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Ball Stopgap Fast-track 30 - 16kg - Rapid Set


£39.80

Price Includes VAT, This item is Click & Collect only!

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Wiltshire Wood Flooring Supplies

Unit 1

Penton Business Park

Stephenson Road

Churchfields Industrial Estate

Salisbury

SP2 7NP

Description

F. Ball Stopgap Fast-Track 30 is an advanced rapid-setting, rapid-drying self-levelling smoothing compound developed using the latest cement technology to provide a true fast-track flooring solution. It is suitable for preparing sound absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors before installing new floor coverings.

Designed for projects where time is critical, Stopgap Fast-Track 30 allows textile and resilient floor coverings to be installed from as little as 45 minutes under suitable conditions. With excellent self-levelling properties and low odour, it is ideal for both domestic and commercial flooring installations.

Why Choose F. Ball Stopgap Fast-Track 30?

  • Advanced rapid-setting binder technology.
  • Install resilient and textile floor coverings from approximately 45 minutes.
  • Suitable for absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors.
  • Excellent self-levelling properties.
  • Application thickness from 2mm to 10mm.
  • Low odour formulation.
  • Ideal for fast-track refurbishment projects.
  • Suitable for domestic and commercial installations.
  • Compatible with wood flooring, LVT, vinyl, carpet and other floor coverings.

Ideal For

  • Fast-track commercial flooring projects.
  • Domestic renovations.
  • Concrete subfloors.
  • Sand and cement screeds.
  • Prepared non-absorbent subfloors.
  • Preparing floors before wood flooring installation.
  • LVT and vinyl flooring installations.
  • Carpet and textile floor coverings.

Professional Advice

Stopgap Fast-Track 30 is our preferred choice when installation speed is the priority. It is ideal for retail units, offices, schools and domestic projects where downtime needs to be kept to an absolute minimum.

Before levelling, repair damaged areas using Stopgap 400 Repair for deeper repairs or Stopgap Micro Rapid for feather edging and minor imperfections.

Technical Specifications

Product Type Rapid Drying Self-Levelling Smoothing Compound
Pack Size 16kg
Mixing Liquid Clean Water
Coverage Approximately 1.6kg/m² per mm thickness
Application Thickness 2–10mm
Working Time Approximately 15–20 minutes*
Walk-On Time Approximately 30 minutes*
Ready to Cover From approximately 45 minutes with suitable textile and resilient floor coverings*
Application Method Hand or pump application
Suitable Areas Internal domestic and commercial flooring installations.

Prepare Your Subfloor Like a Professional

Correct preparation is essential for a smooth, durable and long-lasting flooring installation.

1. Check for Moisture

Test the subfloor before beginning. Where moisture control is required, select a suitable product from our Liquid DPM collection.

2. Select the Correct Primer

The correct primer depends on the substrate. Browse our range of F. Ball Primers and always follow the latest Technical Data Sheet.

3. Repair Damaged Areas

Use Stopgap Micro Rapid for feather edging and minor imperfections, or Stopgap 400 Repair for deeper holes, damaged screeds and localised repairs.

4. Choose the Right Levelling Compound

Stopgap Fast-Track 30 – The best choice when installation speed is the priority.

Stopgap 700 Superflex – Designed for plywood and timber subfloors.

Stopgap 1200 Pro – Ideal over suitable adhesive residues.

Stopgap 300 HD – Heavy-duty smoothing compound for demanding applications.

Need Help Choosing?

Not sure whether Stopgap Fast-Track 30 is the right smoothing compound for your project? Contact our flooring specialists with details of your subfloor, required installation time and floor covering, and we'll recommend the best preparation system.

Important Information

  • For internal use only.
  • Suitable for sound absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors.
  • Use the correct F. Ball primer where required.
  • Always follow the latest F. Ball Technical Data Sheet before application.
  • Drying times vary depending on site conditions and application thickness.

*Working and drying times are based on approximately 20°C with good ventilation. Lower temperatures, increased humidity and thicker applications will extend drying times.

FAQs

1. What makes Stopgap Fast-Track 30 different from other levelling compounds?

Its advanced binder technology allows many textile and resilient floor coverings to be installed from as little as 45 minutes under ideal conditions, making it one of F. Ball's fastest drying smoothing compounds.

2. Can it be used on non-absorbent subfloors?

Yes. Stopgap Fast-Track 30 is suitable for both absorbent and correctly prepared non-absorbent substrates.

3. Is it suitable for commercial flooring projects?

Yes. It is designed for both light and heavy-duty commercial environments as well as domestic installations.

4. Does it require a primer?

Some substrates require priming before application. Always follow the latest F. Ball Technical Data Sheet and use the appropriate F. Ball primer where recommended.

5. Can I install engineered wood flooring after 45 minutes?

Not necessarily. The 45-minute drying time applies to many textile and resilient floor coverings under ideal conditions. Wood flooring adhesives may require longer drying times, so always follow the adhesive manufacturer's guidance.

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