Selleys Glass Silicone
Selleys Glass Silicone is an acetic acid curing 100% silicone, which been specially formulated for glazing and aquarium construction.
Sealing your splashback is the final step to installing a splashback and perhaps the most important!
If water falls behind, it can create mould, rot and can trap dirt. It's super easy to prevent this is using a Selleys silicone sealant. Check out the tips below.
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What You Need
- Selleys Wet Area Sillicone
- Caulking Gun
- Mineral Turpentine
- Painters Tape
- Clean Cloth
- Spatula
- Scraper
Easy as..
- Remove the old silicone using a sharp knife and then scrape away residual silicone.
- Clean and dry the surface with Mineral Turpentine.
- Tape both sides of the gap before you begin sealing to ensure a neat finish
- Cut the tip of the Selleys Wet Area Silicone cartridge and then cut the nozzle at a 45 degree angle.
- Place the cartridge in the caulking gun and fit the nozzle.
- With a steady hand, hold the gun at a 45 degree angle and carefully gun the sealant out.
- Smooth the sealant with a spatula dipped in detergent
- Remove the tape before the seal skins.
- Allow to dry for 72 hours.
Handy Tips
- Clean up excess sealant before it skins with a cloth dampened in mineral turpentine.
- The sealant will cure fully in 72 hours and you can carefully trim any excess then with a sharp blade.
Selleys FlameFlex
Selleys FlameFlex High Performance Sealant can be used for construction joints & gaps where a fire rated seal is specified*.
Selleys Paint Over Sealant
Selleys Paint Over Sealant is paintable in just 1 hour* with gloss, semi gloss and low sheen paints, reducing the time needed to finish your project.
Selleys Wet Area Silicone
Selleys Wet Area Silicone Sealant delivers a superior waterproof and mould resistant seal that is ideal for use in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.
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