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Sealants - types, application guns for sealants

If you have a fountain, shut it; let rest and fountain.

            

 

            

Once upon a time there was an Egyptian sage named Hermes, was wise to such a degree that he knew how, and most importantly - know how tightly clog vessels. How he came to that, what spells, and other handy tools applied, it is known except that scientists Egyptologists. And you, perceptive reader, I will say the main thing: the legendary progenitor of the name Hermes has executed the lyrics word < sealant & gt ;. But please do not confuse the Egyptian sage of the same ancient Greek god of cattle breeding and trade. Says Zhvanetski: < Not there, not there it all happens. Not when >.

So, let's talk about them, about sealants. We suddenly became interested in what we have on the market happens to these very important for any type of repair materials. Especially as to our office came one independent journalist, and told that's a story.

It started with little things

: With a clean ceiling and new wallpaper the room was spacious and bright. No wonder I've spent time and money and caused repairmen. My repair, however, more cosmetic, but still ahead. Everything that happened, it could be called a comfort, if not lonely kind of tables, lonely is perched on the wall.

my vivid imagination immediately prompted the decision: the loneliness of my tables will brighten up an aquarium with fish. Fortunately I have it. However, this box has < time of the conquest of the Crimea and Ochakovskih & gt ;, but it's - our family heirloom, I will say more - our pride. This aquarium is not none. It has long been made of any materials at hand, my grandfather on my mother's side. Mom always forgave me all the mischief and fun. But in the aquarium, who once accidentally hit the ball, I was completely whipped mercilessly. Thank God, this junk if not broken. As an adult, and a law-abiding citizen and realizing themselves the proud owner of an antique rarity, I treated her tenderly and gently. Carefully cleaned glass, tinted somewhere burst frame.

Digging in the attic, I dragged him to the light of God and placed it on the nightstand. But, filled with water, immediately I realized that all was lost. I did not save. Because the old trough ... sprung a leak. Water flowed rather briskly from cracks and reminded about the vanity of all things.

: At work, we usually smoked in the fire escape, and I casually pozhalobilsya my bitter experience to decorate your life. These details have a sluggish recovery in our conversation about the vicissitudes of unbalanced political life and destiny of the country. The strategy of my salvation aquarium caused much more violent reaction of the collective. Energetic and conservative accountant MARYA immediately said: < Alex, there's nothing to think about - take the putty, and more! I did, just that, only she and rescues & gt ;. Young secretary Katyusha cynically suggested that PVA glue, obviously not by a great love for all living things. Guys designers, progressive people, makes me solve the problem radically: do not fill the tank with water and dissolve in it decorative Widow spiders or settle guinea pig.

In the light emerged from the bowels of the office fat slowpoke Bulbudin planner. He speaks little, but it is always the case. Young though giggles at his old ancient suspenders, ear plugs and bots < goodbye, youth & gt ;, but in his heart and his quiet respect Council takes note. A couple of minutes later he smoked in silence, listening to our < a parliamentary debate & gt ;. Then in the ensuing pause he wedged his hoarse baritone: < You, lad, go to any hardware, take sealant and darn your antiques. I recently fan in the garage wall insert. So - Bulbudin slowly took a couple of puffs - that he fell out, filled the hole with sealant, paint it: - < puff-puff > (planner carefully stubbed out a cigarette) - Well-o-m, painted over. Now - beauty. So sealant - this thing. For the economy a good thing. Very & gt ;. And gone to plan our future income and expenses. We, too, trotted on jobs to bring income to the state.

The balance of the day, I think over the old man's advice Bulbudina. Rather, it is, as always, the rights and is not bad advise. But some doubt still slipped. It can not be that simple. Surely there is in this apparent simplicity of some hidden trouble. Hence, it all started or, as Averchenko, < zavertyatsya all ... >

What are they?

