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Meet Selsil: Proven Sealants & Adhesives Now in South Africa

An established name, newly available locally.

Selsil may be new to the South African market, but it is not new to the industry.

Backed by more than 35 years of European manufacturing expertise and trusted in over 115 countries, Selsil has built an international reputation across the construction, maintenance and home-improvement sectors. Its arrival gives South African retailers access to proven product technologies, supported locally by UpperEdge.

A strong range needs strong local support.

Introducing Selsil is not simply about placing more cartridges and cans on a shelf. UpperEdge supports the range with local distribution, product guidance and sales assistance.

Our goal is to help retail partners understand what each product does, where it should be used and what accessories may be required. This equips sales teams to answer customer questions more confidently and recommend complete, application-specific solutions.

Nine products. Four proven technologies.

Rather than launching an unnecessarily large range, we selected nine practical products covering the applications customers ask about most:

  • Silicones for flexible, water-resistant sealing in kitchens, bathrooms, glazing and general applications
  • Acrylics for paintable gaps, cracks, skirtings, cornices and interior finishing
  • Hybrid products for demanding applications requiring strong adhesion, flexibility and movement resistance
  • Polyurethane foam for filling, sealing and insulating cavities around doors, windows and other openings
Which Selsil, For Which Job?

Which Selsil, For Which Job?

Each product has a clearly defined purpose, making it easier for retail teams to guide customers towards the right solution while using shelf space efficiently.

Why the right formula matters

Silicones, acrylics, hybrid products and polyurethane foams are not interchangeable. Their formulas determine how they cure, which materials they adhere to and how they respond to moisture, movement, temperature changes and paint.

A silicone may be the correct choice for a wet area but unsuitable where the finished joint must be painted. An acrylic product works well for interior finishing and paintable repairs but is not intended to handle the same exposure or movement as a silicone or hybrid sealant. Polyurethane foam fills and insulates larger cavities, but it does not replace a finishing sealant.

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Clear product positioning helps retailers provide better advice, reduces incorrect purchases and gives customers a greater chance of getting the job right the first time.

Are your products failing your customers?

When a customer asks, “What should I use for this job?”, the answer needs to be clear—and the product needs to perform.

An unsuitable adhesive or sealant can lead to failed bonds, cracked joints, wasted materials and costly rework. For retailers, it can also mean returns, frustrated customers and lost confidence. That is why UpperEdge has introduced Selsil to South Africa.

Selsil offers South African retailers a credible alternative built around international experience, focused product selection and competitive value. It is designed to meet repeat demand across construction, renovation, installation and maintenance—without asking customers to choose between dependable performance and affordability.

Selsil in a retail environment

The range has already proven itself internationally. Now it is ready to prove itself locally.

Trial Selsil. Compare the performance. Let the product earn its place in your range.

Explore the Selsil range and contact UpperEdge for pricing, availability and retail support.
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UpperEdge Named Best Acoustic Wall Cladding Specialists 2026 – Sub-Saharan Africa

We are proud to announce that UpperEdge has been named the “Best Acoustic Wall Cladding Specialists 2026 – Sub-Saharan Africa” by the MEA Markets African Excellence Awards. This award marks an important milestone for UpperEdge.

It highlights our commitment to offering innovative, practical, and attractive wall-cladding solutions across South Africa and the Sub-Saharan African region.

More than a product supplier

At UpperEdge, putting our customers first is what truly matters to us. Our focus is not solely on making sales—we care about delivering quality products, dependable service, and real value that keeps clients coming back. Earning this award is a proud moment for us, as it shows that our efforts to go above and beyond are making a difference.

You can see this dedication in our acoustic wall cladding. We’ve blended modern design with sound-absorbing features, creating panels that don’t just work well—they look great, too. The unique slatted texture adds a sense of depth and style, while the wood-inspired finishes bring warmth and personality to any space, whether at home or at work.

Our team works closely with retailers, resellers, installers, designers and project professionals, making sure they select the most suitable products for their spaces. Supporting our customers with product knowledge, installation guidance and access to a broader range of complementary décor and adhesive solutions.

We want our customers to trust us, to feel looked after, and to know they can always rely on us. That’s how we build lasting relationships and why so many choose UpperEdge time and time again.

A finish for every interior style

Our collection includes four carefully selected designs, each offering its own distinctive tone and personality:

  • Sunlit Oak – A light, natural oak tone that creates a fresh, open and welcoming atmosphere. It works beautifully with neutral colours, minimalist interiors and Scandinavian-inspired décor.
  • Warm Walnut – A rich, warm wood tone that introduces comfort, depth and timeless elegance. It is ideal for creating an inviting living room, bedroom or entertainment space.
  • Smoked Ash – A refined, contemporary finish with cooler and more subdued tones. It complements modern interiors, stone finishes, neutral palettes and industrial-inspired spaces.
  • Midnight Black – A bold and dramatic option for sophisticated interiors. Its dark tone creates contrast and a strong architectural statement, particularly when paired with warm lighting, natural wood or metallic accents.
 
