Black sealants: features and scope

Sealant is a relatively “young” material in the construction market. Previously, cracks in the walls were sealed with homemade mastics, all kinds of bituminous compositions and improvised means that could not be called optimal for repair work. The emergence of a new, more hermetic material has greatly simplified the process of facing works.

The sealant is a universal and multi-functional grout, therefore it is popular with both professional masters and amateurs. There are different sealing compounds for interior and exterior use.

Conventionally, they can be divided into the following types:

• polyurethane;
• acrylic;
• silicone.

To achieve an effective result, any grout should be used depending on the surface material, climatic conditions and the level of humidity of the air. Its task is to create a protective barrier for dust, dirt, foreign odors, mold. Manufacturers offer a wide range of sealants designed to work with metal, glass, wood, enamel, ceramics, natural stone. The main advantage of modern materials is their high strength and protective properties. And most importantly - they do not change their qualities even under the influence of weather conditions!

The only minus of sealants is that most of them are completely resistant to staining. However, this disadvantage is fully compensated by the color assortment: there is black, red, transparent (neutral) silicone.

One of the most popular sealants is black, used in construction and manufacturing. Consider the features of black sealants and their applications.

This sealant can be used during various technical work, but it is mainly used to replace gaskets in automobiles. Differs in high resistance to engine oil, antifreeze, moisture.It tolerates high temperatures and does not lose its qualities even after several years. Due to the thick consistency of the composition, the process of applying the funds can not be called difficult.

When working with this material, avoid contact with gasoline.

Compared to analog black sealants, it is considered more modified. It consists of a metallic pigment, which makes the material more durable and gives it a light steel tint. It is characterized by high resistance to external damage and moisture, elasticity, excellent adhesion with dry and wet surfaces.

Used to seal cavities and grout joints in the roof. Suitable for the implementation of repair and construction works in the system of drainage, chimney, ventilation. When choosing, it is important to take into account the fact that this material is highly toxic. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it for repair work indoors.

Sealants for marble and natural stone are somewhat different from other grout. They are easier to operate, easily penetrate cracks, seams and pores of the stone.The structure of such materials is more durable and elastic. In addition, it is convenient to work with such a sealant - when applied it will lay down a thick seam.

Such materials are loved by consumers for excellent performance: resistance to moisture, dust, dirt. The product is non-toxic and does not emit odor when heated under sunlight. You can no longer be afraid of the occurrence of mold: fungicides that are part of the material, prevent the appearance of fungus.

The use of special sealant ensures a longer service life of stone and marble coatings. It is equally well suited for both internal and external works.

This material is made on the basis of siloxane rubber. Such sealants are used for grouting wood and glass panels. Many masters often use them as an alternative to tiling ceramic tiles.

There are two types of rubber sealant.

• Acetate for surfaces from smooth materials. It is characterized by a strong, quickly eroding odor.
• Neutral for internal work.Differs in excellent adhesion to enameled, glass, wooden and ceramic surfaces. When choosing it is important to know that in comparison with similar means, it has a lower strength.

It is made on the basis of butyl rubber, which makes it resistant to low temperatures and ultraviolet. Excellent adhesiveness of the material simplifies the use of sealants. They are popular in the field of roofing, as well as indispensable during the installation of thermal insulation, the elimination of cracks and rusty coatings.

For their creation, the main material is resins polymerizable using a special technology. They can withstand very low temperatures, so they are simply irreplaceable when processing glass packs, pools, interpanel seams. There are sealing (for dry surfaces) and waterproofing (for wet surfaces) compounds.

All sealants of this type do not pass water and are subject to staining. Differ in economical use and long shelf life.

Of the minuses, you can select a fairly high cost. Nevertheless, the quality of the material fully compensates for this disadvantage.When choosing it is important to bear in mind that this type of sealant is considered the best today and is suitable for working with metal, wood and tile.

In addition to the above black sealants, there are also such varieties as:

• aquarium sealant-glue used in the manufacture of aquariums and terrariums;
• sanitary, for the treatment of showers and toilets;
• low-modular, for grouting joints between panels;
• electrical insulating.

In fact, almost all stages of repair work require the use of sealants.

During outdoor work, they are necessary for:

• sealing gaps and joints of window-door units;
• fixing slabs of marble or granite;
• sealing seams during roofing work;
• sealing glass structures;
• embedment joints vinyl cladding.

The range of application of these funds during interior work is at least wide:

• sealing joints during the installation of suspended ceilings;
• sealing seams sills;
• sealing of various parts;
• sealing of sanitary pipes, sewage, shower, mirrors in the bathroom.

List all possible uses of sealant is impossible.Specialists working with this material do not get tired of finding new methods for its use. This also applies to private masters who come up with non-standard ideas for the use of silicone sealants.

One of the market leaders among black sealants is a multi-purpose compound. Abro silicone based. It is used during installation or replacement of automotive gaskets. Fell in love with consumers for well taking the desired shape, tolerating shear, tension and compression. Resistant to gasoline, various automotive oils, brake fluid, antifreeze and moisture. It can be applied at high temperatures (260 ° C).

No less demanding black seal seal brand Felix.

It is also common in the automotive field and is necessary for sealing the following auto elements:

• glasses;
• dashboards;
• finishing panels;
• hatches;
• headlights;
• sidelights;
• turning and brake lights;
• body parts.

Suitable for use outside, inside and under the hood of the vehicle. It tolerates low and high temperatures (from -75 ° C to + 399 ° C).

Many consumers choose Polish bituminous sealant to perform roofing work. Tytan black color. Made on the basis of rubber, it has a high plasticity.That is why it is most often purchased for putty cracks and seams. It is suitable for surface treatment of materials such as corrugated metal, sheet metal, tiles, bitumen. Thanks to the thixotropic structure, it is easy to use - when applied it does not drain from the tube.

How to distinguish the original sealant sealant Abro from fakes, described in the video.