RedM Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 What is the stuff called that goes around the edge of our front door frame and appears to be there to make a seal between the bricks and the frame. It's a dark brown/rust colour and feels kind of sandy. The reason I ask is that, whatever it is, has not enjoyed the warm spell. It has gone all soft and is breaking away in chunks. I want to replace it but I'd like to know what it is first. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 usually that stuff is an acylic resin. good for weather conditions try screwfix they should be able to sort something out for you... (worked with my dad a bulider/decorator during summer holidays in school and college) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Not a builder myself Martin, but I think its exterior sealant, or Mastic. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 A resin or sealant wouldn't be sandy/gritty though, would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 exterior frame sealant any diy shop sells it should,nt crack though as its flexible, unless its well old like me:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 If it's gritty it may be sand and cement with a plasticizer added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 frame sealant or you could also use polyurethane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 A resin or sealant wouldn't be sandy/gritty though, would it? cant say i ever came across summin like that. unless your builder whipped sand onto it whilst it was wet? maybe perhaps... i might be in my own little world thinking that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 you can use loads of different sealents/ sillicons... any will do the job if there for external use;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 If it's gritty it may be sand and cement with a plasticizer added. That sounds more like it. Also sounds like a bit of a chore to make up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 you can use loads of different sealents/ sillicons... any will do the job if there for external use;) So, if I just go down to my local DIY place and say JamieP sent me, I mean, if I ask for something to go around an external door frame, they should have something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 So, if I just go down to my local DIY place and say JamieP sent me, I mean, if I ask for something to go around an external door frame, they should have something. yep:thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 I think I know what y'all are on about. Stuff that looks like a thick brown paint. You sort of squish it in and it sets hard. That right? I could enjoy this. I might Ronseal the front door too. What about that brick sealent stuff that you paint on? Hell, I could even paint the letter-box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 it will come in a tube, and use a mastic gun and a wet finger;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 it will come in a tube, and use a mastic gun and a wet finger;) Yeah, but what about when I do the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 If it's gritty it may be sand and cement with a plasticizer added. Isnt that concrete?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 ask for a bubble measurer and a long weight while your there as these always come in handy:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 and some sky hooks and a skirting board ladder;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 What about skyhooks, some tartan paint and a left handed hammer too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 skyhooks:- http://www.kc-store-fixtures.com/sky_hooks.htm Tartan Paint :- http://www.david.zen.co.uk/toolstore/Online_Catalogue_Consumables_3.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Burnt sand mastic or something like Sealocrete trowelling mastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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