How To Remove Old Sealant

What You Need

• Selleys Sealant Remover
• Mineral turpentine
• Sharp blade or sealant remover tool
• Cloth/rag for cleaning
• Protective gloves

How to Remove Sealant – Our Process

1. Cut away the worst of the sealant using a sharp blade or sealant remover tool.
2. Ensure the surfaces are completely dry.
3. Apply Selleys Sealant Remover on the surface of the old silicone layering it about 5mm high (ensure you apply to a small area to test first). 
4. Allow 10 minutes for thin beads of sealant to soften. Note that it can be significantly longer if the sealant is not cut back first and may require multiple applications. It is important to make sure the remover does not dry out while you wait the couple of hours for it to soften the silicone.
5. Once the remover has softened the sealant, you can clean the sealant residue up with mineral turpentine – do not use water.
6. Next step is to apply new sealant to the area. Click here for the guide.

Replacing Your Sealant

Replace your sealant is 4 simple steps

1. To ensure a neat finish, use masking or painters tape to mask sides before applying sealant
2. Apply Selleys No Mould, ensuring sealant is pushed into the joint 
3. Tool sealant with a spatula dipped in detergent water within 5-10 minutes of application.
4. Remove tape as soon as possible to before product has a chance to skin.
5. Clean up any residual excess sealant with turps.