hi all,
A few people have expressed an interest in Butyl Tape. Here's what I found in Australia. I'm using it extensively (instead of Sikaflex) for bedding with excellent results. About $20 per roll.
Here's a link buildingproductsonline.com.au/butyl-tape.html
Regards,
allan
Select to expand quoteAshleyM said..
Does it come in white?
Unfortunately only in gray Ashley....but where I use it, you can't really see it...
Select to expand quoteAshleyM said..
Does it come in white?
Gee Ashly, just had a flash back of ABC show "The Inventors" with, I think it was 'Diana Fisher', always asking about each invention, does it come in different colours. 
Select to expand quoteCrusoe said..AshleyM said..
Does it come in white?
Gee Ashly, just had a flash back of ABC show "The Inventors" with, I think it was 'Diana Fisher', always asking about each invention, does it come in different colours.
And is it safe for little fingers?
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Are there any sharp edges on the packaging I need to be concerned about?
No sharp edges, but you have to be veevery careful when you touch it because it's veeerrrry sticky.
You could end up with it locking your hands together and falling overboard, unable to swim and drown - or worse...
On a serious note, is it suitable for say sealing things like staunchen bases where a lot of compression is required? Does it of squeeze out the side of the fitting when the bolts are tightened?
Thanks! That's a good price and the grey is a good colour. I have the black and it can stain the deck.
EVO BUTYL TAPE.
I called Reece Plumbing and they wanted $40 bucks for a roll and $20 for the pleasure of delivering it TO THE STORE.
WTH?Anyone else sell this stuff? Building products online dont seem to have it on their website.
ThanksEd
Select to expand quoteCav30 said..
EVO BUTYL TAPE.
I called Reece Plumbing and they wanted $40 bucks for a roll and $20 for the pleasure of delivering it TO THE STORE.
WTH?Anyone else sell this stuff? Building products online dont seem to have it on their website.
ThanksEd
Hi Cav,
This link should take you to the correct web page.
buildingproductsonline.com.au/butyl-tape.html
Note its described black on the website, but I have only ever received grey.
Maybe you should call them to clarify colour and availability.
regards,
allan
I really like using butyl. Nice thing about it the stuff that oozes out the sides after you tighten the bolts dead easy to get rid of. Just cut around the base will a knife and peal it away. You can roll it up into a ball and re-use it if you want to. And it doesn't stick to everything in site like sikaflex etc. It's cheap and the unused portion doesn't go off like most other stuff.
This is worth reading.
www.pbase.com:443/mainecruising/rebedding_hardware&page=1
Tapes on line had white butyl without reinforcing - have they discontinued that product?
I bought this Blackwoods #: 02716566 | Mfr #: PB050 | UNSPSC #: 31201519 50mm x 10m Black can't remember price (about $50) but will last forever and a day.
www.caravansplus.com.au/strip-caulking-tape-13mm-x-49m-sealant-p-11938.html
Have been using product above for most fitting and for places where I need something more fluid I use
www.caravansplus.com.au/cartridge-z-bond-ezy-caulk-white-500g-paintable-removable-p-204.html
It does eventually thickens up to similar consistency to the tape.
Select to expand quoteHarb said..
www.caravansplus.com.au/strip-caulking-tape-13mm-x-49m-sealant-p-11938.html
Have been using product above for most fitting and for places where I need something more fluid I use
www.caravansplus.com.au/cartridge-z-bond-ezy-caulk-white-500g-paintable-removable-p-204.html
It does eventually thickens up to similar consistency to the tape.
They don't say it's butyl do they, did it say anything on the packaging?
3M do this product in a Clear version 25mm and 50mm wide. Hard to find distributors for their version though.
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They don't say it's butyl do they, did it say anything on the packaging?
It says Butyl Rubber Sealant on tube and is white, at least for a while. I also used it on caravan about 6-7 years ago and the skin is now more of a light grey then white.
Thanks Harb, I think this is a far softer version of the butyl tape, and is termed butyl mastic. People tend to warn off using this on boats as it's increadibly messy and not as good as the tape for marine use.
I have bought in some rolls of Bed-it tape from Compass Marine in the US. It cost me $200 for 4 rolls. I can let 3 rolls go at cost for $50 a roll if anyone is interested. Could even sell it by the meter as you generally don't use a lot of it. I am at Manly in Brisbane. Check the website. www.pbase.com:443/mainecruising/butyl_tape
This has been specifically developed for marine applications
scrubby
In Adelaide, I get white butyl tape from my local caravan service centre (Australian Caravan Company on Daws Road.)
It's the right consistency for bedding marine fittings and a good price. I think it was about $2/metre for 50mm wide tape.
In Adelaide, I get white butyl tape from my local caravan service centre (Australian Caravan Company on Daws Road.)
It's the right consistency for bedding marine fittings and a good price. I think it was about $2/metre for 50mm wide tape.
I had some sealing jobs to do and found this at the local Green Shed (Bunnings)
www.bunnings.com.au/our-range
www.bunnings.com.au/consolidated-alloys-butyl-48mm-15m-double-sided-tape-10266_p1090837
www.bunnings.com.au/one-on-one-48mm-x-5m-heavy-duty-double-sided-sealing-tape_p1091267
Black only from what I could see, but if you need it NOW then beggars can't be choosers, I went with the one-on-one product
