be applied from below. It quickly molds and sets, holding the pipes firmly in place, so concrete can be poured immediately afterward,” says Kalasūnas.  “FOME FLEX 60 Seconds has truly become an essential tool, ensuring high-quality results on every project.”

Recently, a new addition has joined the FOME FLEX lineup: FOME FLEX 120 Seconds. This version has a slightly slower set time, making it ideal for larger slabs and for working on hot summer days.

“FOME FLEX 60 Seconds and FOME FLEX 120 Seconds are similar in quality and performance. The main difference lies in the setting speeds. With FOME FLEX 60 Seconds, you only need to wait one minute after application to proceed. FOME FLEX 120 Seconds bonds in two minutes, with full setting achieved in two hours, compared to fifteen to forty-five minutes for FOME FLEX 60 Seconds.”

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!

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!

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.