【Home DIY Guide】Say goodbye to water leakage at home! An all-round sealing repair solution for the whole home
Summer in Hong Kong is always the season of typhoons and rain, with rainfall and humidity becoming the enemies of a comfortable home. For residents living in village houses or older buildings, or homes with balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows, water seepage around windows, balcony leaks, dripping water pipes, and mouldy, blackened bathroom sealant can cause plenty of trouble.
When facing these home water leakage problems, you do not need professional skills or major works. Simply master Selleys’ “all-round sealing repair solution” and use it together with Selleys sealant, Selleys mould-resistant bathroom glass sealant and Selleys Aqua Knead It, and you can easily deal with bathroom mould issues, home water leakage and more!
Humidity during the rainy season becomes a home “pain point”: how should you deal with water leakage at home?
Hong Kong’s climate conditions, together with the ageing of many residential buildings, have made home water leakage, seepage and mould growth everyday problems for many households.
When typhoon season arrives, strong winds and heavy rain can lash against your windows and seep indoors — at best wetting the floor, and at worst damaging walls and furniture. Bathrooms, meanwhile, are constantly humid, causing the silicone sealant around basins, bathtubs and walls to turn black and mouldy. This not only affects the look of your home, but may also breed bacteria. As for dripping pipes in the kitchen or toilet, over time they waste water, push up water bills, and may even cause nuisance to neighbours downstairs.
Many people assume these seemingly tricky water leakage problems can only be handled by professionals. In fact, many minor to moderate household leakage and mould issues can be fixed by yourself, as long as you use the right methods and products. For those who enjoy DIY, it not only saves repair costs, but also helps build up home maintenance know-how.
The Storm-Seal Repair Solution: Complete Home “Fix” Protection — Super Selleys!
The “Storm-Seal Repair Solution” provides a comprehensive home waterproofing solution. Its three hero products — Selleys Storm Sealant, Selleys Wet Area Mould-Resistant Bathroom Silicone Sealant, and Selleys Knead It Aqua Epoxy Putty — each serve a specific purpose, delivering instant fixes, prevention and repair for different situations. Whether it is an emergency leak or everyday bathroom mould prevention, these products have you covered.
Instant leak-stopping: the fast-acting power of Selleys Storm Sealant
Imagine a window suddenly starting to leak during a fierce storm — an urgent situation! That is when Selleys Storm Sealant comes in handy. This waterproof sealant is specially designed for sudden household leaks. Its biggest advantage is that it can be applied directly on wet surfaces, or even in the rain, instantly forming a waterproof sealing layer to quickly stop the leak from spreading. Once dry, it is clearer and more transparent than ordinary silicone sealant, so it will not affect the look of your home.
Large-size Storm Sealant, available in black, grey and clear transparent
The carded pack of Selleys Storm Sealant requires no caulking gun. It is lightweight and convenient, making it easy even for DIY beginners to use. It offers an instant solution when you need it most, and is a must-have for household leak repairs!
The carded pack of Storm Sealant comes with a squeeze clip and nozzle for easy application
Leak-proof and mould-resistant: long-lasting protection from Selleys Wet Area Mould-Resistant Bathroom Silicone Sealant
The bathroom is the most humid place in the home, and silicone sealant can easily become mouldy. Using Selleys Wet Area Mould-Resistant Bathroom Silicone Sealant helps prevent sealant edges from turning mouldy and black, keeping the bathroom clean and fresh.
This is a neutral, non-corrosive and low-odour silicone sealant that effectively resists mould and fungus, maintaining a durable seal even in humid environments. It is suitable for most building materials. Whether you are proactively waterproofing and mould-proofing a newly renovated bathroom, or replacing old mouldy sealant edges, it is an ideal choice. With long-lasting flexibility, it does not shrink, crack, crumble or harden, and provides a quality guarantee of up to 25 years* for your bathroom. Say goodbye to mould problems and enjoy high-quality mould resistance for bathroom sealant edges.
Selleys Wet Area Mould-Resistant Bathroom Silicone Sealant
*For details, please refer to the Selleys official website and product packaging
High-performance leak sealing: powerful repair with Selleys Knead It Aqua Epoxy Putty
When a pipe at home is dripping, or a water tank develops cracks, you need a more “heavy-duty” repair solution. Selleys Knead It Aqua Epoxy Putty is a hand-kneadable, strong, fast-drying 2-in-1 two-part epoxy putty. It offers powerful repairing, rebuilding and filling capabilities. It can be used for repairs in damp conditions or underwater, including salt water or fresh water, making it a go-to repair product for household leakage problems.
The clay-like texture of Selleys Knead It Aqua Epoxy Putty allows it to be kneaded into different shapes to suit various repair areas, so it will not drip during application. Once cured, it becomes as hard as stone, and can be sanded, drilled and painted. More importantly, it complies with the AS/NZS4020 standard for safe contact with drinking water, which is especially important when repairing potable water pipes. With Selleys Knead It Aqua Epoxy Putty, you can use it with greater peace of mind.
Selleys Knead It Aqua Epoxy Putty
At a glance: the three hero products of the Storm-Seal Repair Solution
To help everyone better understand the features and uses of these three products, we have prepared the following list:
*Note: Storm Sealant is not suitable for polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), areas immersed in water for long periods, or cracks that are blocked and under pressure
^Complies with AS/NZS4020 standard for safe contact with drinking water
#For details, please refer to the Selleys official website and product packaging
Selleys Storm Sealant can be applied directly in the rain
Selleys Wet Area Mould-Resistant Bathroom Silicone Sealant seals around basins to prevent leaks
Selleys Knead It Aqua Epoxy Putty repairs cracked water pipes
DIY Repair Station Series: compact, easy to use, eco-friendly and great value
Selleys has specially launched the “DIY Repair Station Series”. These small-capacity carded products are not only compact and easy to use, but also more affordable, making them ideal for households to keep on hand. When minor repair needs arise at home, there is no need to buy large-size products, reducing waste and making it more environmentally friendly. The carded packaging is also easy to store and saves space.
Selleys: Complete Home “Fix” Protection — Super Selleys!
An Australian brand with over 80 years of history, offering a wide range of quality products. Its product portfolio covers DIY repair, construction adhesives and coating solutions, with points of sale across Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories. In addition to the waterproofing solutions mentioned above, it also offers a variety of home products to meet different household repair needs, including RP7 water-displacing rust-removing lubricant, impact-resistant super glue, Quick Fix Adhesive (shoe repair glue), sealants and more. Whether it is simple bonding, gap repair, waterproof sealing, or rust removal and lubrication, Selleys has you covered — a truly all-round home repair solution!
Easy to get started — begin your home repairs anytime
The products featured in the “heavy-duty sealing repair solution” above are available through major channels. You can purchase them at Renovation Mall, HKTVmall, Japan Home Centre and major hardware and paint shops, making it easy to start fixing household water leakage problems.
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