Product Focus: Stopgap 300
We take a closer look at F. Ball’s heavy-duty smoothing compound, Stopgap 300.
What is Stopgap 300?
A fast-drying smoothing compound, suitable for preparing sound absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors, which is designed to provide an ultra-strong, extremely smooth base prior to the installation of floorcoverings.
Where can Stopgap 300 be used?
In areas subject to heavy loads and/or high levels of foot traffic, such as hospital corridors, airport terminals, schools, sports facilities and busy retail environments.
Where thin, resilient floorcoverings, including luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs), will be installed – its excellent self-levelling properties means that it creates an extremely smooth surface, preventing imperfections showing through.
It is also recommended for wood flooring installations – the product’s strength enables it to withstand the stresses and strains exerted by the natural movements of wood floorcoverings over the lifetime of an installation.
This smoothing compound can be applied over a wide range of subfloor types including sand/cement screeds, concrete, calcium sulphate (e.g. anhydrite), granolithic, terrazzo, epoxy and polyurethane resins, ceramic and quarry tiles and Stopgap waterproof surface membranes.
What’s different about Stopgap 300?
In technical terms, it has an extremely high compressive strength, which is why it is able to deliver heavy-duty performance and cope with high levels of foot traffic.
Something you might not know about this smoothing compound:
It can be pump applied up to 1500m2 per day, dependent upon manpower, thickness applied and equipment used.
The smoothing compound is protein-free, making it suitable for use in biologically sensitive areas such as hospitals.
For more information about Stopgap 300, visit the F. Ball website.