                                                                                                                   

            

This diagram clearly shows that sealants
used both indoors and outdoors

            

The first thing I found out: sealant - it does not foam (by the way, is it me and the old man advised Bulbudin). It differs from the sealant so that upon extrusion onto the surface increases in volume. A sealant layer during drying remains as it was in its raw form, or even decreases slightly. According to its consistency and sealants and foam reminiscent of thick porridge or putty usually freezes sometime after application. We, the customers, it is better to buy for the economy is the sealant. I press it into the slot - and you can forget about it. And remember, look - there is no gap. More precisely, there should be, if the sealant is chosen correctly.

As it turned out, sealants in the world a great variety and each with their own customs. The nature and habit depends. First, the chemical basis. There are silicone, acrylic, bitumen, Thiokol sealants. In addition, they are distinguished one more feature: sealants for external and internal works. At the market their products are a lot of foreign companies. The most famous Czech company < Quad > (Kvadro), German < Dufay > (Dfa) and < Joby > (Jobi), Belgium < DL Chemicals > (DL Chemicals), < Kim Tek > (Kim Tek), and others. Do not stay aside and domestic manufacturers.

 

 

                                                     

            

Acrylic sealants used:
- when installing baseboards, door and window frames,
floors, deck floors, plastering walls and ceilings;
- many other works, where it is supposed
weak or moderate movement fixed by material

            

Let us examine the order. Thus, acrylic sealants, underground name - acrylate. Chemical base - acrylic, designed for use indoors. They, too, there are several varieties, and it is important to know exactly for what purpose you need a specific sealant. I strongly advise to take a closer look closely, some are going to wield a sealant repairers or plumber Uncle Sidor due to you for some or other restoration work. Did not hesitate to ask them what kind of sealant are dragged into your apartment? And then, to determine exactly what they have what you need, let them in the < sanctum sanctorum > - Your bathroom, kitchen and so on. The same must be done in the store if you decide to purchase a sealant alone. And so you are prepared in advance, to give help: acrylic sealants are completely different types.

Acrylic Sealants, nevodostoykie

The nature erratic, quarrelsome, if used incorrectly behaving provocatively: crack, fall off, can not stand the rain or frost, refuse to serve in a moist environment and can withstand temperatures above + 5 & deg; C.

But knowing what these sealants, they can be < work together & gt ;. Moreover, in many cases, they are essential - for repairing cracked walls or furniture. If used correctly, that is, in a dry place at temperatures no lower than + 5 & deg; C, they become docile and can serve 10 years faithfully. After drying acrylics are similar to watercolors dry. And, since they are made water-based, conventional water soluble. Therefore, they can be used when filling in cracks in drywall, brick and concrete walls, wooden window frames and similar construction materials.

If the acrylate sealant promise warm and dry, it can come down and seal the wet surface and even just some random splashes caught him, if by that time will have time to dry. By the way, after drying acrylic sealants in good conditions so complacent as to allow himself to paint.

Sealant Acrylic, water-resistant

One of the varieties of the above compounds, different from his fellow endurance and sweet temper. These sealants are not afraid of water and temperatures up to -15 & deg; C.

creates all these substances through the efforts of foreign and domestic firms. Usually sold in packs of 310 ml. Price depends on the manufacturer, and even the color. For example, white sealants Czech company are $ 0.91, black - $ 1.02 and transparent almost twice as expensive. In < DL Chemicals > All acrylic sealants are $ 1.45. 

But before buying acrylate, should consult with the seller. If the answer is you do not say anything intelligible, better to turn to another firm.

