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Weather Stripping Seal Strip for Doors Windows 18 Feet, Self-Adhesive Backing Seals Large Gap (from 5/16 inch to 15/32 inch), Easy Cut to Size

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Brand VITAM AMO
Material Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber
Color White
Product Dimensions 216"L x 0.54"W
Item Thickness 0.48 Inches

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  • SEAL AND KEEP OUT UNWANTED WIND, WATER, LIGHT AND SOUND! - The simple use of the draught excluder around a door or window frame can drastically help keep a comfortable temperature in your home. It's made of a flexible material and will not freeze or crack under extreme temperatures. Use together with other VITAM AMO Brand weatherization products to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient all year long. It seals large gap from 5/16’’ to 15/32’'.
  • EVEN BETTER MATERIAL! The sealing strip is made of VITAM AMO's specially formulated EPDM rubber, which has excellent performance in low temperature environment, extrusion-resilience coefficient and durability. VITAM AMO weatherstripping can be used for both inside and outside application, for commercial or residential doors to help control your environment.
  • A QUICK SOLUTION! NO TOOLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - The length of seal stripping is 18 feet. If the length of a roll is not enough for use, just purchase more rolls for extension. SUPER STRONG SELF-ADHESIVE door/window weather stripping is covered on one side with a strong sticky substance. Install it just by tearing the yellow film on the surface. It works on doors, windows, car trunks, hatches, electrical enclosures, coolers, lids and more.
  • SPECIAL SOUNDPROOF HOLES DESIGN - Unlike other sealing strips, VITAM AMO sealing strip has a special design with multi holes. The multi holes always reduce the sound propagation on both sides of the door, and they absorb a portion of the sound waves to reduce the noise. Also, these holes can effectively reduce the pressing force between the door and the door frame while the door is being closed, thereby reducing the sound of closing the door.

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VITAM AMO Weather Stripping #501

VITAM AMO D-shaped EPDM rubber seal, with a thickness of 31/64'' (12mm) and a width of 35/64'' (14mm). It seals large gap from 5/16’’ (8mm) to 15/32’' (12mm). The length of seal stripping is 18 feet. If the length of a roll is not enough for use, just purchase more rolls for extension.

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THE BEST MATERIAL FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS!

The special formula of EPDM Rubber developed by VITAM AMO has excellent flexibility, durability and low temperature resistance. Guaranteed to remain flexible for 10 years.

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Combining exceptional acoustical performance with sealing performance makes our weatherize products superior to others on the market today

VITAM AMO's popular D-shaped weather stripping are available in a variety of specially designed shapes, with several height and width variations. Since each product is made from a custom high quality EPDM rubber, they'll provide excellent resistance to water absorption, sunlight Aging, low temperature, and compression set. D EPDM rubber seals also reduce vibration and cancel some noise. With a general temperature rating of -140°F to +400°F, our seal strips are ideal for numerous applications.

Improve your indoor living environment with VITAM AMO special design Weatherstrip Seal. It's made of a flexible material and will not freeze or crack under extreme temperatures.


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Made of high quality EPDM rubber with excellent flexibility! Resistance to:
  • Water Absorption - Excellent
  • Sunlight Aging - Excellent
  • Low Temperature – Excellent
  • Compression Set – Good

You can use these half-round rubber seals between a variety of two substrates that have even or uneven gaps, such as:

  • -Doors (house, garage, auto, RV, etc.)
  • -Car trunks
  • -Windows
  • -Hatches
  • -Electrical enclosures
  • -Coolers
  • -Lids
  • -And more
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SAVE MONEY WITH VITAM AMO WEATHER STRIPPING!

Cracks and gaps around windows and doors are a leading cause in high-energy costs in your home throughout the year. These self-adhesive seal strips are a great solution for sealing gaps around doors and windows, forming a barrier against things that want to come in from outside. Your HVAC system cools and heats your home more efficiently when you install weatherstripping to doors and windows. You can save some money on winterization with just a little weather stripping. It is self-adhesive and does not require any tools to be installed. It is easy and doesn't take a lot of time. Use together with other VITAM AMO Brand weatherization products to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient all year long.

