Filling Cracks around PVC Door - Advice

graham turner · 5 Apr 2012

Hi
Desperate for some advice. I have just stripped the wallpaper off the kitchen walls.

I was aware that the newish PVC door put in 2 years ago did have some gaps.

However, removing the wallpaper has changed the "some" gaps to "complete gap" around the whole of the door frame. The fitters have been very liberal with caulk filler!!.

What good filler can I use to repair the damage and ensure that I do not have to re-done this job again, during my life time.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

Graham Turner

misterhelpful · 5 Apr 2012

I've come across this problem countless times and have always been uncertain of the best sealant to use around upvc frames but I've recently had it on good authority (in the windows and doors forum) that low modulus silicone is the best product for the job.

http://www.thewindowman.co.uk/sealants.htm

(link provided courtesy of crank39)

oldgreymouse · 8 Apr 2012

Hi Graham,
One thing you might find good to use in this instance is the Gripfill in the 'Yellow' tube. It is solvent free, sticks to PVC as well as all the usual substrates and it can be painted. Never got on with the green tube sticks all builders stuff but this one is ok. Keep several tubes of it on my van all the time for indoor jobs. It does shrink a bit sometimes depending on the job but give it a go around the frames, allow to dry overnight, then cover again if needs be.[/i]

graham turner · 10 Apr 2012

oldgreymouse said:
Hi Graham,
One thing you might find good to use in this instance is the Gripfill in the 'Yellow' tube. It is solvent free, sticks to PVC as well as all the usual substrates and it can be painted. Never got on with the green tube sticks all builders stuff but this one is ok. Keep several tubes of it on my van all the time for indoor jobs. It does shrink a bit sometimes depending on the job but give it a go around the frames, allow to dry overnight, then cover again if needs be.[/i]

Many thanks Oldgreymouse. Will get what you recommend from screwfix tomorrow.

Graham Turner

oldgreymouse · 10 Apr 2012

Glad to be of help Graham,
Toolstation also do this gripfill in the yellow tube if you have one near you.

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