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6 Reasons to Choose Flexible Trim Strips Over Traditional Caulk

By Greg Amundson- Jul 22, 2020

Tags : bendable trim strips, Caulk Alternative, easy caulk removal, Flexible Trim, How to Remove Caulk, traditional caulk

Traditionally, we’ve always seen our bathtubs, shower corners, and sinks sealed with caulk, whether that is acrylic or silicone caulk. Not only is the process messy and time-consuming, but it also becomes dirty and turns into a hub for collecting grime after a certain amount of time. What is worse, it even turns black or red and gives your bathroom an unkempt, dirty appearance even when it’s as clean as you can possibly make it....

Trouble with Adhesives | “My Instatrim will not stick, what do I do?”

By Greg Amundson- Feb 12, 2020

Tags : Caulk Alternative, easy caulk removal, Flexible Trim, InstaTrim, Peel and Stick Caulk, silicone caulk removal

One of the largest hurdles we face selling a peel and stick caulking product with adhesive is when the consumer contacts us to say “My Instatrim will not stick, what do I do?”. This is the one issue that will always haunt us.

InstaTrim is Protected and Ready for DIY Consumers - The Inventor Part Three

By Greg Amundson- Feb 06, 2020

Tags : Caulk Alternative, DIY, Flexible Trim, Greg Amundson, InstaTrim, Instatrim on Amazon, Peel and Stick Caulk

Now you’ve invented and protected your idea, how do you get it in front of consumers? Eyeballs! That’s what your new product needs, lots and lots of consumer eyeballs! This sounds easy but if you consider the millions of new products being introduced around the world this is your biggest challenge. For example, if our consumer is not aware that there is a new peel and stick caulk solution to fix cracks and gaps in...

Cavemen Even Used Trim to Cover Gaps and Cracks

By Greg Amundson- Jan 14, 2020

Tags : Baseboards & Floors, Caulk Alternative, Greg Amundson, Inventor, pvc trim, Replacing Caulk, wood trim

Trim is a universal term that has been around since the first caveman used rocks to cover gaps in his cave where the wind or snow would blow in.Today, we use trim to cover gaps and cracks to defend against moisture and weather. Greg Amundson invented InstaTrim to solve this age old problem with 21st Century materials. You can do this. Cover your crack easily today.

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Flexible Trim Strips Cover Stains, Smears and Smudges

By Greg Amundson- Jan 08, 2020

Tags : Baseboards & Floors, Caulk Alternative, Ceilings, DIY, InstaTrim

Flexible Trim Strips Cover Stains, Smears and Smudges from moisture damage, a bad paint job and general deterioration of your home. Whether your home is loved, but worn down or about to go up for sale, you can use easy to apply instatrim flexible trim as a ceiling and wall corner caulking solution.

How to Remove Old Caulk Like A Pro – The Ultimate Guide

By Greg Amundson- Nov 29, 2019

Tags : Caulk Alternative, easy caulk removal, How to Remove Caulk, Replacing Caulk

We all have caulking in our homes. We hide it, we paint it and some of us actually try to remove it to make it look better. Old caulking is everywhere from our countertops, bathtubs, showers, sinks, around windows and doors, and much more. Can you believe it was first used around the 15th century on wooden ships? Caulking is old technology, a scourge of every homeowner and yet we all must deal with this messy...

InstaTrim Flexible Trim Strips Confirmed THE Caulking Problem Solver by Family Handyman Magazine

By Greg Amundson- Oct 16, 2019

Tags : Bathrooms, Caulk Alternative, DIY, Handyman

Everyone here at InstaTrim was ecstatic to be featured in the Stuff We Love section of the Family Handyman Magazine Winter 2019 issue! Our flexible trim was headlined by Family Handyman as “A clever solution for sealing big gaps.” Contributing Editor Spike Carlsen continued to state that InstaTrim is part trim, part caulk, and part weather sealant. And, after applying it himself, he confirmed our claim that it’s the easy caulking problem solver.

RV and Camper Remodeling with InstaTrim®

By Greg Amundson- May 16, 2019

Tags : camper, Caulk Alternative, remodel, RV

Before you pack up your RV or camper to hit the road this summer, you may want to load up on InstaTrim®. From the foothills of the Carolinas to the forests of northern Minnesota, campers are trimming their countertops, floors and more with this flexible, self-adhesive trim strip. Quite often, campers and RV’s are purchased second hand and the new owners want to remove old caulk and germs by spiffing up spaces with InstaTrim. They...

Replacing Old Caulk with InstaTrim®

By Greg Amundson- May 01, 2019

Tags : Caulk Alternative, DIY, Inventor, Replacing Caulk

If you have old, unsightly caulk in your home, you most likely want to remove and replace it. If so, you’ve come to the right place. InstaTrim is an alternative to messy caulk and homeowners and contractors love how easy it is to install, with no mess or waste. In your home, you may be looking at acrylic, latex, urethane or silicone caulk. Silicone is the most common and is usually white or clear and...

Filling Baseboard Trim Gaps

By Greg Amundson- Mar 04, 2019

Tags : Baseboards, Caulk Alternative, DIY, Floors, Inventor

As a former residential contractor, I can tell you with confidence that walls are never straight. This construction flaw causes significant, unsightly gaps between walls and the baseboards. The good news is that you can make them appear straight, by filling those gaps. So, how do you do that?

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