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UpperEdge Acoustic 3D Slat Wall Cladding - Warm Walnut

Together, these different colours, tones and textures make it easier to select a design that complements your furniture, flooring and overall interior style. Whether used in a living room, behind a television or headboard, in an entrance hall, office or entertainment area, our wall cladding offers a practical and stylish way to transform a space.

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UpperEdge Acoustic 3D Slat Wall Cladding - Smoked Ash

Recognition built on teamwork

We would like to thank our employees, customers, retail partners, installers and suppliers for the role they have played in our continued growth. Your support, feedback and confidence in our products encourage us to keep improving and expanding our offering.

Receiving this MEA Markets award is not simply a celebration of what we have achieved—it strengthens our commitment to what comes next.

We will continue bringing high-quality, design-led and accessible acoustic wall-cladding solutions, along with other high quality product range to the African market, supported by the dependable service and specialist knowledge our customers expect.

Explore our acoustic wall-cladding collection and discover the finish that will transform your space.

Read the official MEA Markets award listing.
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What’s Hot in the Kitchen!

Upper Edge Products recently talked to trend experts to determine what to expect in the kitchen industry for 2021/2022.

RETURN OF THE MARBLE

If there is one thing getting designers hot and bothered for 2021, its marble. 2021 is anticipated to see a significant come back of prominently veined and textured marbles being used as splash backs, counter tops as well as cabinetry.

WOOD, WOOD, WOOD

Whether it is veneered board or solid timber, wood is expecting a revival. There is nothing like the sensation of running your fingers across a wooden surface. Our senses are enticed by the aroma and exclusivity of natural woodgrain designs. This sensation can only be found by products produced by mother nature herself. One cannot substitute the originality of nature’s design.

UNEXPECTED COLOUR

Unexpected colour pairings provide a palette of opportunity for kitchen design. Explore with colour when selecting paint, appliances, flooring, window treatments and cabinetry. Colour can make a space come alive by adding dimensions of complimenting and contrasting hues.

HANDLELESS

Technological advancements in push-open and close doors have allowed for seamless wall and base cabinetry designs. Handleless kitchens provide a sleek, simple and streamlined look which will most definitely trend in 2021.

OPEN SHELVES

Open, exposed shelves are coming back in a big way. Open shelves allow you the opportunity to showcase heirlooms, art and kitchenware within an easily accessible space.
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Durante&Vivan: Going greener today for a better tomorrow.

Edge banding is one of the most used operations within the furniture industry. Furthermore, production lines and materials used are constantly changing in order to fulfil new design requirements and improve final customer experience.

Durante&Vivan believe in going greener for a better tomorrow and have done this by optimizing the use of resources and adapting ‘green’ production criteria such as using renewable energies, sustainable raw materials, and investing into developing products with a low environmental impact.

Waterproofing, heat resistance and durability are key requirements that Durante&Vivan adhesives fulfil, but are not the only key traits. Durante&Vivan are committed to invest in sustainability in order to help ensure a better future for the next generations.

Upper Edge Products are proud suppliers of Durante&Vivan Hotmelt Adhesives for edge banding and profile wrapping. Durante&Vivan offers an extensive, constantly-evolving range of high-performance adhesives, that have been developed with a ‘green’ framework in mind.

Its ecological commitment is made official by the possession of the UNI EN ISO 14001 certification , demonstrating that Durante&Vivan have an adequate management system in place to control the impact of its activities on the environment.
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TEX YEAR – We stick to your needs

Upper Edge Products are proud to offer an excellent range of hot melt products to various industries such as Packaging, General Assembly, Bookbinding, Woodworking, Bedding (pocket spring and mattress assembly), Filter, Bottle Labelling and Straw Attaching.

We are able to offer a wide range of products to meet various packaging materials, production speed, packaging technology, working temperature, storage and transport demands. Upper Edge Products are the sole distributor of Tex Year Products within South Africa.

TEX YEAR PRODUCTS:

Founded in 1976, Tex Year has 4 decades of experience within the hot melt industry and currently distribute to 90 countries around the world. Tex Year has 9 factories and 6 research and development centres around the globe.

The Tex Year brand has become synonymous with their core values which are:

  1. Environmental Protection – Social care and a green supply chain
  2. Reassurance – International certification and accreditation
  3. Innovation – Creating customer value and technical service through innovation

Tex Year’s full range of products coincide with the EU RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive),  SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern of the EU REACH regulation) and qualified from CCEP (China Certification for Environmental Products) for its establishment of a completely “ green supply chain”. Tex Year Products are ISO certified and FDA Approved.

PACKAGING ADHESIVES:

Packaging adhesive requires strength and durability. Tex Year has greatly invested into Research & Development in order to assure that their products are world class, workable, stable, safe, consistent and highly effective throughout a wide range of ambient temperatures and climates.