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Customer Reviews
4.3 out of 5 stars 11,153
4.4 out of 5 stars 196
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,912
4.3 out of 5 stars 842
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Material EPDM Rubber EPDM Rubber Silicone Silicone Silicone Silicone
Applied to Door/window Door/window Door Door Door Door
Sealed gap size Large Gap From 5/16'' to 15/32'' Medium Gap From 1/4'' to 3/8'' Less than 1-3/32" Less than 1-3/32" Less than 1-3/32" Less than 1-3/32"
No tools required
Features of shape design D-shaped D-shaped Triple-fin Triple-fin Triple-fin Triple-fin
WarrantyPeriod 10-year 10-year 10-year 10-year 10-year 10-year
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Specification

Color: White

Material: EPDM Rubber

Installation: Self-adhesive (no tools required)

Length: 18 feet (5.5m). If the length of a roll is not enough for use, just purchase more rolls for extension.

Width (adhesive backing): 35/64 inch (14mm)

Thickness: 31/64 inch (12mm)

Seals large gap from 5/16’’ (8mm) to 15/32’' (12mm)

How to Use

1. Apply to clean, dry surface.

2. Peel protective backing from starting end of roll.

3. Locate and press end of tape in place.

4. Working the length of tape, press in place as you continue to remove protective backing.

5. As you approach desired length, cut to fit before removing all the protective backing.

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Customers find that the weather stripping works well and is easy to install. They say it seals gaps and improves airflow. However, some customers have differing views on the adhesion, quality, fit, and thickness.

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229 customers mention "Works well"220 positive9 negative

Customers find that the weather stripping works well for keeping air and moisture out. It has a strong adhesive and is easy to cut. However, some strips come unattached from doors after a short time. The product stops drafts and makes a noticeable difference.

"...It appears to be an excellent product (performs as promised), good for insulating windows if one doesn’t plan to open them (for winter/hot summers.)." Read more

"...They did stop the draft and made an instant noticeable difference. I’m definitely glad I purchased these for my house...." Read more

"Does what it should. Feels soft and pliable. Glue is weak. It came off the next day. I have to use my own adhesive." Read more

"...But all in all, it works well and it does what it's supposed to do once put onto the door. I wish there were some sort of instruction though." Read more

211 customers mention "Ease of installation"203 positive8 negative

Customers find the weather stripping easy to install and use. They mention it helps soundproof their room, sticks well, and is quicker than thick rectangular strips.

"...Easy to use. Just figure out the best placement by cutting 4 in pieces applying in couple different ways ...." Read more

"...I’m definitely glad I purchased these for my house. It was a quick and affordable way to improve the window seals...." Read more

"...Very easy to install and can cut with scissors. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cheap solution" Read more

"Easy to use and it's pretty effective. I have a doorwall and all you can do is the best you can with it." Read more

97 customers mention "Seal"87 positive10 negative

Customers like the seal for doors. It works well to seal the frame and gaps, sealing better than previous door seals. They say it reduces drafts and improves insulation.

"...I ordered the white and black. Sealed 2 back doors, my front door and a big gap above a window until I can get it fixed with a backer bar and caulk..." Read more

"Used this on our storage build. Sealed it up very good...." Read more

"...leaking AC it is durable the adhesive is perfect it worked very good at sealing up the doorway not letting all the AC out highly recommend" Read more

"Easy application and gives a good seal on doors. Durable so far." Read more

62 customers mention "Air flow"55 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the weather stripping's ability to block cold air and dust from entering their homes. They find it useful for insulating windows when not in use, making a significant difference in the room temperature. The product is durable and easy to install, with no more whistling wind or cold air leaks.

