Sealing seam between the bathroom and the wall can be performed in various ways: with ceramic or plastic decorative corners, using special mixes Based on cement and synthetic sealants. The latter method is considered universal, the easiest, cheaper and reliable. Modern technologies Allowed to produce material with high adhesion indicators to the surfaces resistant to moisture, oppressing the development of microorganisms.

Varieties of sealants

A type	Brief operational characteristics
	Enjoy the greatest popularity, differ in high adhesion indicators to polymers, natural enamel, ceramic tiles and other building materials. May be acidic and neutral. Acid is not recommended to be used in residential areas, neutral applies for bathrooms. Sealants withstand temperatures in the range of + 500 ° C -50 ° C. The disadvantage is very soft.
	At the cost of the cheapest, there are no smell, allowed to use without restrictions. Do not be afraid of direct contact with water. Disadvantage - over time, plasticity decreases. As a result, microcracks appear as a result of temperature extensions, in which dirt accumulates, leaks may appear. Require periodic repair or replacement.
	Made of silicone and acrylic, which improved them physical properties. All positive qualities of the components are preserved. Do not fear the effects of water, compensate for thermal stretching, have an increased service life. Can be used to seal seams in open areas and on open air. Do not react to rigid ultraviolet radiation.
	The most modern sealants, have excellent adhesion indicators, in stability and durability occupy a leading position. Quickly harden under the influence of moisture of air. Polyurethane sealants are used not only to seal baths, but also for fixing various decorative elements, during the production of construction and repair plumbing works.

The quality of the sealant depends not only on the components of the parts, but also from the manufacturer's company. The higher its technological equipment than the employees responsible better quality Her products. We will list several companies that have a positive reputation among numerous consumers.

Name	Approximate cost	Physical and operational characteristics
	150 rubles	SAMI famous Mark. On the European Continent, the company has its own scientific laboratory, produces a large range of sealants of various purposes. The composition of the mixture, in addition to silicones, anti-gribery additives were introduced - microflora reproduction. Sealants have excellent adhesion indicators with ceramic tiles and enamel coatings. Do not emit harmful chemical compoundsOperated in a wide range of temperatures. May have different color solutions.
	160 rubles	Silicone sealants with pronounced anti-grapple properties can be used in very wet and warm rooms, mold and fungi will not be multiplied on the surface. The material has a thick consistency, which makes it possible to close relatively wide slots. It does not have a big shrinkage after drying.
	130-300 rubles	It can be acrylic or silicone, the physical parameters depend on the manufacturing material. Consumer properties occupy average positions. They are not afraid of direct contact with water, they differ in good plasticity, which minimizes the risks of the appearance of microcracks.
	150 rubles	Shrinkage is minimal, sealing can be done in one technological pass. Have excellent adhesion with ceramic coatings, guarantee homogeneous without air pockets filling the cracks. If necessary, a second layer can be applied, maintaining. The range has a full range of all types of sealants.
	150 rubles	Special sealant for hospitals, public canteens, kitchens, children's institutions. It has the largest amount of fungicides, oppresses all pathogenic microorganisms. Seams are not losing initial View The whole period of use.
	590 rubles	Modern universal glue sealant, applied during the installation of shower cabins and sealing baths of baths. Differs high adhesion to all surfaces, inhibits reproduction of harmful microflora. The hardness is not inferior to mixtures on the basis of plaster. Applied by professional installers of sanitary equipment.
	70 rubles	The lowest price fully meets the same quality. Used not only for bath sealing, but also for gluing individual architectural elements. Fears ultraviolet radiation, quickly agitates and loses its initial properties. It is recommended to apply as a temporary substitute for better sealants.
	200 rubles	In all indicators, satisfies the most demanding consumers, can be used as a primary or restoration material. Excellent plasticity, high strength, has high adhesion to all materials. Does not lose properties under ultraviolet rays, not afraid of high temperatures and water. For durability occupies a leading position, applied by professional plumbers during the installation and repair of equipment.

grout Ceresit CS 25

This is only part of the manufacturers, we stopped on the most famous. During choice, you need to take into account the maximum number individual features both the most sealant and the place of use.

How to choose optimal sealant

It is recommended not to save on sealant. Hope that the appearing mold will be deleted in a timely manner, often happens in vain. Sealants should not only have high physical indicators of strength and adhesion, but also have antigribic properties. It is better to acquire professional materials, although their price is the largest. To seal the bath, one tube is quite enough, its value will not have a noticeable effect on the price of finishing works in the bathroom. The remains are tightly closed and stored for a long time. You can use such sealant in various cases, it is always useful to masters.

Application technology

Operational indicators in many ways are largely compliance. Do not miss operations, follow all the advice of professionals and manufacturers recommendations.

For the production of work, you will need a greasy tape, sealant, clean rag, solvent, narrow spatula. It is advisable to purchase a special nozzle. It puts on a tube and allows you to create a smooth surface of the sealant. After the nozzle, an even seam is obtained, if there is a small work practice, additional alignment is not required.

