Anyone know what it is? I know it is used as a mortar in some glass block applications so it must be fairly high, but it is still “rubbery” when cured.
Don
Anyone know what it is? I know it is used as a mortar in some glass block applications so it must be fairly high, but it is still “rubbery” when cured.
Don
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What are YOU using it for?
This question is a side thought to my solid brick wall repair question, so I guess as a brick mortar. All interior work. But also, in solid brick construction many bricks are replaced with wood blocks and wedges for nailing. Nowhere have I seen yet where the mortar retained a hold on the wood. All of the wood can be pulled out of the wall, and some of the baseboard trim would not stay tight to the wall for the reason. How far can you go using silcone?
Don
Why use silicone? PL Premium!!! First reinstall the wood blocks and then on Day 2 nail the baseboard back on. W/ PL who needs wedges!
Frankie,
I'm not sure what PL is. The wedges are pieces of wood slid into the mortar joints for nailing. BTW, the trim work was put up with finish cut nails. They were a new one to me! But--I'' also have a lot of brick work to do also, so would silicone work as a mortar replacement?
Don
PL Premium is an adhesive packaged in caulking tubes. There is PL200, PL400 yada, yada yada. All are available at HD etc. If you are nailing into wood then you can use finish nails - my choice - in concert with PL Premium.
I would not use it as a mortar replacement for visible joints, nor for extensive work.
Edited 12/22/2002 9:22:29 PM ET by Frankie
OK Frankie
Did you look at this:
http://forums.prospero.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tp-breaktime&msg=25894.1
Edited 12/22/2002 9:26:50 PM ET by Don C.