InstaTrim Applicator Tool - Roller for Straight, Easy & Effective Installation - Works with 1/2" and 3/4" InstaTrim

My wife and I bought a house about two years ago, and the majority of the trim is very far away from the floor, leaving some large gaps. We didn't want to caulk and make a mess, and we didn't want to deal with the hassle of cutting wood and other such tasks. br>br>PLEASE NOTE: Despite the two star reviews on Home Depot's website, my wife thought this product was too expensive, so we bought "magic peel and stick calk. " Please do not buy that garbage product; it only lasted a few hours before the adhesive came off, and this was on a dry surface. br>br>This product is incredible, and it's even better here. It's also very easy to use. br>Worth the money; don't try to save money by buying a cheaper product; this is the one to get.

Sarah Boyle

| Jan 19, 2021

I bought two packs of this product, one for the kitchen and the other for the bathroom. If you're using it to close caulks on kitchen counters, I think it'll work fine; however, if you're using it for a bath tab, I'd recommend using silicon adhesives first. Water easily stays within the small gaps because both sides of this seal are made of soft plastic. In the long run, the strip will suffer damage. I put it away for a while but only recently discovered the issue. As a result, I'll have to redo it using silicon adhesives to fill in the gaps on both sides. It now works perfectly, and I no longer have to worry about water getting into the gaps because there are none.

Pablo Campos

| Feb 25, 2021

Sticks to the surface and is simple to apply. It was an excellent solution. My house is more than a century old and has numerous leaks. I should own caulk stock for the amount I've spent on it over the years. Every crack is sealed by a never-ending battle. lol. No more leaks now that these have been added to the baseboards! It brings the whole ensemble together. It's simple to use and will stay put. There hasn't been any lifting or separation that I've noticed. I vacuumed it thoroughly before wiping it down with alcohol and applying the trim after it dried. Because I'm not a pro, I had some trouble connecting at the corners, which I believe was due to operator error. I used a small amount of caulk to cover any gaps I couldn't connect. It functions flawlessly.

Angie Cruz

| Oct 22, 2021

You get a note in the box from the seller asking you to try the small sample piece first, and not to unravel the main reel if you plan to return the product. Problem is, you don't realize until you start unraveling the full product that literally the entire length of the product is covered in black marks. It's not just factory dust that needs to be wiped away. I used several packs of Magic Erasers to completely remove all of the black marks and achieve a clean white appearance after installing the trim. It's a shame because I'd like to use this product in another room as well, but I can't justify spending $60 on another reel of product with such poor quality control that I'll have to spend just as much time cleaning it as installing it. I was looking for an alternative to having to sand my floors and then install quarter round molding. Except for the issues mentioned, it could potentially work well to fill in the gaps and hide the edges. It takes a few tries to figure out how to lay it; you have to stretch it a little as you stick it down to get a smooth flush result; it's not foolproof, but it's also not too difficult; I wouldn't use it near water because the top and bottom of the product will not adhere to the surface. The adhesive section runs through the middle, creating a right angle behind the product, and the top and bottom of the trim simply sit on the surface after that. Dust and debris should be kept out, but I don't think it will keep water out very well. If moisture gets trapped behind the trim, I expect it to turn into a breeding ground for bacteria.

Baker Evans

| Jun 09, 2021

I followed the instructions to the letter and thoroughly cleaned the tile/tub to remove any silicone or other debris. The backing appeared to be smaller than in previous installations of similar products during the installation. It looked fantastic when I was finished. The tennant reported that it was letting go by morning. It didn't work on all three sides of the tub where it was installed, as expected. In my 20 years of apartment installation, I have never had a similar product fail. I strongly discourage you from doing so.

Vihaan Sheppard

| May 13, 2021

This was used to bridge a large gap between my wood countertop and my sink. I tried clear silicone caulk first, which was a complete disaster. It looked terrible and was impossible to remove. What you should know about Instatrim is the following:
- It won't go around corners; if it's a right-hand cut, you'll have to bevel it. If it's a rounded corner, angle the corner or use filler caulk. br> It's possible that the adhesive included in the package is insufficient - If that's the case, make your own adhesive caulk to fill in the gaps. It's not a major issue. br>br>Because of the brown color, I used brown DAP caulk to finish the corners.

Ashlynn Nash

| May 06, 2021

Maybe it was just a fluke, butt. Everything appeared to be in order; Quick delivery, nice undamaged product, simple to cut to fit, and it went up nicely and cleanly. Then, around 2 a. m. that night, it all began to crumble. The adhesive remained on the ceiling, and the instatrim was able to reach the floor. I'm not a trim expert (which is why I'm using this), but YouTube has effectively given me the equivalent of a PhD in trimology with a minor in instatrim. TRUST ME, I'm a pro when it comes to moulding. Instatrim; instatrim; instatrim; instatrim; instatrim; instatrim; instatrim; instatrim; in What went wrong in this situation? Is it possible that the roll has run out? Is it possible that it was a case of human error? Maybe there's a stronger gravitational pull here? I believe the adhesive was either old or that rejiggering your adhesive formula should be reconsidered. "Not for the ceiling," you could say. ”. This is merely an idea. br>br>Thank you, Amazon, for providing a refund to a brother, allowing me to go to the hardware store and conduct business. I'm not sure what you're going to do with 40 feet of broken and used Instatrim tangled up in a rats' nest, but it's been returned.

Kailey Morrow

| Nov 08, 2021