As the designated supplier for global brands, Tex Year offers a wide range of packaging adhesives which are ideal for corrugated boxes, corrugated cartons, colour boxes, colour cartons and food containers. Tex Year products have been tried, tested and approved by leading Agricultural, Fishery and Food and Beverage institutions throughout the world.

Our range of EVA and Polyolefin products have been handpicked to cater to South African packhouses and works exceptionally well for local distribution as well as exports. Upper Edge Products offer a cost-effective hotmelt solution that is ideal for both high and low temperatures.

 
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101 Uses for Con-Tact Paper

Con-Tact Paper can be used to renovate any room! This repositional PVC vinyl is stain resistant and easy to wipe clean! You are only limited by your imagination but below is a list of 101 uses to get you started.

Kitchen: Working Surfaces, cupboards, shelves, canisters, tea tray surfaces, cake tins, bread bins, cookbooks, menus, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, washing machines, tea trolleys, cool bags, lunch boxes, spice racks, coasters, flasks, ice buckets.

Lounge: Coffee tables, Room dividers, window sills, mantle pieces, cocktail bars, televisions, speakers, book cases, umbrella stands, vases, pot planters, picture frames, mirror surrounds, CD racks, wall murals, books.

Bedroom: Cupboards, shelves, bedside cabinets, tissue boxes, wastepaper bins, make-up boxes, jewelry boxes, jars, photographs, frames, lamps.

Children, School & Play: Cupboard doors, shelves, diaper changing stations, desks, bedside tables, lamps, light switches, cots, cradles, board games, guitar cases, mobiles, money boxes, paint boxes, posters, prams, scrapbooks, school projects, splash backs, suitcases, textbooks, toy boxes, doll houses, exercise books.

Bathroom: Mirror surrounds, toothbrush mugs, cabinets, bath surrounds, vanity units, tiles

Office: Address books, box files, briefcases, calendars, certificates, clipboards, diaries dictionaries, documents, drawer fronts, drawers, filing cabinets, manuals, maps, notebooks, pencil holders, signs, stencils, stationary holders, telephone directories, wastepaper bins, writing desks, blotters.

General: Album covers, cassette cases, dog kennels, greeting cards, passports, photo albums, baby changing stations.

APPLICATION TIPS:

  1. Clean surface thoroughly
  2. Cut the Con-Tact paper 2cm bigger than area of application.
  3. When joining, allow a 2cm overlap.
  4. Apply even pressure using the Con-Tact Squeegee.
  5. Bubbles & Creases? Either lift and relay or simply prick with a pin and smooth away.
  6. The bonding glue allows the Con-Tact paper to be repositioned within 24 hours.
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Interior Design Trends in 2022

We recently interviewed industry experts to determine which interior design trends you should look out for in 2022. 

70’s Retro Influence

A nostalgic revival style that started in fashion is going to be popular again in 2022. Because some styles just never get old. 70’s Retro is being reborn. This time with a bold and dramatic vengeance.

90’s Urban Influence

Street art is back with a contemporary feel. This urban movement has transitioned indoors and is adding a vibrant flair to modern interior design.

Glass Glass Glass

Glass elements such as lighting, vases, statues and dividers will creates a dynamic between interior and outdoor living that is inspiring for 2022. Glass is a sustainable material that adds light, depth, texture and a stylized finish within interior design.

Organic Materials

There’s an increasing awareness in having natural pieces. Elements such as cork, wicker, raw wood and stone will highlight the interior design trend this 2022 season.

50 Shades of GREEN

Nature will remain present in interiors for 2022. Considered the most restful colour for the eyes, green can release a sense of calmness and security when used in interior design.

Back to basics

There are two factors in choosing a colour. The main trend until 2021 was “naturalness,” and the pandemic only exacerbated it.

Most individuals expect calm and relaxation, multiplied by comfort for 2022. Therefore, many people like the neutral shades. This, includes the basic colours in the form of black, white and shades of grey, as well as muted tones. Other colours for 2022 include classic the whole palette of shades of blue which was the 2021 favourite.

Rounded shapes

Softness and feminine forms are at their peak today and this applies to architectural solutions, and the choice of furniture, and decor. This is not a new trend, but it was formed not so long ago. Today, strict lines and layouts are softened by furniture without corners.

Minimalism

Minimalist is recognized as the fashionable interior of 2022. During the pandemic, many tried to get rid of old non-functional things. And this affected not only the wardrobe, but also at home.

The presence of air and free space is the main requirement for an apartment or home. Form is a key element in minimalism. This is the style that requires modern solutions. Minimalism is directly related to colour. A soft palette in beige and grey is very relevant today in such rooms.

Inspiration from nature

One of the main trends in the interior for 2022 is combining elements of nature. The amalgamation of colour and textures activate the senses and ground us to our earthly origin. The most popular textures to combine and explore are stone, onyx, marble, granite and wood.

Home Garden

The latest interior design trend in 2022 is home gardening. This is a global trend that has developed due to the desire of reaching closeness to nature during the pandemic. A recent study shows that a room containing indoor plants sparks creativity, peacefulness and a sense of calm.
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