I am planning on glueing or trying a silicone caulking to put seashells on plastic, underneath the downspout on the Gizmo to keep the water away from the house.
What is a good glue/silicone caulking to use on plastic?
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Karen
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Is there a plexiglass or something that I could pour over these shells to keep them in place? That would be weatherproof for them to stay outside year round in Michigan?
Is there any kind of a spray glue or something that would be easier to put over the sea shells so I wouldn't have to glue each one in place?
I don't know if the silicone caulking glue that I have would do the job? And keep the shells securely in place, because I'm sure that the hose and blowing the grass and all that stuff. I'm just trying to make sure they're going to stay in place. I want them to end up in the pool.
Hi Karen. The best glue to use on flexible plastics is Loctite Vinyl, Fabric and Plastic Flexible Adhesive. It's a clear liquid adhesive that's waterproof, dries clear, and creates a flexible bond that won't break down or yellow from UV/sunlight exposure. Good luck Karen. Hoping all is well with you.
Hello please disregard my previous comment about using epoxy putty and sand. Both pictures did not pop up in my browser with my initial viewing. I thought you wanted to weight this splash guard and then seal the hole.
Apologies for not seeing the complete picture and offering a confusing solution, Explaining a solution for the first picture but not the second.
I have used epoxy resin pours —unfortunately— they are not suggested for outdoor use so I cannot suggest that solution to you. My guess....The best way to cement shells in there would be to use some sort of concrete just as you would use Pea gravel suspended in aggregate concrete surface. Thats my best guess.....
Two part epoxy pour would work. But since they aren't UV resistant they will yellow over time. There is a solution to prevent the yellowing. Once cured, epoxy is moisture resistant. Epoxy is not, on its own, UV resistant. Some epoxies have a UV resistant additive added to them that works moderately well. However, the best way to ensure that your epoxy doesn't yellow or breakdown from UV rays is to top coat it with clear UV resistant urethane.
This Super Glue Plastic Fusion Epoxy Adhesive is one of the best adhesives for plastic among others.
It’s a heavy-duty glue and easy to use. You don’t have to take any pressure to apply it as the glue will work in 1 push! Moreover, its setting time is 14 to 18 minutes.
1) What I would do is use an epoxy pour just enough that it will keep the shells in place. The pour shouldn't come up around the sides of the shells. I can totally see that if the resin is seen, being outside, the resin will yellow very quickly. The pour would only be at the base underneath the shells.
2) My second idea would be to use resin with sand mixed in. Again don't pour higher than the sides of the shells.
3) You could also use a concrete that would work great outdoors.
4) Another idea is to mix STUCCO PATCH (I think Lowes) with wood glue. This becomes like a cement but prettier. It is more like a white sanded texture but dries like cement. I used it in this painting:
https://karupp-did.net/mosaic-monogram-wall-art/
It will hold all your shells together and look pretty. I don't know how it will do outside but I am sure fine because stucco can be used outside.
Hope these ideas help:)
You could use Loctite's Power Grab to glue the pieces together. It has a slow setting time but holds very well outside.
Hello! I think you know that the best sealant in principle would be a silicone sealant, waterproof and with a good composition. If you choose a caulk that isn't waterproof, it makes no sense, and you just waste your money. I guarantee you that it'll just wash off in a few months, and you will have to reapply the process. I don't think that's pleasant. You can look on different sites for good caulk and choose which one works best for you click here. To do that, check the points above, and then you definitely won't have a problem with it.