How To Seam Seal Siliconised Fabric Using Silnet

Most siliconized fabric shelters and tents require seam sealing and this sometimes puts people off as they are concerned it is a complicated or hard proceedure.

If you prepare yourself and the items you need for the project, it can take very little time and the results will not only look good, but it will also keep you dry too!

This video takes you through the process of seam sealing a medium sized tent.

First erect your shelter on a dry day and ensure the seams and guy points are taught.
Simply mix a small amount of Silnet with a drop or two of White Spirit in a glass or ceramic container.
Mix until the consistency is that of thick olive oil.
Use a small stiff stippling brush and then apply the solution in short stages.
Don’t put too much on the brush, just work a couple of inches or 5cm at a time, working the solution into the threads.
If you spill any on the fabric where you don’t want it, a small dab of white spirit on a cloth or kitchen paper will wipe it off. (At one point in this video I use too much which left a slight stain on the fabric)
Leave to dry for a few hours before you fold you tent and put it away, or it might stick to itself.

Seam sealing this Luxe F6A shelter took about 90 minutes. A neat tidy job which will look good camping anywhere.

[WShelton]

Still relevant even two years later ... Thank you for that ! (Wayne, from France)

[RYLJ]

You are the first one that just did the work instead of talking for most part of the video and you get straight to the project on hand thanks so much for that .. You should get better reviews ..You get straight to the point no like other youtoobers.. Great video will use your method on tent im getting thanks ...

[Laubasss]

Set up my new Hexpeak in the back garden and going to use your instructions and get on with the seam sealing tomorrow!💪😎

[defyingblueprints]

Thanks, I'm very glad I watched this before starting

[frankiehorton]

Exact measurements to use:
3 blobs of silnet
1 splash of spirits

[stevejorgensen]

Great video thank you. I'm sure there are a few reasons companies don't do it before sell, prob mainly financial. It takes alot of time for someone to unpack, hang, seal, dry, repack send.
So if I can save my self 100.00 or more dollars im all for it. Companies aren't asking you to sew the tent together ha. Just seam seal.
Great video and info !

[patricemartin]

Thank you so much for your video. I just did the job today, on my new Lansham 1 pro, and it's been so easy with your help!
And the result is just fine.
Thanks again.👍👍

[deatlyfir]

Hey! Thank you so much. It was the first time I had to do this and without you my 500€ would have been awfull af. Thanks for the advice!!! Thumbs up!

[Rust_valley_adventures]

I bought some luxe tents couple weeks ago before valley and peak took over back packing light and I'm dreading doing this on them vid 👍

[kevincantrell]

Excellent program, I am, currently looking for a new tent, this information helps me a lot, thank you

[WalksWithOlly]

This is great to see and I'm sure it will benefit your customers.
Thanks for sharing and all the best.

[jimhumphrey]

Great tip, i am about to seal my Lunar Solo and probably would have done it from the tube.. Many thanks

[Chumba]

Just bought a Hex Peak V4A from you. Lovely service I must say!
Followed your video to seam seal, ready to go out on my trips now. Thank you very much! 🙂

[dbo]

Thank you. I was about to use the silnet directly from the tube.

[breakit]

Thanks for your help, i just got a Luxe F8 and i've been dreading messing it up but know it must be done. Cheers and stay well.

[Tonywozere]

Decorator/hiker here, tip white spirit into cap first before putting into jar, it's easy to over-pour ;)

[bexbugoutsurvivor]

Question. A# lift a folded hem and seal under it, or B # overlap the two panels. ? Many thanks

[ajcoops]

Got to do my seamsealing of my tarptent scarp 2 tomorrow

[Diggingdan]

Thankyou my man, seeling my new ultra light tarp in the morning and needed some tips!

[MrLabradorwildman]

After all these years, i still find this a great help! I just brought the Lanshan pro 2, do you do the same for a Lanshan pro 2? Would any seam seal tube do? Not sure which kind to use? Got time to work it out. We still have 12 feet of snow in Labrador, Canada lol i must admit i still check out all your videos and the podcast! I do miss the TGO video's you did keep going! Dave from Labrador City Canada