Adhesives, Sealants & Foam delivery in Bonnyrigg

Which adhesives and sealants can you order in Bonnyrigg?

• Decorators' caulkPaintable acrylic for trim and cracks.
• Silicone sealantsSanitary and general-purpose silicone.
• Frame and window sealantLow-modulus sealant for frames and movement joints.
• Grab adhesiveHigh-tack adhesive for trims and boards.

Getting adhesives and sealants onto your Bonnyrigg site

Boxed with the rest of your order. Bonnyrigg is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Before you order adhesives and sealants

Fire-stopping

Ordinary foam is not a fire stop. Where a fire seal is required use a tested fire-rated product and install it as tested.

Ventilation

Some adhesives and foams give off fumes while curing; use them in a ventilated space.

Working out quantities for your Bonnyrigg job

Sealing round 6 windows of about 1.2 × 1.2 m is roughly 28.8 m of joint. A 310 ml cartridge runs about 3 m of a 10 × 10 mm bead, so allow 10 cartridges of frame sealant.

Your questions answered

How long does silicone take to cure?

Usually skins in minutes and cures over a day or more, depending on thickness and temperature. Check the cartridge.

Can I paint over silicone?

Generally no. Use a paintable decorators' caulk if the joint will be painted.

Do you deliver adhesives and sealants to trades and homeowners in Bonnyrigg?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Bonnyrigg?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.