Gap Fillers Kit | Gap Sealant
Gap Fillers Kit | Gap Sealant
Draught Proofing
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Description
Description
Seal up the gaps in your home to prevent draughts and other irritants from getting in.
The Gap Fillers Kit contains all the essential products to fill and seal the gaps and cracks in your wooden floorboards, around skirting boards, architraves, windows, doors, walls, wall vents and floor vents.
Over time, all houses experience some movement. They move because the earth is constantly moving. The Earth rotates around its own axis (night and day); orbits the sun (different seasons); and it moves underneath our feet by just a few millimetres every year. We don’t feel these minuscule movements every day but our house does! In order to compensate the gaps and cracks start to appear throughout our homes, (and yes every home that isn’t built on spring-loaded stumps).
These gaps and cracks are one of the most common ways that unwanted draughts enter your home causing dramatic fluctuations in temperature inside your home. They are responsible for a significant part of your heating and cooling losses as well as contributing to your home quickly becoming uncomfortable as soon as your heating / cooling it turned off.
Filling the gaps and cracks in your home will make a tremendous difference to your inside temperature, reducing your energy usage and a significant difference in your comfort, and it’s good for the environment too.
One of the many great things about Ultraclear is that it is flexible and will withstand much of the everyday minuscule movement of your home.
The Gap Fillers Kit comes in two sizes: MEDIUM and LARGE.
Fill the gaps and cracks in your home today. Eliminate the draughts, feel comfortable all year round, and significantly reduce your energy costs. The Gap Filler Kit makes it so easy for you to Do It Yourself.
About
About
Key Features:
Materials: The filler rod is designed to provide a surface or substrate that the Ultraclear can grip onto in the larger gaps in your home. Ultraclear is a high-quality, water-based, and highly flexible gap sealant, which turns clear upon drying and remains virtually invisible.
Size: Available in two sizes, Medium and Large, to accommodate different gap-filling needs around your home.
Application: Easy to apply with any standard caulking gun, perfect for sealing various home gaps effectively.
Benefits:
Energy Efficiency: Sealing gaps helps prevent draughts, reducing heating and cooling costs and maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures.
Ease of Use: The kit includes all necessary materials, making it simple to apply and effective in sealing. You just need to bring the caulking gun!
Versatility: Suitable for use on a variety of surfaces, including wood, plaster, or concrete.
Durability: Provides a durable seal that accommodates building movement, ensuring long-lasting performance without the need for frequent touch-ups.
Environmental Impact: By reducing draughts and improving your home’s insulation, you also decrease your environmental footprint.
Perfect for both novice and experienced DIYers, this Gap Filler Kit helps you achieve professional results with simple, straightforward applications. Seal the gaps and enjoy a more comfortable, energy-efficient home today.
Specs
Specs
Kit Components | Medium Kit | Large Kit |
Tubes of Ultraclear | 3 | 5 |
Sealant Spreaders | 1 pack of 4 | 1 pack of 4 |
10mm Filler Rod |
5 metres | 5 metres |
6mm Filler Rod |
- | 5 metres |
Medium Kit: Suitable for a less "gappy" home
- Three (3) tubes of Ultraclear (also known as Ultra Clear or FulaSeal 701 Ultra Clear) – it will fit any cartridge caulking gun
- One pack of gap sealant spreaders giving you a smooth surface finish
- 5 metres of 10mm gap filler rods to provide a surface for the Ultraclear to seal against for larger-sized gaps
Large Kit: Suitable for the more "gappy" home
- Five (5) tubes of Ultraclear (also known as Ultra Clear or FulaSeal 701 Ultra Clear) – it will fit any cartridge caulking gun
- One pack of gap sealant spreaders giving you a smooth surface finish
- 5 metres of 10mm gap filler rods to provide a surface for the Ultraclear to seal against for larger-sized gaps
- 5 metres of 6mm gap filler rods to fill the small-sized gaps
What area will this Gaps and Cracks kit cover?
- Each tube contains 300g of water-based sealant
- Each Roll of back block Foam Filling Rod can provide a sealing surface of 5 lineal metres of larger sized gaps that are between 5-10mm in size
ULTRACLEAR | Lineal Metres Per Tube | Vents / Ducts per Tube |
Floorboard Gaps | 20 | |
Skirting Board Gaps | 10-15 | |
Architraves | 10-15 | |
Wall Vents | 4-8 | |
Heating Ducts | 10-12 |
Cathedral Ceilings:
- Slightly draughty = 1 - 3 tubes
- Medium draughty = 3 - 5 tubes
- Very draughty = 5 - 8 tubes
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
How To
How To
What you will need:
- A damp cloth
- Caulking gun
How it works:
With the back block foam filling rod, filling large gaps is made easy. Just press the best sized filling rod into the gap leaving a 5mm space at the surface of your gap for you to seal with the Ultra Clear Gap sealant. Sealing over the rod will ensure it stays in place and that gap is sealed completely.
FulaSeal 701 Ultra Clear is a water-based, highly flexible gap sealant that is white when applied and clear when dry. This virtually invisible sealant is flexible enough to expand and contract with the movement of a building.
Ultraclear is applied to gaps and cracks using a caulking gun and effectively draughts around floorboards, architraves, skirting boards, windows and air vents.
Use the silicone spreaders during the caulking process, to create a smooth and even surface. Excess sealant can be easily cleaned up with silicone spreaders and a damp cloth when wet.
Watch this playlist about Sealing Gaps and Cracks
FAQ
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between Ultra Clear, Ultraclear and Fulaseal 701 Flexible Ultra Clear?
A: There is no difference - it is the same fabulous product.
Q: What surfaces can I seal with Ultraclear?
