When replacing a sink, operations such as inserting a sink into a countertop may be required. The easiest way to entrust this to professionals, but it is not always convenient. In addition, the task is not so difficult that it could not be handled on its own. The most important thing is to choose the right material to cover the tie. If this is not done, the countertop will absorb moisture. This can lead to a variety of consequences: the surface swells, deforms, mold forms on the cut. Typically, joints and sections are coated with silicone sealant. But there are more convenient options.
How can I seal a sink?
The role of sealant can be performed not only by silicone, but also by many other materials. Someone uses creative, but controversial options, like a ski ointment. This option, of course, is not a good solution. The main argument against ski ointment is that it is easier to buy silicone sealant. Some craftsmen use plastic corners for tapping, but they protect very little from moisture. Even if they manage to prevent direct contact with water, the plastic corner does not protect from moist air.
But the spread of plastic windows gave a new version of the material, which serves as an excellent sealant and sealant. This is a foamed self-adhesive tape made of neoprene. It is used to seal windows when installing double-glazed windows, but the possibilities of using this tape are much wider.
The use of neoprene tape
Foamed neoprene is a safe and reliable material. For its production, thin plates of all-rubber were used, which provides the material with greater elasticity and allows any shape to fit. The soft black seal tape has a porous structure and a self-adhesive surface. To apply it, you only need to remove the protective film from the adhesive surface, which does not allow the adhesive to dry out or the tape to become dirty. The width, thickness and height of the tape can be different, so it can be easily selected for the parameters of your countertop.
It is very convenient to apply such a tape, since it, unlike silicone, does not require special tools, does not flow past and will always be in sufficient quantity for a snug fit. This material may turn out to be not only a profitable, legs and convenient alternative to silicone sealant when inserting a sink.
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