Guide silicone the plasterboard

Here are easy step-by-step instructions for applying sealants on a plasterboard surface:

How to apply sealants:

1. Whether directly using the tube or the silicone gun or a spatula, the sealant must be applied after a careful cleaning of the surface eliminating dust and residues with a brush or if necessary using a knife or a professional cutter to remove residues of old silicone or putty. Note: if necessary, before applying the sealant, moisten the surface with a cloth.

2. Define the area of ​​intervention with specific adhesive tapes or paper tape.

3. All the sealant tubes are equipped with a bird's beak cap which will be cut at about 45 ° with which the material will be dispensed by positioning the tip of the slit spout.

4. Carefully lay the sealant inside the joint, taking care not to let it escape from the defined area.

5. Using a wet spatula, press and smooth the sealant well, taking care not to form air bubbles. The application must be uniform trying to cover both sides of the joint. Note: The product can also be applied with the help of a finger, protected by a rubber glove slightly wet with water. In this way, the excess product will be eliminated, obtaining a smooth surface free of holes or air bubbles.

6. Wait for the product to dry, the times of which vary according to the surface and the external temperature.

7. Finally, color can be applied with paints and varnishes suitable for the sealant in question. NB: avoid burrs at this stage that could compromise all the work done.

Tools and materials:

• Silicone gun

• Spatula

• Brush

• Boxcutter

• Professional cutter

• cloth

•Rubber gloves

• File planer

•Ladder

•Water

• Silicone

• Paper tape

• Specific adhesive tape

CAUTION:

The advice to get an optimal job is to contact a highly specialized company that can help you.

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