Tried a new seam sealer last Friday and it was a game changer

I was over at a supply house picking up some glue and the counter guy mentioned a roll-on seam sealer from a brand I never heard of. He said it dries clear and stays flexible, so I grabbed a bottle for $18. I used it on a heavy commercial job with a beige carpet and it actually disappeared into the fibers. No more messy white lines showing through like the old stuff. Has anyone else switched to a roll-on sealer or am I late to the party?

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roberts951d ago

Honestly, has anyone tested how that roll-on stuff holds up in direct sunlight over time? I tried a different clear sealer once and it turned yellowish after a few months near a window. Would be good to know if this brand has UV blockers for that price.

adamr141d ago

Wait, wait hold on. You're telling me that stuff actually turned yellow? I figured that was just something people said about the cheap stuff from the hardware store, not a clear sealer you'd actually pay money for. That's wild to me because I've had the same can of this stuff sitting on my workbench for like two years and it's still perfectly clear, but I've never put it anywhere near a window before though. I mean for that price you'd think they'd at least put a little UV protection in there, maybe the label would say something about it if you read the tiny fine print.

ivanross20h ago

@roberts95 brings up a good point about UV exposure. That yellowing thing is real on a lot of clear sealers, cheap or not. I had a job with a beige carpet by a big south-facing window and the old white glue turned piss-yellow in three months. Had to tear it out and redo it, cost me a bundle. The roll-on sealer I used last Friday claims to have UV protection built in, and the bottle says it's for commercial use, which makes me think it's got some extra resistance. But honestly, until a few months go by and I get to inspect that job again, I won't know for sure. At $18, it's a cheap test compared to having to rip up carpet again.

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