Silicone

  • Neutral. The nature of a soft, flexible. It is easy to go on contact with the metal plumbing pipes and batteries. Especially appropriate to their presence in the kitchen and in the bathroom, where they gently and carefully closed down the gap suddenly appeared. Flexible and artistic: may enter into an image so that after drying change their appearance beyond recognition - are stretched to 250%, or restore its original shape in the form of a conventional flexible rubber gasket.
  • The neutral, heat-resistant. In many respects, resemble their < brothers > and it has another advantage - resistance to high temperatures. Of course, the temperature of the blast furnace, they will transfer, but piping hot to handle. There is one intimate detail: the joints should be sealed batteries only with a collar, which can be replaced by yarn treated with the same sealant.
  • Acid (vinegar, acetate). Character unbalanced, quarrelsome, capricious. Hence - an unpleasant pungent smell, disappearing only when dry. Hostile to all metals, any metal coating is converted to a piece of rust. But in working with plastic or ceramics are very nice. Acetic sealant is friendly to the tree, it not only seals the wood surface, but at the same time acts as a stain on it (ie infiltrates), which helps to permanently preserve the wood.
  • health, they are also anti-fungal. The nature nordic, calm, merciless to enemies of purity. Have antifungal additives resist mold. Especially good for the seams when installing decorative tiles in swimming pools, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.

                                                                                                                   

            

Silicone sealants for plumbing use:
- for sealing of sanitary and kitchen equipment;
- for jobs that require resistance to mold

            

All silicone sealants are closely related, since they have a common progenitor - silicone, their chemical basis. And, despite the different habits and inclinations, they are very similar. Home - silicone sealants are 15-20 years old and not afraid of water. However, they can not be stained. But here it is not so much in them, and in the paint, which is not able to stretch as far as it is given to silicone. But to paint them in general and it is not necessary, they are already presented in an extensive range of colors. In addition, you can buy a clear sealer, which can, for example, to patch the cracks in the glass.

consumption silicones, acrylics and how, depends on the size and thickness of the slots. If the gap is very deep, in order to save the sealant can first lay inside a special sealing cord, and fill the remaining void silicate.

                                                                                                                   

            

Multifunction silicone sealants used:
- for sealing and connecting the outer movable joints;
- to seal the perimeter of window and door frames;
- glazing verandas and so. n .; - The assembly and sealing
all kinds of plastic frames and panels

            

In the production of silicone sealants, as, indeed, and acrylic, is a world leader company < Dow Corning > (Dow Corning), whose products are of high quality. But the prices are not low: acidic silicone sealant is $ 3.08 per 310 ml, sanitary - $ 2.53, neutral - 2, 75 $.

Also enjoy the world-famous Dutch company sealants < Silikons Baer > (GE Bayer Silicones), known under the tradename Silicone IVF. Due to the domestic packaging, these sealants are quite affordable. Acidic Silicone IVF costs $ 1.60, sanitary - $ 1.70, neutral - $ 2.30. Packing being possible in traditional cartridges (310 ml) and the professional package file packets (< sausages >) 300 and 600 ml.

The prices for the products of the company < DL Chemicals > It depends on the properties and the color of the sealant container: 310 ml of an acidic silicate worth $ 2.35, sanitary - $ 2.40, the neutral - $ 2.75. The same volume of the company's cost from 1,82 to 3,19 $.

                                                                                                                   

            

polyurethane foam used:
- for mounting and sealing door and window frames;
- for finishing masonry,
fill voids when laying pipes through walls;
- for filling cracks, holes and other cavities

            

To all the above, add: not to be a forgery by the buyer (especially if you have to seal an important site), it is better to buy the sealant in the company store - where you can get a guarantee and consultation.

In addition to acrylates and silicates, for indoors, particularly for sealing joints in the bathroom and the kitchen is a new product from the United States - polymer supergermetik - special formula (EL - 170 ). They traded company Dill. They say he does not lose its properties sealed for 50 years. And again, unlike some sealants, it can be painted.

Help! The roof sprung a leak

It is clear that the cracks and crevices are not only inside but also outside. Suppose you after a long winter came to his beloved hacienda and sadly discovered that the roof sprung a leak. What to do? Overlapping roof - is unprofitable. That means we need to buy a special sealant, which is called - roofing. Like any decent sealant, of course he has relatives. One of them, for example, is called < Thiokol, or polysulfide. This sealant is made on the basis of bitumen. Not only that, it can be put on the wet surface - it also will serve 15-20 years at a temperature of -50 to + 150 & deg; C. But despite the simplicity of roofing sealant to put it better at zero temperature, thin layers (so that it dries faster) and wait two weeks to dry completely.

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