"...appears to be an excellent product (performs as promised), good for insulating windows if one doesn’t plan to open them (for winter/hot summers.)." Read more

"...So far it’s staying put and no more cold air blowing through the gaps!! Easy to use...." Read more

"...Sealed it up very good. Good price durable helps with air and noise durability is great looks good and doesn't peel off easy good weather stripping" Read more

"...the door and blocks all light and I'm sure it must block all temperature transfer from leaks...." Read more

281 customers mention "Adhesion"140 positive141 negative

Customers have different views on the weather stripping's adhesion. Some find it sticks well to various surfaces and stays in place, while others mention it loses adhesion after a few months.

"...Did today (2025) & was really impressed. The adhesive is first-order sticky, strong & the weather stripping strip can be lifted & re-positioned..." Read more

"...My only complaint is that they don’t stick great to the area around the windows. I’ve had to press them down to reattach several times." Read more

"...So far it’s staying put and no more cold air blowing through the gaps!! Easy to use...." Read more

"Does what it should. Feels soft and pliable. Glue is weak. It came off the next day. I have to use my own adhesive." Read more

179 customers mention "Quality"107 positive72 negative

Customers have different views on the weather stripping's quality. Some find it well-made, secure, and made of high-quality foam that will last for a while. Others mention issues with the sticky side not being good, durability being uncertain, and the backing ripping or breaking when peeling it off.

"...The adhesive is first-order sticky, strong & the weather stripping strip can be lifted & re-positioned without loss of stickiness...." Read more

"...Didn't have much give, was just too large for every project I tried it on." Read more

"Used this on our storage build. Sealed it up very good. Good price durable helps with air and noise durability is great looks good and doesn't..." Read more

"...weather stripping has completely stopped all drafts and seems to be durable. Very easy to install and can cut with scissors...." Read more

62 customers mention "Thickness"23 positive39 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the thickness of the door seal. Some find it thick and sturdy, filling in gaps without obstructing movement. Others feel it's too thick and doesn't mold enough to allow the door to close properly, creating resistance when closing the door.

"Unfortunately this adhesive seal was too thick for my needs. I would only recommend this for large door gaps, close to 1/2 inch...." Read more

"This is thick and stiff. It really tightens up the door and blocks all light and I'm sure it must block all temperature transfer from leaks...." Read more

"...Installed one, very easy install. Door would not shut. Was to thick in door jam. My fault not the products. Great product wrong size/item for me." Read more

"...The adhesive is very sticky and the rubber feels pretty thick and sturdy...." Read more

55 customers mention "Fit"32 positive23 negative

Customers have different views on the fit of the weather stripping. Some find it fits well in all dimensions and makes a good seal. Others say it's too big, not wide enough, or doesn't work for their doors.

"...Very easy to work with and cut to your size. Minimal work to install. Especially for the price, highly recommend." Read more

"May work ok for some things but was just too large for what i needed. Didn't have much give, was just too large for every project I tried it on." Read more

"...Did a great job sealing the doorway. Can be cut to fit. Very simple to use and apply...." Read more

"...well on the top, was a little big on the jamb side, and WAY too big for the hinge side, which is natural, because you push down on the door on any..." Read more

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Well-made product - performs as promised!!!
I bought product in 2023 & hadn’t installed it around my aluminum windows. Did today (2025) & was really impressed. The adhesive is first-order sticky, strong & the weather stripping strip can be lifted & re-positioned without loss of stickiness. I installed it on 3 sides of my window jams - 2 sides & the bottom. Closing & re-opening the window was very tough, but I pushed & pulled!As I pulled up to open the window, one side of the weather stripping shredded. I’ve added photos. I cannot bring myself to give this product a bad review. It appears to be an excellent product (performs as promised), good for insulating windows if one doesn’t plan to open them (for winter/hot summers.).
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I bought product in 2023 & hadn’t installed it around my aluminum windows. Did today (2025) & was really impressed. The adhesive is first-order sticky, strong & the weather stripping strip can be lifted & re-positioned without loss of stickiness. I installed it on 3 sides of my window jams - 2 sides & the bottom. Closing & re-opening the window was very tough, but I pushed & pulled!
    As I pulled up to open the window, one side of the weather stripping shredded. I’ve added photos. I cannot bring myself to give this product a bad review. It appears to be an excellent product (performs as promised), good for insulating windows if one doesn’t plan to open them (for winter/hot summers.).
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    Well-made product - performs as promised!!!

