Installation Guide

Be aware that some old caulking may be silicone-based and that tile,
stone and other building materials may come with a thin layer of silicone
release. All silicone MUST be removed 100% from the surface where
InstaTrim will be installed to ensure proper adhesion.
We recommend using Acetone for silicone removal.
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ATTENTION!
You MUST FOLLOW the instructions
included. Failure to follow the
instructions may result in InstaTrim not
adhering properly to the surface.
Instructions For Use
Cutting Board
Razor Blade or Scissors
Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol
Scrubbing Sponge or
Soft-bristle Brush
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
INSTALLATION TIPS
Caulk or Grout
Removal Tool
Soft Lint-free Cloth
Optional:
Permanent Glue
Hair Dryer
CLEAN AND PREPARE
THE INSTALLATION SURFACE
SILICONE MUST BE REMOVED 100% FROM THE
APPLICATION SURFACE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
● Be Aware of Silicone - Silicone caulk and
silicone sealant must be removed 100% prior to
installling InstaTrim strips. Instructions included.
● DO NOT use Mineral Spirits or other cleaners
that contain oil, wax or silicone in the ingredi-
ents for surface prep.
● Prior to installation - unrolling the strip and letting
it lay flat will help to make it easier to work with.
● Clean the Application Area - remove loose debris
and dust, wipe down the area with acetone and
let dry completely.
● Use InstaTrim at Room Temperature - Do not
install in temperatures below 68° F.
● Press FIRMLY Into Place - InstaTrim’s adhesive
needs to spread in order to grab and adhere to
the application surface. We recommend using the
InstaTrim Applicator Tool to make installation easier!
● Avoid Stretching - stretching as you work will
result in the trim shrinking back from the ends of
the application area and may cause the adhesive
to lose its grip.
● Tight Curves - use a hair dryer to warm the strip
to make it easier to work with and look smooth
around a tight curve.
● Ventilation - always use ventilation in enclosed areas
when working with any solvent cleaning solution.
1.
2.
Cut away and remove all caulk
with a caulk remover tool or
razor blade.
Apply Acetone or Isopropyl
Alcohol to the silicone and let
sit for a 1/2 hr or so before
scrubbing the area with a
scrubby sponge or brush.
Always use ventilation with
ANY solvent cleaning solution.
3.
4.
5.
Vacuum or wipe away any loose
dust, grout or debris.
Thoroughly wipe down the area
with Acetone or Isopropyl
Alcohol to remove any silicone
residue or sealant that is left
behind. Be sure that you DO NOT
use Mineral Spirits or other
cleaners that contain oils, wax
or silicone in the ingredients.
Let the surface dry completely
before installation.
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InstaTrim
®
, The Original
Flexible Trim Strips
REMOVE OLD SILICONE OR LOOSE GROUT
PREPARE THE SURFACE