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Silicones and sealants: what to choose, where to use it and what to watch for

Silicones and sealants is a topic where it is easy to buy by eye and then correct the result on the wall, floor or installation. These cards show uses, common mistakes, differences between solutions and decisions worth checking before purchase.

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Acrylic sealant – uses, selection and installation

Acrylic sealer makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Bathroom silicone – uses, selection and installation

Silicone for the bathroom makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Butyl sealant – uses, selection and installation

Butyl filler makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Decorators' caulk – uses, selection and installation

Acrylic painting makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

General-purpose silicone – uses, selection and installation

Universal silicone makes sense when the material suits the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Glazing silicone – uses, selection and installation

Glazing silicone makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

High-temperature silicone – uses, selection and installation

High temperature silicone makes sense when the material suits the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Hybrid polymer sealant – uses, selection and installation

A hybrid sealer makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Kitchen silicone – uses, selection and installation

Silicone for the kitchen makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Neutral-cure silicone – uses, selection and installation

Neutral silicone makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Polyurethane sealant – uses, selection and installation

A polyurethane sealer makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Roofing sealant – uses, selection and installation

A roofing sealant makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Sanitary silicone – uses, selection and installation

Sanitary silicone makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Shower enclosure silicone – uses, selection and installation

Silicone for a shower makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.

Worktop silicone – uses, selection and installation

Silicone for countertops makes sense when the material matches the substrate, moisture, joint movement, temperature, UV and subsequent finishing. Check the type of cure, paintability, mold resistance, skin formation time, full cure and manufacturer's approvals.