    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
    I bought product in 2023 & hadn’t installed it around my aluminum windows. Did today (2025) & was really impressed. The adhesive is first-order sticky, strong & the weather stripping strip can be lifted & re-positioned without loss of stickiness. I installed it on 3 sides of my window jams - 2 sides & the bottom. Closing & re-opening the window was very tough, but I pushed & pulled!
    As I pulled up to open the window, one side of the weather stripping shredded. I’ve added photos. I cannot bring myself to give this product a bad review. It appears to be an excellent product (performs as promised), good for insulating windows if one doesn’t plan to open them (for winter/hot summers.).
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    This stuff is hard to find especially for large gaps. I ordered the white and black. Sealed 2 back doors, my front door and a big gap above a window until I can get it fixed with a backer bar and caulk. So far it’s staying put and no more cold air blowing through the gaps!! Easy to use. Just figure out the best placement by cutting 4 in pieces applying in couple different ways . You can make sure the door shuts and check for light that way before you slowly place the striping. This way you don’t lose the sticky. Be sure to clean the area first.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    I have a few windows that were drafty now that were in single digit temperatures. They did stop the draft and made an instant noticeable difference. I’m definitely glad I purchased these for my house. It was a quick and affordable way to improve the window seals. My only complaint is that they don’t stick great to the area around the windows. I’ve had to press them down to reattach several times.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Used this on our storage build. Sealed it up very good. Good price durable helps with air and noise durability is great looks good and doesn't peel off easy good weather stripping
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    Does what it should. Feels soft and pliable. Glue is weak. It came off the next day. I have to use my own adhesive.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    I purchased this for drafty windows. My house was built in the early 90s. Windows are original to the house annd all had noticeable drafts at the bottom. Was debating on replacing and decided to try this first. This weather stripping has completely stopped all drafts and seems to be durable. Very easy to install and can cut with scissors. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cheap solution
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    My garage door which we keep closed has a terrible draft all the way around. Since we don't ever open it, we were able to seal the whole door with this strip. The adhesive feels tremendously secure but it was a little hard to peel it off without having to do it chunks of 9" to 11" at a time. But all in all, it works well and it does what it's supposed to do once put onto the door. I wish there were some sort of instruction though.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    Easy to use and it's pretty effective. I have a doorwall and all you can do is the best you can with it.

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  • Jannie
    5.0 out of 5 stars best weatherstripping I've ever used!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Good amount of stickiness on the back..adheres very well and stays where you put it! High quality material used; much better then foam!!
  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worked well for attic hact
    Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2024
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    Replaced the cheap foam weather stripping on my attic hatch. It was easy to install and it's obvious it will do a much better job at sealing.
  • Elena...
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in Egypt on February 25, 2025
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    good quality, windows secured )))... doing its job, total 6m
  • Gégé
    5.0 out of 5 stars trés bon collant et assez épais pour fenêtres de caravane
    Reviewed in France on April 20, 2021
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    j'ai au préalable découpé le bourrelet en caoutchouc qui avait séché de façon à avoir une surface plate et propre des 5 fenêtres d'une caravane soit 19m de joint , que j'ai posé sans aucune difficultés après un petit nettoyage du vieux joint à l'acétone : collant parfait ainsi que l'épaisseur pour un prix correct.
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  • Justin E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lifesaver - Easy and versatile to use
    Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2025
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Had a very drafty front door - especially when the winter wind picks up - Using this product to replace old, poorly installed sealants was easy and so effective, door has NO draft which is so relieving - I've been able to reduce the amount of energy spent heating the house so this was MORE than worth it -

    Product comes with more than enough to do an 80"x36" door on 3 sides (with a little left over if you make a mistake)