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Expand Your Toolbox with High-Performance Soudal Foam

Key takeaways: Soudal offers one of Australia’s largest expanding foam ranges for sealing, insulating, and mounting. Gap Filling, Gun Grade, Flexible Insulation, and Soudafoam SMX cover every job type. Fire-rated and low-VOC options deliver reliable performance and safety on-site. Soudal is a world leader in polyurethane expanding foams, manufacturing over 130 million cans every year. Each foam in the range ...

Why PVC Pipe Cement Isn’t Just Glue

Key takeaways: PVC cement makes a chemical weld, not a simple glue joint. Pureseal cements and primers are designed for PVC and ABS, with WaterMark certification and AS/NZS compliance. Match Type P or Type N to pressure vs non-pressure systems. Correct surface prep and set time are key to leak-free results. Plumbers routinely apply PVC pipe cement, but unlike standard ...

Discover SMX® Technology: The Future of Sealants and Adhesives

Key takeaways: SMX® technology delivers strength plus flexibility, with fast cure and paintability. Ultra-low VOC, solvent and isocyanate free, with low odour. Bonds and seals indoors and outdoors, even in wet conditions. Used across Soudal’s Multibond and T-Rex SMX product lines in Australia. SMX® technology represents Soudal’s next generation of sealant and adhesive innovation, delivering strength, flexibility, and sustainability in ...

Unbreakable Bonds: The Power Behind Purocol Express

Key takeaways: Purocol Express is a high-strength polyurethane adhesive trusted by Australian builders. Delivers fast curing and long-lasting bonds on common building materials. Suited for interior and exterior work with D4 waterproof performance. When strength matters, builders across Australia rely on Purocol Express by Soudal. This transparent, professional-grade polyurethane construction adhesive is designed for durable, high-performance bonding across a wide ...

How to Apply Silicone Sealant Neatly

Applying silicone sealant can be tricky - especially in small, tight joints around showers, sinks and kitchen benchtops. Whether you're refreshing the seal in your bathroom or applying silicone to a kitchen sink, following a few golden rules can help you achieve a smooth, professional finish. In this guide, we’ll show you how to apply silicone sealant neatly using the ...

Types of Adhesive Failures: Adhesive vs Cohesive vs Substrate

Adhesive failure is a common issue that builders, manufacturers, and DIY enthusiasts face. Adhesives are essential for a range of applications, but when they fail, the results can be costly and time-consuming. To prevent adhesive failure, it’s important to understand the various causes, the types of failure, and how to avoid them. This guide breaks down the causes of adhesive ...

How to Use T-Rex Products for Any Trade or DIY Jobs

When a project demands strength, flexibility and reliability, Soudal’s T-Rex range of sealants and adhesives is engineered to deliver. Built tough for Australia’s extreme climate, these high-performance products will bond, seal and fix virtually anything — no matter the surface, material or condition. With T-Rex Crystal, Flex, Power, Turbo, X-Treme and Floor & Wall Adhesive, there’s a solution for every ...

How to Use Fix ALL for Sealing & Bonding on Materials & Surfaces

Key Takeaways on Using the Fix ALL® Range Soudal’s Fix ALL is a high-performance, all-in-one adhesive and sealant range trusted by Aussie tradies for over 25 years. Three versatile formulas: Crystal, High Tack, and Turbo - cover transparent sealing, heavy-duty bonding, and fast curing needs. All products are solvent-free, mould resistant, low in VOCs, and safe for indoor and outdoor ...