{"product_id":"f-ball-stopgap-barrier-foam-15-x-15mm-25-x-1-metre-self-adhesive-strips","title":"F. Ball Stopgap Barrier Foam 15 x 15mm – 25 x 1 Metre Self-Adhesive Strips","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF. Ball Stopgap Barrier Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e is a self-adhesive foam strip designed to prevent smoothing and levelling compounds from flowing into unwanted areas during subfloor preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides a quick and convenient alternative to pinned timber battens and is particularly useful around doorways, room openings, perimeter details and other areas where the levelling compound needs to be contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box contains \u003cstrong\u003e25 individual 1 metre lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a total of \u003cstrong\u003e25 linear metres\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each foam strip measures \u003cstrong\u003e15mm x 15mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose F. Ball Stopgap Barrier Foam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-benefit-list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents levelling compounds flowing into unwanted areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-adhesive backing for quick installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient alternative to pinned timber battens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for doorways, openings and perimeter details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to cut and position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps create clean and controlled stopping points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for professional subfloor preparation work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as 25 individual 1 metre strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContaining smoothing compounds at doorways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventing levelling compound entering adjoining rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating temporary stopping points around floor openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContaining compounds around perimeter details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForming temporary barriers during subfloor preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing as an alternative to pinned-down timber battens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF. Ball Stopgap Barrier Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrip Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15mm x 15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndividual Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 individual lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 linear metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixing Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-adhesive backing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainment barrier for smoothing and levelling compounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Stopgap Barrier Foam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Prepare the Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the surface is clean, sound and free from dust, loose material, oil or other contamination that could prevent the self-adhesive backing from bonding correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Measure and Cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the area where the levelling compound needs to stop and cut the foam strip to the required length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Remove the Backing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeel away the protective backing from the self-adhesive side of the foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Position the Foam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress the strip firmly into position, making sure there are no gaps where smoothing compound could escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Apply the Levelling Compound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the foam is securely fixed, mix and apply the selected smoothing compound in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Remove or Trim as Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the smoothing compound has set, remove or trim the barrier foam where required for the next stage of the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-advice-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your F. Ball Stopgap Preparation System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopgap Barrier Foam is designed to be used alongside professional subfloor preparation products and application tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/levelling-compound\"\u003eF. Ball Stopgap levelling compounds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the correct product from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/levelling-compound-primers\"\u003eF. Ball levelling compound primers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor moisture control, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wiltshirewoodflooringsupplies.co.uk\/collections\/liquid-dpm\"\u003esubfloor primers and liquid DPMs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind mixing paddles, rollers, trowels and other equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/floor-preparation\"\u003efloor preparation and levelling tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Stopgap Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStopgap 700 Superflex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flexible, fibre-reinforced smoothing compound developed for plywood, timber and other demanding subfloors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ball-stopgap-700-superflex-20kg\"\u003eView Stopgap 700 Superflex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStopgap 1200 Pro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-setting two-component smoothing compound suitable for many refurbishment projects and prepared adhesive residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ball-stopgap-1200-pro-screed-bag-20kg-including-5l-liquid\"\u003eView Stopgap 1200 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStopgap P131 Primer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile neoprene emulsion primer used before compatible Stopgap smoothing compounds on suitable absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stopgap-p131-131-5l-primer\"\u003eView Stopgap P131 Primer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStopgap P141 Primer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA textured acrylic primer designed to promote adhesion of Stopgap compounds to suitable non-absorbent surfaces and waterproof membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stopgap-p141-primer-5l\"\u003eView Stopgap P141 Primer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-important-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the foam is firmly adhered before pouring smoothing compound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal adjoining strips carefully to prevent leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on dusty, weak or contaminated surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrier Foam is intended as a containment aid during floor preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a permanent structural expansion joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways follow the instructions for the primer, DPM and smoothing compound being used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-small-print\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF. Ball lists Stopgap Barrier Foam in 15mm x 15mm and 30mm x 30mm sizes, with each strip supplied in 1 metre lengths. Always check the packaging before use and follow the latest F. Ball product guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"F Ball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55949486784891,"sku":"FBARF15","price":35.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/7309\/3177\/files\/BF15.jpg?v=1764086009","url":"https:\/\/wiltshirewoodflooringsupplies.co.uk\/products\/f-ball-stopgap-barrier-foam-15-x-15mm-25-x-1-metre-self-adhesive-strips","provider":"Wiltshire Wood Flooring Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}