Step 1. Clean the junction between the bathroom and the wall from dirt, dust and fat. To do this, use the detergent, after cleaning thoroughly rinse the surface. Watch that much water does not fall into the gap between the bathroom and the wall, use the washcloths.

If you need to remove old sealantYou can apply two methods.

1. Mechanical. A sharp knife neatly supervise the sealant fit places to the bath and the wall. Patty the end of the knife strip and tear it off. If small pieces remained on the surfaces, they can be scraped. It is very convenient to use the shaving blades, but not new from the stainless steel, but old. New sharp tips are bent and they stop cutting. Old such lack do not have.
2. Chemical. The sealant is wound with a special solvent or acetone. The surface is abundantly witting several times, it is time for softening (approximately 5-10 minutes), the old sealant is removed by rag or wooden chopsticks. With active chemical compositions, it is necessary to work in the means of protecting the respiratory organs. After removal, traces remained - repeat the procedure again and so until the one's complete cleaning of the old composition. Solvents sealant are produced in the form of pastes, liquids or aerosols.

Make sure that the surface is completely dried. For warranty you can dry the hair dryer.

Step 2. Cut the tip of the tube, screw the spout. The spout should be trimmed at an angle of 45 °, during sealing the slice should maximally cover the slot. The cutting diameter depends on the width of the slot. Perfect option - The slot is already a few millimeters already, in this case, you can get a flat surface of the sealant in one pass, do not have to level and clean it. But it does not always happen, in some cases it is necessary to fill the gap for several passes. If the sealant fails, then you can first fill with paper or sponge, and leave no more than 5 mm free space for sealant. She will hold liquid material before it is frozen. Of course, this is not the most optimal option sealing, wide slots better close cement solutions or special decorative ceramic corners.

Step 3. Insert the prepared tube with a sealant into a special pistol.

Make a few clicks with the handle until the sealant appears from the nose, remove the excess. It is advisable to spend several lines on waste, in this way you can get at least a small practical experience. If the hands are trembling - call the helper. Beautiful and reliably close the space you will never succeed.

Step 4. Puck the surface of the wall and bathing bath with painting scotch.

Attach the maximum effort so that Scotch lay smoothly, without bends and skips. Delete Scotch need immediately after alignment of the surface of the sealant, in otherwise There will be difficult. Scotch will undermine the thin edges of the sealant, water will fall into the undermines, the sealant will very soon completely clean, it will take a complete replacement.

Practical advice. If the gap is unintelligible and you have enough experience to fill it with sealants smoothly, then the salary can not be done. The sealant is perfectly leveled with his finger.

Step 5. Cut off the nose (or a special nozzle) as close as possible to the slot between the bathroom and the wall, slowly press the handle and at the same time lead the tuba along the bath. At the exit, a smooth layer of sealant should appear. The speed of keeping depends on the depth and width of the slot. Squeeze the sealant without stopping, the filling of the slot must be done continuously. Each stop will be noticeable.

• if the width of the seam does not exceed 5-7 mm and the surface is smooth, then it is better to align the index finger. Do not press it strongly to the material, the touch should be light and uniform over the entire length. Excess the sealant periodically wipe the rag. The finger should be clean;
• if the seam width is more than 7-8 millimeters, then it is necessary to apply sealant several times, to align with your finger such a wide band is very difficult. Use the rubber or metal spatula. Practices recommend working with a metal spatula. Why? Him sharp corners, During the leveling, they completely cut off a flat surface from surplus on the wall and sides of the bath. Then you can easily remove these excess knife over the tip. There is no work experience - use paint scotch.

Final result

Video - Types of bath sealants

All sorts of varieties of sealants there are quite a lot, but not all of them can be used in such premises as a bathroom, because during operation it creates a special microclimate. High humidity contributing to the development of mold and, as well as the presence of modern plumbing devices made from different materials, require a special approach to seams of seams. Here you need a special sealant for the bathroom. It is about him that it will be discussed in this article from the site website in which we will tell everything about this material and teach them to use it correctly.

What sealant is better for the bathroom

Bathroom sealant: how not to be mistaken with the choice

In principle, all modern sealants, convenient for use in the bathroom, can be counted on the fingers - it is an acrylic, silicone, acrylic silicone and polyurethane sealant. Of all the above, the best for the bathroom is silicone sealant, and if there is still a marking "Sanitary", then this is generally the most suitable composition To seal the seams in the bathroom. Why? But with this we will understand, studying its properties and characteristics.

