Adhesives, Sealants & Foam delivered to Carlisle

Which adhesives and sealants can you order in Carlisle?

• Sealant gunsManual guns for standard cartridges.
• Grab adhesiveHigh-tack adhesive for trims and boards.
• Decorators' caulkPaintable acrylic for trim and cracks.
• Frame and window sealantLow-modulus sealant for frames and movement joints.

Quantities: a worked example

Sealing round 8 windows of about 1.2 × 1.2 m is roughly 38.4 m of joint. A 310 ml cartridge runs about 3 m of a 10 × 10 mm bead, so allow 13 cartridges of frame sealant.

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.

Before your Carlisle delivery arrives

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

• In summer Carlisle gets around 17h 21m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Ordering adhesives and sealants for Carlisle: FAQs

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

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

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.

Do you deliver adhesives and sealants to Carlisle?

Yes. We deliver across Carlisle, including CA1, CA3, CA2, CA4. Carlisle is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What is grab adhesive used for?

Fixing skirting, trims, boards and other items without mechanical fixings, where the surfaces suit.