Acrylic sealants for wood: properties and features of the application

If you started repairing the premises, the sealant will definitely come in handy. It is used at certain stages of work. If you choose a colored suture sealant, it will become a bright element of the decor. Wash off such a composition is quite difficult, so you need to work with him carefully.

The sealing compound is a thick, viscous mass in the form of a paste on a polymer base. The sealing effect appears when the composition hardens and the solvent evaporates.

Funds are divided into 2 types.

1. For work at small deformation. For example, in order to fix the decorative wooden elements, wood baseboards at the final stage of laying parquet.
2. For processing seams.It is suitable for work with high deformation, such as cracked surfaces between the timber of houses.

Sealing compounds for wood coatings must meet the requirements of:

• reduced heat loss;
• disposal of cracks and cracks in the wood;
• protection from wind and draft;
• 20-year service life at a minimum;

• working with them does not require specialized skills;
• the ability to use both outside and indoors;
• hygiene and environmental friendliness of the material;
• temperature fluctuation does not affect the material;
• good adhesion on wooden surfaces.

A wide range of manufacturers of formulations for sealing can be difficult to choose.

To decide, you need to consider:

• area of ​​use;
• types of load;
• factors affecting the treated structure;
• components of sealant on wood.

On sale there are different sealants for wood: based on acrylic, silicone, and bituminous.

This sealant is used for interior work. Its advantage is that it is possible to paint the surface treated with it.

Finishing is done with varnish or acrylic paint. In production, there are waterproof and non-water resistant means of sealing.

Waterproof are more in demand, as they, moreover:

• resistant to temperature fluctuations;
• well connect porous surfaces;
• dry after use for a day;
• steam is passed in (no condensation forms);
• available at cost;

• easy to use (no solvents and heating are needed, you can work indoors);
• High Quality;
• long-term operation is possible (does not change color, is not exposed to ultraviolet radiation);
• eco-friendly;
• fireproof, as they do not have toxins and solvents.

Acrylic sealing compounds have low elasticity - this is their only drawback.

When working inside a building, it is very important to choose a suitable sealant color.so that the seam is not noticeable. Although sometimes the contrast can be a design decision.This is especially beneficial when you need to visually change the geometrically irregular premises.

When choosing a sealant for decorative materials, laminate, parquet need to take into account that the final color appears when the work is completely dry.

The color range of each manufacturer is different. About 15 tones are usually on sale. The most used: white, "under the pine", "under the oak", "wenge". For the ease of choosing a client, most companies offer to use a palette or view samples. If you want a unique shade, it is recommended to use white color and a special color scheme. If you mix them carefully, you get the desired color. For wooden coatings, the sealant is suitable as a fighter of cracks in wood, boards, it is very convenient to eliminate cracked coatings around windows and doors.

Hermetic composition, having in the composition of acryl, has the following properties:

• the seam width must be less than five cm;
• seam thickness - less than fifty percent of the width;
• the standard tube lasts for five meters wide ten mm and six mm thick;

• t cover from +5 to +32 degrees Celsius;
• t work from - 40 to +80 degrees C;
• painting can be done in twenty to thirty days, while humidity is fifty to sixty percent;
• the surface sets in about an hour;
• frost resistance - up to five cycles.

Sealing of the seams is performed using waterproof and non-waterproof compositions based on acrylic. Experts advise using them inside buildings. On the street are often used compounds resistant to frost. The same sealing materials are used inside the house.

Water-resistant sealant has a specific composition.therefore it is used in homes with normal humidity. Suitable for working with plastic, wood, foam, polystyrene foam, drywall.

It is worth noting that with the help of an acrylic sealing agent it is possible to fasten the decorating elements, as well as to fill the joints between the tiles and the clinker. This tool perfectly connects the wooden parts, because it has a positive adhesion to this material.Useful sealer, if you need to fix the furniture.

The acrylic-based tool with waterproof abilities is used much more often, it has increased adhesion to surfaces: wood, plywood, ceramics, tile, aerated concrete, foam concrete, concrete slabs.

Sealing agents are used on surfaces that are both very uneven and immaculately smooth. It is widely used in kitchens, bathrooms, where humidity is higher than in other rooms. This is a great composition for use in wooden window frames.

