Sealing in building applications

Sealing in building applications

Your shed has to be waterproof and frost-free. It is therefore best to seal gaps and joints with an elastic and UV-resistant joint sealant that can withstand temperature variations.

Instructions

1. Make the walls and floor of your shed clean and dry

Remove dirt, dust and grease with a degreaser and a clean cloth. Thoroughly dry all surfaces.

2. Tape off the joint edges

Use masking tape to neatly tape off the sealant edges. You will then work nice and straight. Make sure that the joints in both the walls and the floor in your shed are at least 5mm wide.

3. Open the cartridge

Cut the top off the cartridge with a safety cutter. Turn the nozzle on top and cut the end slanted. You get the best result if the opening in the nozzle is just as large as the joint you want to fill/seal. Put the cartridge in the caulking gun and squeeze the handle until sealant appears.

4. Start sealing

Place the nozzle where you want to start sealing. Squeeze the handle and move the caulking gun over the joint in a smooth movement. Apply sufficient sealant everywhere to ensure that the product adheres well.

5. Smooth and remove the tape

Wet your finger or putty spreader in a soap solution or using Soudal Joint Finish. Smooth the joint and immediately remove the masking tape. Smooth carefully again to smooth away any protruding edges.

6. Rinse with clean water

Use a plant sprayer with clean water to remove soap residues.

Tip:

  • If the surface on which you want to apply the sealant is very porous, treat it beforehand with Soudal Primer 150.
  • Note: Soudal Building Silicone can cause stains on natural stone.

The following is also useful:

  • Soudal Surface Cleaner is a solvent cleaner to quickly remove grease and dust from surfaces. Test beforehand in a concealed place to check that no stains or colour differences are left behind.

You can find the technical sheet and all information about the use, shelf life, composition of Soudal Construction sealant by reading the product page.

Universal Silicone AC White 270ml
Acetic curing universal silicone sealant

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Requirements

  • Safety cutter

  • Masking tape

  • Clean cloth

  • Degreaser

  • Soudal Joint Finish or soap solution

  • Putty spreader

  • Plant sprayer with clean water