Sealants and Adhesives

Removing old silicone sealants can be troublesome, especially when they have hardened over time. White spirit can help soften and loosening old silicone, but it is by no means the best or most effective solution.

In short the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, Hippo Prestige silicone sealants feature a number of unique properties that make them an ideal choice for use in a demanding bathroom, wet room or shower environments.

RAL sealant colours refer to any type of sealant that is manufactured to dry in finish to match the precise colour standards of the RAL colour system. Choosing a RAL colour helps you to ensure colour uniformity across different manufacturers, materials and projects.

Expanding glue is moisture activated, so generally speaking applying it to damp surfaces means that it will expand more. Therefore, to keep your job neat and tidy, always use this type of glue sparingly and for high strength joints we recommend that you use clamps while it dries.

Typically this product has an open working time of about 15 minutes, but repositioning is possible for up to 30 minutes. After this, good adhesion is normally obtained in about 1 hour, however it generally takes between 24 to 48 hours for Hippo No Nails Adhesive to be thoroughly dry.

Typically PVA adhesives dry clear. But occasionally in low temperatures remaining moisture content can end up leaving behind an undesirable milky white colour instead. Nevertheless there are ways to ensure your PVA glue always goes unseen.

The drying time for Hippo PRO3 is generally dependent on its environment. That being said, colours of PRO3 generally skin over to become touch dry after about 17 minutes. But there is a difference between a sealant being dry and a one that has fully cured.

The answer is simply no. Instead always use a specialist sealant to seal around baths, showers, and wet areas. Ideally this will be a silicone or modified silicone sealant that contains a fungicide. Unlike caulk using a good silicone will provide flexible joints that prevent long term water damage from leaks and mold growth.

Decorators caulk is a fast drying acrylic filler that's designed for quickly filling small gaps between things like skirting boards and plaster walls. It offers low levels of flexibility and can be painted over with most types of paint.

Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) is the most common and trusted type of wood glue. This inexpensive water soluble adhesive is easy to use and comes in several different variants, including water resistant. Additionally PVA offers many practical uses.