Installation Options
* Most of our products do NOT come with Peel/Stick Tape **
Most Popular Options
Silicone
Silicone vs Instant
Instant Glue
Other Options
Air Guard
E-6000
Velcro
Washer Screw
Screws
VHB Tape
Hotel Carts
How To
Cut & Join Strips
- Use a long knife (like a bread knife) which has a "thin", sharp blade
- Do NOT use a fat blade like a cleaver
- Do NOT use a short blade like a box cutter
- Do NOT use a band saw or chop saw (except for the aluminum reinforced)
- Use a cutting board or similar surface on which to place padding
- Use a long stroke rather than short choppy cuts
- Cover all open cut areas with a layer of protective silicone to seal the foam
Read all warnings!
We do not assume any responsibility for any damage or accidents resulting from a customer's use of any type of saw or other tool to cut our products, or installation issues after aluminum reinforced strips have been cut. These are just suggestions.
- Can be cut with a miter saw
a. Use a good quality chop or miter saw (different names for the same thing)
b. Use a high tooth count “carbide” blade like a Diablo 96 - if you use a lower tooth count it can shred the material
c. Only cut one strip at a time
d. If possible, use clamps to hold the strip firmly against the saw guide
e. Wear safety goggles - You can also use a hacksaw, but the above principles still apply
- Cover all open cut areas with a layer of protective silicone to seal the foam
There will be no returns on any product that has been damaged in any way - including sawing or cutting
Miter Saw
Diablo Blade
How To
Silicone can be removed by scraping with a blade or craft knife, but that can be laborious and isn't always practical. Instead, try using a solvent that's made to remove silicone.
There are a number of solvents on the market, but one of the best is Silicone-Be-Gone, a product made by DAP and developed specifically for removing silicone. Can be found at many home building centers or hardware stores. It can be used both for dissolving cured silicone and for cleaning up the area around freshly applied silicone. The product takes several hours to work completely.
It's also an oil-based solvent that has a noticeable odor, so use with proper ventilation. It's also a good idea to wear gloves to minimize contact with your skin. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
If you don't want to use the stronger commercial products, you can remove silicone with mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol. These products are safer, but they will take longer to work, and they will likely also require some elbow grease and a fair amount of scraping.