Means of acrylic close up the seams in the wooden flooring. Firms that produce acrylic sealers produce colors that are close to the types of wood. Acrylic compounds are used as a sealant between the logs. Today it is fashionable to build houses, bathhouses, villas, hotels from wood - pure material. Therefore, the classical technology is always applied. Previously, hemp was taken for this, but it is short-lived.

The acrylic sealing compound is matched in color to the wooden product used. For work on the street are advised to use a tool that is resistant to high humidity.The seams are treated outside and inside, which helps to avoid drafts, dampness, rodents. Also seams between a log and the base are processed. Acrylic has good adhesion to these surfaces.

To perform the log acrylic is simply indispensable. They carry out the finish at the finish. For houses from glued timber, cottages, finished with a “block house”, they also take acrylic sealing compounds in shades of wood. Over time, the wood is subject to desiccation, and acrylic-based sealing means is simply necessary for sealing gaps.

Sealing agent is used to join ceramic tiles, tiles with surfaces. This material is quite easy to use compared to various glue options. During the laying of the tile there is enough time for adjustment, so the quality of work is much higher. Sealant perfectly protects against moisture inside. The most popular choice is white sealant, as it perfectly harmonizes with all variants of tile.

For concrete surfaces, the composition of acrylic is suitable in case of repair of window sills. They close up the gap between the plate and the wall.Having a seal in this place ensures the absence of a through flow of air and dampness.

Specialized sealing compositions for window frames are available. Concrete and wooden surfaces can also be treated with this tool. Thus, the scope of application becomes more extensive. So, they can handle the cracks in the logs or between the wall and the floor.

Funds issued for laminate are also effective in processing euro linings, “block house,” plywood, MDF.

When buying a sealant you should pay attention to the elastic ability. When the coating for sealing is subjected to vibration, it is worth buying a composition resistant to frost. It is more elastic due to its composition. Special additives allow it to not collapse at temperatures below zero.

The sealing compound of acrylic is recommended by masters for work with the roof. At the same time, they completely forget about the poor stability of acrylic to the flow of water, temperature difference, elevated temperature. The material for the roof heats up to 70 degrees in the sun, which is bad for acrylic. Installing windows in the attic will not do without a sealing agent.For work with the roof, sealing means with silicone are more suitable.

To perform work with seams, high quality slots need to follow some rules.

• It is necessary to clean the surfaces to be cleaned from dust, paint, dried sealant.
• If the work is carried out on the street, the surface is cleaned of snow and frost.
• To increase adhesion, you need to perform a primer surface.
• If the crack is very deep, you need to use a polyethylene foam cord that limits the depth and saves the sealant.

• To save material, use mounting guns and pumps. The gun is used on small cracks and seams.
• Outside, work is not done if it is or will be raining.
• Sealant should dry in dry weather.
• Also, the work is not performed at sub-zero temperatures.

• It is better to turn to specialists if you do not have time, because you need specialized tools and technologies to work.
• Performing the treatment of seams, you need to follow the filling.
• The tool should fit tightly on a wooden surface;
• Drying time can reach several days.

All the advantages of sealants based on acrylics are present exclusively in high-quality products. Very often, one-day firms offer fake products, so you need to use goods from trusted companies.

The most popular: Polish, German, Russian. Proven manufacturers:

• Novbythim - domestic company, produces funds from acrylic in tubes
• Zigger - German company. The products it produces are suitable for wooden flooring, as well as seams and cracks.

• Henkel - manufacturer from Germany. Produces resistant to frost
• Belinka - a company from Slovenia. Makes release of elastic means for a parquet and the general work
• Lactitis - Russian sealant, resistant to frost, for fixed structures

• Endured - Another domestic company, its sealants have the highest adhesion. You can do work with plastic
• Titanium - manufacturer from Poland. The products have an excellent price-quality ratio.

You can also highlight the "Accent 125", which is of high quality. You should not use unfamiliar cheap sealants, as a rule, they are of low quality and have a short service life.

When carrying out repairs, acrylic sealing compounds have become very popular. The advantageous difference of these products is low price, ease of use, good technical performance. This is the most popular type of similar composition in work with concrete and wooden surfaces. An excellent tool for sealing gaps between wood and ceramics.

Plaster, alabaster, putty now no longer have to use, because they can replace acrylic sealant. Because of his qualities, he competes with silicone-containing agents. This material has drawbacks that need to be considered in order to avoid some problems. The main function of the sealant is to fill the voids in the fixed and inactive structures.

On the properties and features of the use of acrylic sealants for wood, see the following video.