{"product_id":"stopgap-micro-rapid-8kg","title":"Stopgap Micro Rapid 8KG","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-product-intro\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eF. Ball Stopgap Micro Rapid is a rapid setting, rapid drying floor finishing compound designed for feather edging, minor surface repairs and preparing subfloors prior to installing new floor coverings. Its flexible formulation and ultra-smooth finish make it ideal for finishing plywood, oil tempered hardboard and other rigid absorbent subfloors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for flooring professionals, Stopgap Micro Rapid provides a simple solution for filling screw heads, plywood joints, small surface imperfections and localised repairs without the need to apply a full smoothing compound across the entire floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose F. Ball Stopgap Micro Rapid?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-benefit-list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid setting and rapid drying formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for feather edging and finishing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible formulation for plywood and timber-based substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates an ultra-smooth finish before floor installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for filling screw heads and plywood joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairs minor surface imperfections without levelling the whole floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to mix and apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable before installing wood flooring, LVT, vinyl and carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeather edging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling plywood joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering screw heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing minor surface defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall repairs to existing smoothing compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand and cement screeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium sulphate screeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid absorbent subfloors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing floors before wood flooring, LVT, vinyl and carpet installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-advice-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStopgap Micro Rapid is designed for finishing work rather than full floor levelling. It's the perfect choice for repairing isolated imperfections, feather edging around thresholds and creating a smooth surface before installing your chosen floor covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger repairs use Stopgap 400 Repair Mortar, while larger floor areas should be levelled using a suitable Stopgap smoothing compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"wwfs-table\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapid Setting Floor Finishing Compound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMixing Liquid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeather edge to approximately 4mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15–20 minutes*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReady to Cover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 20–30 minutes*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable Subfloors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlywood, oil tempered hardboard, existing smoothing compounds, sand and cement screeds, calcium sulphate screeds and other rigid absorbent surfaces.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Tools\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixing bucket, mixing paddle and smoothing trowel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrepare Your Subfloor Like a Professional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional floor preparation is the key to a long-lasting flooring installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-benefit-list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 – Check for Moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnsure the subfloor is dry before carrying out any repairs or levelling work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 – Prime Where Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSelect the correct F. Ball primer for your subfloor before applying smoothing compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3 – Repair Surface Defects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStopgap Micro Rapid is ideal for feather edging, filling screw heads, plywood joints and repairing small imperfections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4 – Level the Floor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhere the entire floor requires smoothing, choose the appropriate Stopgap levelling compound for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-advice-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether you need a finishing compound, repair mortar or levelling compound? Contact our flooring specialists and we'll help you choose the correct products for your installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-important-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor internal use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for feather edging and localised repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended as a full floor levelling compound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply only to sound, clean and correctly prepared subfloors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways follow the latest F. Ball Technical Data Sheet before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-small-print\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Drying and setting times are based on approximately 20°C. 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