How to Use and Smooth butyl sealant

Hot Melt Butyl Sealant

Butyl Sealant is one of the most durable sealants on the market. It is intended for filling spaces larger than typical household joints, such as those found in bathrooms and kitchens. Butyl Sealant is also one of the most water-resistant sealant available, and because it never hardens completely, it can even withstand the random movement of shear paint. The sealing compound creates a bond strong enough for stone, brick, concrete and metal but can be rather messy to handle. Proper application of Butyl Sealant will determine its effectiveness.

Instructions

1 Soak the cartridge of Butyl Sealant in warm water for about 20 minutes if it appears to be stiff. Cold temperatures can sometimes harden caulk, making it difficult to squeeze from a caulking gun.

2 Load the cartridge into a caulking gun to apply it. Always clear the targeted areas of loose debris or residue before sealing them.

3 Apply a bead of the Butyl Sealant to one end of a seam. Steadily run the caulking gun along the entire length of the seam, contouring the shape of the targeted surface.

4 Do not attempt to smooth Butyl Sealant like other sealants. It is not only one of the most durable caulks but is is also one of the most adhesive. Trying to spread it will most certainly result in the Butyl Sealant sticking to the applicator, creating a messy application; always leave a bead of Butyl Sealant as-is once you have laid it down.

5 Allow Butyl Sealant to cure to the best of its ability for two to three days before painting it. It never completely dries and retains its tacky texture once it has bonded to a surface.


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