Moisture Control
Stopgap Isolator Membrane
Loose lay membrane
STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE is an impervious loose lay membrane sheet that installers lay over damp/contaminated subfloors before fitting of a wide range of sheet vinyl, linoleum, rubber floorcoverings and bitumen backed carpet tiles. The membrane’s underside nodules create an airspace that allows ventilation of water vapour from a damp subfloor into a dry wall. This system allows quick and easy bonding of impervious floorcoverings.
Installers often choose STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE for fast-track projects where time for traditional subfloor preparation is not available. You can use this product in heritage projects where you must preserve the existing floor, and in temporary installations where you need restore the floor to its original condition. It is not suitable for use in biologically sensitive areas such as hospital wards, operating theatres or in secure areas such as prisons or psychiatric units. Being a loose lay membrane system, STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE lacks the sound attributes of a fully bonded system, therefore users may notice a slight increase in noise levels when trafficking.
Users may benefit from using our STOPGAP JOINTING TAPE that provides extra stability to the installation of STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE.
You can read more about the application of STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE in our F-Talk article here.
- Provides a fast solution to laying a floorcovering over a damp floor.
- Ideal for use where time is important.
- Can be used to fit floorcoverings where the subfloor needs to be preserved in its original condition.
- Flooring installation can be easily removed at the end of its life.
- Excellent where subfloors are contaminated with paint, oil, adhesive residues.
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ISO 9001
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ISO 14001
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ISO 45001
STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE is an impervious loose lay membrane sheet that installers lay over damp/contaminated subfloors before fitting of a wide range of sheet vinyl, linoleum, rubber floorcoverings and bitumen backed carpet tiles. The membrane’s underside nodules create an airspace that allows ventilation of water vapour from a damp subfloor into a dry wall. This system allows quick and easy bonding of impervious floorcoverings.
Installers often choose STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE for fast-track projects where time for traditional subfloor preparation is not available. You can use this product in heritage projects where you must preserve the existing floor, and in temporary installations where you need restore the floor to its original condition. It is not suitable for use in biologically sensitive areas such as hospital wards, operating theatres or in secure areas such as prisons or psychiatric units. Being a loose lay membrane system, STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE lacks the sound attributes of a fully bonded system, therefore users may notice a slight increase in noise levels when trafficking.
Users may benefit from using our STOPGAP JOINTING TAPE that provides extra stability to the installation of STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE.
You can read more about the application of STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE in our F-Talk article here.
- Provides a fast solution to laying a floorcovering over a damp floor.
- Ideal for use where time is important.
- Can be used to fit floorcoverings where the subfloor needs to be preserved in its original condition.
- Flooring installation can be easily removed at the end of its life.
- Excellent where subfloors are contaminated with paint, oil, adhesive residues.
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ISO 9001
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ISO 14001
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ISO 45001
Stopgap Isolator Membrane Overview Data sheets and Downloads
STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE BASE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be sound, level and smooth. Remove any bumps, ridges, uneven adhesive residue and if necessary, mechanically prepare the subfloor. Any irregularities, holes or cracks in solid absorbent sand/cement screeds or concrete floors must be skimmed with a minimum thickness of 3mm of STOPGAP GREEN BAG and 114 Liquid, STOPGAP 1200 or STOPGAP 1500 in accordance with the data sheets.
Where overlaying existing floorcoverings, these must be firmly bonded. Substrates and existing floorcoverings must be able to withstand covering with STOPGAP Isolator Membrane prior to installation. The installation must be carried out at the temperature recommended for the floorcovering.
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STOPGAP ISOLATOR MEMBRANE is an impervious loose lay membrane sheet designed to be laid over damp or contaminated subfloors prior to the installation of a wide range of sheet vinyl, linoleum, rubber floorcoverings and bitumen backed carpet tiles.
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Pressure sensitive vinyl flooring adhesive for use with STOPGAP ISOLATOR
Two-part reactive flooring adhesive for use in areas subject to high levels of water.