When it comes to completing a job to a high standard, it’s all in the details – which is why you should search for the right mastic silicone sealant colours to complete the project. Coloured silicone sealant comes in a huge range of shades so that you can get it just right. There are hundreds of mastic silicone colours, and we can help you to select the one you need. We can also supply sealant colour charts to help you get that exact match.
Using Mastic In Your Project
As a multifunctional protective substrate, you have many uses for sealant. Mastic can be used in many different applications, so it’s a matter of selecting the right type and colour for the job at hand. Creating a waterproof seal to stop the penetration of fluid, filling in gaps between different building materials, or helping to block out sound – sealants are an essential product for many different types of construction projects, which is why coloured mastic comes in so many shades and forms. You will need to use a silicone sealant colour chart to guarantee the right finish.
Getting A Perfect Finish With Sealant
When applying silicone sealant, you want to try and ensure the cleanest possible result. That means aiming for an even application and a perfectly straight line. Use masking tape first to demarcate the area, covering both sides of the line where you need to apply the silicone sealant. Add in your solution using a mastic gun, and then remove the masking tape before the sealant is dry – any minor mistakes will be removed along with the tape and your coloured silicone sealant will have that perfect, crisp finish that makes a job look high quality. This is especially useful with sealants like decorator’s caulk, which can’t be sanded after application.
Getting The Right Sealant For Your Job
Sealant has so many applications. From fitting kitchen units to repairing external walls, selecting the right type and colour of silicone sealant is key to helping the project at hand go smoothly. Check the compatibility of the sealant with the substrate you’re working with. If you choose the wrong sealant, it could end up reacting causing issues like sagging, shrinking or a weak hold and ultimately peeling away.
Also check: Guide to Sealants
As a general rule, an acrylic product works well for interior sealing jobs like door frames or skirting boards. Silicone based sealants have strong waterproofing properties and should always be selected for areas with a high moisture content like bathrooms or kitchens. Then you have hybrid polymer sealants, which grip onto wood, metal and glass equally well, making them perfect for outdoor use.
Sealant Tricks For Getting The Perfect Finish
A lot of it comes down to practice, but you can also use a few tricks to get that flawless finish. After laying down silicone sealant, spraying it with glass cleaner lets you smooth it out without damaging what you’ve done. If you have a tight space that won’t take a mastic gun, such as a small sink, cut a drinking straw at a 45 degree angle and attach to your spout with tape for extra reach. And you can also use a masonry screw to unclog a spout in a tube of sealant that has become dried up and blocked.
Choose the right colour of sealant, follow these tricks and you’ll have the perfect finish. Contact us / Call us today –01277 525 020.
