PRESTIK
Bostik Prestik is the original reusable adhesive putty made for quick, clean and versatile fixing around the home, office or school. The putty offers an easy alternative to pins and tape, sticking to a wide range of surfaces while remaining easy to remove and reuse. Prestik is non-toxic, solvent-free and stays pliable without drying out, making it ideal for everyday tasks like mounting posters, holding lightweight items or organising small objects.
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Features & benefits
Prestik is the original rubber based reusable putty adhesive that was invented in 1970. It is fun, clean, safe and easy to use and it provides an ideal alternative to drawing pins or sticky tape, with over a thousand uses around the home, office and school! Made in South Africa for over 50 years, Prestik will not dry out and it can be used over and over again. It will never dry!
Bostik Prestik is a clean, safe and easy-to-use reusable adhesive putty that is an alternative to drawing pins and sticky tape. It is solvent-free, non-toxic and remains permanently pliable without drying out. This versatile putty sticks to a wide range of porous and non-porous surfaces and can be removed and reused multiple times. The strip format allows for easy portioning and application.
Surface Compatibility
Bostik Prestik adheres well to non-porous surfaces including metal, glass, plastics, vinyl-coated and painted surfaces. It also performs effectively on porous materials such as paper, board, cloth and wood.
Smart advantages
Holds up posters, cards, certificates, notices, party decorations, maps, calendars, messages, learning aids, children paintings, etc
Holds in place telephones, mouse pads, pens, candles, figurines, vases, calculators, ornaments, etc.
Keeps picture frames straight.
Safely store pins, keys, screws and other small objects.
Use in floral arrangements to keep flowers in place.
Clean fluff from fabric.
Remove dust and dirt from computers and hard to get to places.
Use as a putty to block out breezes.
Ideal as a modelling clay for children.
Sticks to almost anything
Permanently pliable, reusable
Strip form for ease of use
Technical information
Bostik DIY South Africa Create - Prestik Technical Data Sheet (432.08 KB)
Bostik DIY South Africa Create - Prestik Safety Data Sheet (81.05 KB)
How to use
Applications
Prestik is suitable for a wide variety of tasks in the home, office and school. It can be used to hold up posters, cards, decorations, maps and calendars, as well as to secure lightweight items such as telephones, ornaments and stationery. It is also ideal for keeping picture frames straight, positioning objects, cleaning dust from hard-to-reach areas, blocking draughts, and even as a modelling material for children.
- Ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free of any dust, grease and loose materials.
- Pull off a piece of Bostik Prestik and activate it by pulling and stretching. Roll into a ball, place between the two surfaces, and press firmly to adhere.
- To prevent oil stains to posters, we recommend that strips of tape be applied to the back of the poster and the Bostik Prestik be attached to this area as opposed to directly onto the poster.
Limitations
- Not suitable where a strong bond is required or for holding heavy objects.
- May damage fragile papers when removed.
- Not recommended for use on absorbent or delicate surfaces such as silk-screen printed or hand-stencilled wallpaper.
- May leave oily marks on certain painted surfaces or papers
Related tutorials
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FAQs
How to remove Prestik
Remove Prestik by rolling it off the surface. Any remaining residue can be dabbed away using a larger piece of Prestik or cleaned with mineral turpentine if needed.
How to get Prestik out of carpet
To remove Prestik from carpet, first remove as much as possible by rolling or lifting it off mechanically. For any remaining residue, use a suitable solvent such as lighter fluid or Low Aromatic Cleaning Benzine (LACB), and always check for colourfastness before use.
How to make Prestik soft
If Bostik Prestik feels firm, it can be softened by pulling and stretching it to activate the material and restore its pliability before use.
How do I prevent oil stains on the wall when sticking posters down?
We recommend that strips of tape be applied to the back of the poster and the Prestik be attached to this area as opposed to directly onto the poster.
How do I remove Prestik from Clothes?
Use lighter fluid or Low Aromatic Cleaning Benzine (LACB) to remove off fabric. Check for colourfastness before using any solvents.
Is Prestik safe for children?
Yes. It is 100% safe for children as it is solvent free and non toxic. The rubber base in Prestik is the same as in chewing gum, although we don’t recommend that you substitute your chewing gum with Prestik! Prestik should be kept away from small children as it can present a choking hazard if accidentally swallowed.
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