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How to choose the right silicone sealant
29 Apr 2020
The reality is though, there is no one single type of silicone sealant that should be used for everything. In fact, there are many, all different types that all have different flexibility, durability and resistance. So how do you know you are using the right one for the job?
Silicone sealant is generally categorised by what job it is suitable for, making choosing the right product very straight forward.
Common uses for silicone sealants:
Sealing gaps around baths, showers, windows, worktops
Fixing mirrors or glass to tiled surfaces
Sealing gutters and downpipes
Repairing rubber trim on cars
Moulding into soft rubber goods of most shapes
Making reusable flexible moulds
Glueing aquariums together
Silicone sealants are used in a wide variety of building applications because of their strong performance characteristics, these include;
UV resistance
Temperature resistance
Highest movement capability (Class 50–100)
Generally longer service life
Continued flexibility over time
