How To Seal a Kitchen Splashback

What You Need

• Selleys Wet Area Sillicone
• Caulking gun
• Mineral Turpentine
• Painters Tape
• Clean Cloth
• Spatula
• Scraper

Easy as..

1. Remove the old silicone using a sharp knife and then scrape away residual silicone.
2. Clean and dry the surface with Mineral Turpentine.
3. Tape both sides of the gap before you begin sealing to ensure a neat finish
4. Cut the tip of the Selleys Wet Area Silicone cartridge and then cut the nozzle at a 45 degree angle.
5. Place the cartridge in the caulking gun and fit the nozzle.
6. With a steady hand, hold the gun at a 45 degree angle and carefully gun the sealant out.
7. Smooth the sealant with a spatula dipped in detergent
8. Remove the tape before the seal skins.
9. Allow to dry for 72 hours.

Handy Tips

• Clean up excess sealant before it skins with a cloth dampened in mineral turpentine.
• The sealant will cure fully in 72 hours and you can carefully trim any excess then with a sharp blade.