A: Ultraclear can be used with fibreglass, glass, metal, plasterboard, concrete, cement sheet, ceramic tiles, brick and timber. Due to its water resistance, Ultraclear can be used to seal gaps and cracks in bathrooms and kitchens. Ultraclear can be used with plastics but test it first. Ultraclear can also be used to seal polycarbonate roofing.
Q: Do I need to buy a caulking gun?
A: Yes you do. There are lots of choices for caulking guns at your local hardware store. Make sure to invest in a caulking gun that allows you to withdraw pressure on the gun when applying the sealant. Some cheaper guns maintain pressure on the tube when you let go of the trigger causing the Ultraclear to spill out of the gun. If you are based in Melbourne, we have a rental service where you can hire top quality trade tools for a week to help you get your jobs done!
Q: I've never tried caulking gaps myself yet. Do you provide guides on how to go about this?
A: We do have instructional VIDEOS to ensure you get a great finish. The videos are also available under the How To tab. All the instructional videos you'll need for a successful DIY caulking job are there.
Q: How do I make a neat finish with Fullers Ultraclear?
A: Use the silicone spreaders included in the kit.
Q: Does Ultraclear shrink once it is installed?
A: Yes - it can shrink a bit if the gaps is very large. Just let it dry completely and reapply a thin layer over the top of the existing sealant.
Q: Is Ultraclear difficult to clean up like silicone?
A: No. One of the reasons we love Ultraclear is that it is a water-based sealant so it's very easily cleaned with water. Just wet a piece of cloth with water, and wipe off the excess sealant from the surface. Whilst it is easy to do, it is important that this is done BEFORE the sealant dries. Once Ultraclear dries it is much harder to remove and it is a mechanical removal.
Q: What if I applied Ultraclear without first cleaning the area of application?
A: You will be sealing the dust and other foreign particles in too. Cleaning the area to be sealed FIRST is a critical step to ensure maximum adhesion. Ultraclear dries to a transparent finish. It will lose that transparency if you can see dust and grime sealed in with it.
If you missed cleaning the surface first before application, and the sealant is not yet cured, you can use a damp cloth to remove it. Once the sealant is cured, you will have to use a knife, scraper, or other mechanical means to remove it.
Q: Can I use this on a metal surface?
A: Yes, of course. Although adhesion to metal is a bit different when compared to timber or cement. This can be improved by light sanding prior to sealant application.
Q: How long will it take for the sealant to cure?
A: Full cure is normally achieved in 5-7 days depending on bead size, weather conditions and substrates. Larger sections of sealant will take longer to cure. Fulaseal 701 Flexible Ultra Clear sealant relies on water evaporation to cure; therefore applying sealant on non porous substrates will extend curing time. During warmer weather, the sealant will cure much faster.
Q: Can I paint over the Ultraclear sealant?
A: Yes, it can be painted with water based paints once tack free (approximately 30 minutes). If you will be using oil based paint, though, please allow 5-7 curing days before painting. If the weather is cold, the curing process may benefit from heating the space to cure the sealant more quickly.
Q: How flexible is the sealant?
A: Offers permanent flexibility with up to 25% joint movement capability.
Q: Will the sealant go mouldy?
A: It is mould resistant, so great for use in bathrooms and kitchens.
Shipping
Shipping
Q: Can I collect my order?
A: Yes you can! A “Ready for Pickup” email will be sent to you when you order is ready to be collected. Please click this link for the Click and Collect details. Note: this Collection Centre is in Preston in Victoria, NOT Prestons in NSW.
Q: When will my order be despatched?
A: Generally, your order will be despatched within 1 to 3 business days.
Q: How will my order be delivered?
A: Depending upon the size of your order, it will be shipped either by AusPost or a specialist courier (note this is NOT an express courier).
Q: Will my order be tracked?
A: Yes! When your order is consigned, you will receive a tracking number that will show you where your order is and its expected delivery date.
AusPost - Track your order here
Specialist Courier - Track your order here
Please note: Orders with two or more items may arrive in separate parcels with no additional shipping charge
Q: When will my order be delivered?
A: All AusPost orders are picked, packed and despatched within 2 business days. Our experience with AusPost indicates that your order will be delivered within 2 - 5 business days. Clearly this will fluctuate at peak shipping times such as Christmas and EOFY.
If your have selected the specialist courier, your order will be packed and despatched within 3 business days. Please note, this is a specialist courier - NOT an express courier. The courier will NOT get your order to your home faster, but it will deliver over-sized items that AusPost cannot deliver.
Q: What happens if my order gets lost during transit?
A: On rare occasions we have had orders go missing. ecoMaster has solid procedures in place and photograph every order that leaves our warehouse. The delivery of our orders at our local post office are videoed and we track the progress of orders. If a delivery date appears to be beyond expectation, we will raise a query with the freighter on your behalf. If your order cannot be found during transit, we will send a replacement.
Q: What happens if my order is stolen after delivery?
A: We will check with the freighter to ensure that the order was delivered to the correct address. If that is confirmed, and your order has been stolen from your home after delivery, please raise a Police Report. In practice, we have had very little of this type of incident.
Warranty
Warranty
Great products that are really easy to use!
Hi Paul,
We take pride in creating products that make home improvement projects a breeze. Thank you for choosing our products and sharing your thoughts!
I’m working my way through draughtproofing an older 1960’s home. The gap filler kit and DIY videos are so easy to follow and use, and I’m working my way around the home on my own quite nicely. Thanks for the advice
Hi Anita,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are over the moon to hear that our Gap Fillers Kit and DIY videos have made draughtproofing your home easier for you. We strive to provide easy-to-follow instructions and we are glad to hear that you are able to work on your own with our kit. We appreciate your support and happy draughtproofing!