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Flood Protection Paste

What is Flex Paste Flood Protection?

It is a thick, rubberized paste specifically designed to be used in combination with our other Flood Protection products to help protect your home or business from damaging floodwaters. It starts out as a thick paste and dries to a strong, watertight

Why Do I Need to Use Multiple Flood Protection Products?

Please see the Flex Seal Family of Flood Protection Products FAQ.

In What Sizes Can I Purchase Flood Protection Paste and What Coverage Will It Provide?

Flood Protection Paste is available in a 9 oz cartridge and 3 individually wrapped 8.75 oz sleeves. For coverage details, please watch our “Coverage” how-to video at: https://flexsealproducts.com/blogs/flood-how-tos/flood-protection-products-coverage

How Should I Prepare the Surfaces to Be Sealed?

Proper preparation of the surface being sealed is extremely important. Make sure the area being sealed is completely clean and dry. You’ll also want to remove any sharp objects, such as nails, glass, or splintered wood that could cause injury. Go to:

How Do I Prepare and Use Flood Protection Paste in the Cartridge?

Go to flexsealproducts.com/flood for detailed how-to video instructions.

How Do I Use Flood Protection Paste in the Wrapped Sleeve?

Just cut one end of the wrapped sleeve and squeeze out the amount of material you need into the tray provided. Use a putty knife to push and spread an even layer directly over the area being sealed. Go to flexsealproducts.com/flood for detailed how-t

How Should I Apply Flood Protection Paste?

Go to flexsealproducts.com/flood for detailed how-to video instructions.

How Long Does Flood Protection Paste Take to Dry?

Dry time depends on the thickness of the application, temperature, and humidity. For details on dry times watch our “Dry Times” how-to video at: https://flexsealproducts.com/blogs/flood-how-tos/flood-protection-products-dry-time

How Do I Store my Flood Protection Paste?

For complete details go to our “Storage” how-to video at: https://flexsealproducts.com/blogs/flood-how-tos/flex-seal-flood-protection-product-storage

How Do I Clean Uncured Flood Protection Paste?

Do not use water to clean Flood Protection Paste. Before it cures, it can be cleaned with a dry cloth. Application tools may also be cleaned with a dry cloth or with a rag and denatured alcohol as needed.

How Do I Remove Fully Cured Flood Protection Paste?

Just grab a small portion of the material from one edge and begin to pull it away from the structure. For more details on product removal, watch our “Removal” how-to video at: https://flexsealproducts.com/blogs/flood-how-tos/removing-flood-protection