Product Focus: Stopgap 500 Micro

For this month’s Product Focus, we take a closer look at F. Ball’s rapid-drying floor finishing compound, which is now available in fully recyclable ‘eco pouches’.

What is it?

Stopgap 500 Micro is a fast setting, rapid-drying floor finishing compound, which can be used to create a smooth surface over plywood joints, existing floor levelling compounds, sand/cement and calcium sulphate screeds and other rigid, dry absorbent surfaces prior to the installation of new floorcoverings.

Where is it used?

Stopgap 500 Micro can be used in light to medium traffic areas where a perfectly smooth floor finish is required, something that is especially desirable where thin, resilient floorcoverings will be installed. It is particularly useful for filling joints between plywood panels and is designed for micro-coat application to create a feathered edge. It is also protein-free, making it suitable for use in biologically sensitive areas, such as hospitals and laboratories.

 What’s new?

Stopgap 500 Micro is now available in 4kg and 8kg ‘eco pouches’, which are fully recyclable and require significantly less plastic to produce than the 12kg buckets previously used for the product. The eco pouches are also lighter, easier to handle and provide extended product shelf-life.

F. Ball loyalty scheme members can currently get an extra 7.5% cashback on purchases of Stopgap 500 Micro and Stopgap 400 Repair up to the end of June, in addition to the usual 2.5% cashback, giving a total 10% cashback during this period.

For more information about Stopgap 500 Micro, visit the F. Ball website.