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Adhesives & Sealants

Adhesives and sealants are the glues, tapes and solvents used to bond, seal, hold and mask, or to lift old labels. The page holds Ultra Tape gaffa, double sided, masking and picture frame tapes, Kontakt Chemie Label Off 50 adhesive remover, a Knightsbridge silicone glue for LED flex and a LYYT waterproof RTV silicone glue.

Choosing Adhesives & Sealants

Choose by the job: bonding or sealing, holding with tape, or removing an old adhesive.

Silicone glue

The LYYT 153.627UK is a 22g RTV silicone glue that cures at room temperature, with no heat or special equipment, to a flexible rubber-like material that absorbs movement without cracking. It is waterproof and weatherproof for joints exposed to water or outdoor elements, protects cables and components from moisture and vibration, and adheres to materials including glass, ceramics and plastics. The Knightsbridge LFCONIPG is a 10ml clear silicone glue for LED flexible strips and household jobs, compliant with UKCA and CE.

Tapes

The Ultra Tape 853.501UK in black and 853.502UK in silver are gaffa tapes 48mm wide and 50m long, water resistant, easy to tear, with a medium strength adhesive and 35 mesh. The 799.002UK double sided tape is clear, measures 50mm x 33m and has a peel-away liner for joining most materials. The 799.008UK is a self adhesive craft paper tape 48mm wide by 50 metres long that gives an attractive finish to the backs of picture frames. The 710.315UK Rhino masking tape is low tack and pressure sensitive, easy to reposition and remove, and suited to delicate surfaces.

Removing adhesive

Kontakt Chemie Label Off 50 dissolves the adhesive on paper self-adhesive labels and neutralises its grip, so labels separate without the scratches that scraping can leave. It works on glass, china, metal, paper, carton and wood among other surfaces, and also lifts natural greases, resins and fingerprints. It comes as the 701.220UK in 100ml and the 701.221UK in 200ml.

ProductExampleSizeKey property
RTV silicone glue153.627UK22gWaterproof, flexible
LED flex silicone glueLFCONIPG10mlClear finish
Gaffa tape853.502UK48mm x 50mWater resistant
Double sided tape799.002UK50mm x 33mPeel-away liner
Picture frame tape799.008UK48mm x 50mCraft paper
Masking tape710.315UKTubLow tack
Label remover701.221UK200mlDissolves label adhesive

Related categories

This page is part of our installation consumables range. See more tapes in tapes and adhesive tapes and electrical and insulation tape, and the wider tools and installation supplies.

Brands we stock in Adhesives & Sealants

Knightsbridge, Kontakt Chemie, LYYT and Ultra Tape.

Frequently asked questions

Which glue will seal a joint against water?

A waterproof silicone glue such as an RTV silicone cures at room temperature to a flexible rubber-like seal that resists water and weather. The LYYT 153.627UK is a 22g RTV silicone glue for joints exposed to water or outdoor elements, and it bonds glass, ceramics and plastics. It also protects cables and components from moisture and vibration.

What glue is made for LED flexible strip?

A clear silicone glue made for LED flexible strip gives a strong, flexible bond with a clear finish. The Knightsbridge LFCONIPG LED Flex Silicone Glue comes in a 10ml pack, suits other household jobs too and complies with UKCA and CE standards. Where a joint needs a waterproof seal, the LYYT 153.627UK is a 22g RTV silicone glue.

How do the Ultra Tape gaffa tapes differ?

They differ by colour: Ultra Tape makes one gaffa tape in three colours, water resistant, easy to tear by hand and with a medium-strength adhesive. The 853.501UK is black and the 853.502UK is silver, and both are 48mm wide and 50m long on 35 mesh.

How do I remove a self-adhesive label without scratching the surface?

Use an adhesive remover that dissolves the label's glue, so the label lifts off without scraping that could scratch the surface. Kontakt Chemie Label Off 50 neutralises the adhesive's grip on glass, china, metal, paper, carton and wood, among other surfaces, and also removes natural greases, resins and fingerprints. The 701.220UK holds 100ml and the 701.221UK 200ml.

Which double sided tape suits home and office jobs?

A clear multi-purpose double sided tape with a peel-away liner suits home and office jobs such as photo albums and wrapping. The Ultra Tape 799.002UK measures 50mm x 33m and joins and attaches most materials, for home, office and school use. For picture frames, the 799.008UK Rhino Picture Frame Tape is a self adhesive 48mm x 50m tape.

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