Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2023-08-01 Origin: Site
Speaking of sealants, a lot of people probably don't know,But sealant is used in many places at home, such as the root of the toilet, countertops, wall gaps, window seals, etc.
Sealant in the field of home improvement can be described as "small material, great use"!
Sealant is used for sealing and bonding of various joints or holes, in the decoration, the gap between building materials and furniture must be filled with sealant to prevent dust, liquid, etc., from running into the gap, breeding bacteria and parasites. In addition, the edges, corners and connecting parts are treated and covered by glue, so as to avoid the exposure of base materials, and the lack of decoration plays a modifying role.
Some decoration companies will choose cheap and inferior sealant in order to save costs. Inferior sealant is often incomplete product information, odor, there will be many quality problems after use, the loss may be far more than the price of the sealant itself. Some glue or decoration materials contain toxic and harmful substances such as formaldehyde and toluene, which will endanger the health of themselves and their families.
There are many kinds of adhesives that can be used in home improvement: polyurethane sealant, polysulfide sealant, epoxy resin, silicone sealant and so on. Some of them contain harmful substances to the human body, such as formaldehyde (carcinogens), benzene and benzene series (carcinogens).
In many sealants, because the raw materials of silicone sealants and toxic substances such as formaldehyde and toluene are not introduced in the production process, silicone sealants are relatively healthy and environmentally friendly.
Acid silicone adhesive is strong in aluminum alloy, ceramics, glass can be used, curing speed is fast. The price is generally the lowest of all sealant types. However, due to its acidic characteristics, there will be some corrosiveness, and in the process of curing, some of the pungent acetic acid smell that is not harmful to the human body is emitted, and it is not the first choice in ordinary home decoration.
Neutral silicone sealant is mainly suitable for masonry, aluminum, paint and other surfaces, is also a general seal, the price is slightly more expensive than acidic, irritating taste is less, the sealing effect is good, its own is not corrosive, neutral characteristics are more suitable for use in the family than acidic sealant.
Although the amount of sealant in the field of home improvement is small, but not a kind of glue can "go all over the world", different sealants have different applications, if the wrong material or the wrong part, it will not play a better sealing, durable, beautiful and other roles.
Adhesive or caulking seals for interior doors, Windows, integrated walls, wall panels, background panels, skirting lines, decorative lines, etc.These parts of the bond strength requirements are not high, mainly play the role of caulking sealing, beautification, in the selection of sealant recommended to choose neutral silicone sealant.
Edge sealing of shower room, sanitary ware, bathtub, sink, bathroom countertop, kitchen countertop and basement.Due to the humid environment, the sealant used in these parts needs to be waterproof. Ordinary waterproof sealant is easy to mold, black, and breed bacteria in such an environment, so you should choose mildew proof silicone sealant.
Outdoor doors and Windows, sun room, roof and other joint parts sealed.Considering that these parts are exposed to outdoor for a long time, the structure is unstable, and the durability of the sealant is high, it is recommended to choose the curtain wall weather-resistant sealant, which has good durability, strong displacement ability, non-shrinkage and non-cracking, and light resistant products.