• Sanitary silicone is produced without impurities and all sorts of fillers capable of changing in the worse Properties of silicone. And this suggests that after drying, such a sealant has the smallest shrinkage ratio, which is only 2%. What does it give? First, it is the durability of the seam-sealed seam, secondly, it is an opportunity to use it to compact moving connections and, thirdly, such a low shrinkage coefficient allows it to apply it to create linings under Santhpribor. For example, under an outdoor or - applied around the perimeter of the base Silicone allows you to compensate for the flaws of the factory casting.
• Special modernizing additives - they do not affect the main characteristics of this sealant, but, on the contrary, give it additional useful qualities. The most common additives are fungicides - antibacterial and anti-grab substances.
• Neutrality. By purchasing a sanitary sealant for the bathroom, one should also understand another significant difference between these materials - the silicone sealant can be acidic and neutral. The first is distinguished by a sharply expressed vinegar smell - it is not worth using it for sealing seams between metal products, as it corps them. Neutral sealant does not have such properties - in this respect it can be called universal.
• Resistance to drops of temperatures that can be high enough in the bathroom. As a rule, the silicone sealant for the bathroom is able to withstand the temperature from -50˚C to + 200˚C.

Bathroom sealant photo

And this is not all the properties that the sealant for the bathroom, made on the basis of silicone, will not be deal with with them, as we will not have the main question, which sealant is better for the bathroom, we have already answered. Undoubtedly, this is specially designed for these premises Sanitary Silicone!

Sealant sanitary for bathroom photo

How to properly apply sealant for the bathroom: sequence of work

The question of how to apply sealant in the bathroom, is not quite simple, and it is, above all, with accuracy of seams of seams. You must understand that this work should be performed in the same degree qualitatively and gently. Any sealant is able to spoil appearance both the most sealing product and the premises in general. It is for this reason that in the process of sealing a seam should be adhered to certain ruleswhich we will tell in the process of describing the sequence of work.

That's all, now it remains to wait until the sealant dries well, and this is at least 8 hours., After that, it will not be worried about the penetration of water in the seam.

The video shows how to properly apply silicone sealant for the bathroom.

How to clean the sealant from the bath and from other surfaces

Silicone sealant, despite its elasticity, creates a fairly durable connection and firmly sticks to the surface. Have you ever tried to dismantle installed in all the rules? Not? Then I will tell you - to tear the screen glued to silicone with sliding doors is not so simple. Silicone has to cut through, putting a thin and sharp knife blade between the surfaces. I say it to the fact that it is better to do everything carefully, as described above and not to ask the question later, how to remove sealant with a bath or from any other surface? Believe it is not easy, especially after it freezes.

If we are talking about a thick layer silicone sealant, then remove it will not be any difficulty - it just needs to make a little and just contemplate from the surface. Another thing is the thin layers of the silicone inactiously smeared along the surface of the silicone - to remove them much more difficult, especially if it is necessary to maintain the tightness of the connection. In this situation, it is advisable to carefully separately separate the remote part from the one that needs to be preserved is unharmed - to cut it into the necessary place to the sharp blade and unnecessary residues simply roll with your finger. This method is great for relatively fresh silicone, which has not yet managed to gain its complete strength. And what to do with the solar silicone sealant? It is possible to remove it only with the help of special chemical softeners.

How to remove sealant with bath photo

There are a number of liquids that are able to easily cope with the task of removing the solar silicone - there are quite a lot of them, so we will list only the main of them. For example, the so-called Silicone Remover or the Dutch Den Braven Treatment called "Sili-Kill", which allows you to simply wipe the silicone pollution with a paper napkin. Also perfectly showed himself in practice PERMALOID® 7799 to remove silicone from painted and metal surfaces and permaloid® 7010 for cleaning from silicone plastic surfaces, including. In general, it is possible to list such products of modern chemistry for a long time, and almost all of them you can find in specialized building stores.

And in conclusion I want to say one thing - whatever sealant for the bathroom you would choose, try to work with it gently and protect the surface in time - only with this approach to the case you can make a beautiful and high-quality seam. And yet - modern plumbing in most cases has a white color, so silicone is better to choose the same coloring.

This material is subjective, not advertising and does not serve as a guide to purchase. Before buying, you need consultation with a specialist.

When performing finishing works in the bathroom, do not do without such a material as a sealant. With the help of this product, the seams are closed between the tiles, the joints are insulated between the plumbing and the walls, decorative plinths are attached, etc. The need to fill the voids with a sealant is explained not only to the aesthetics, but also the need to protect the surface from moisture and microorganisms. Today, there is a large range of specialized compositions from different manufacturers. When choosing the optimal sealant for the bath, you should pay attention to several important points.

Criteria for choosing a bath sealant

In the bathroom or shower are created excellent conditions For the appearance and reproduction of microorganisms. High humidity I. warm air Promote the development of fungi, mold and other biological formations. Therefore, the composition should be a reliable barrier for microorganisms.

For many bristle masters the most important property Sealant is simplicity and ease of application. Special praise deserve viscous gel materials, which completely fill any voids.

A very unpleasant moment for household owners and apartments will be a violation of the integrity of isolation (cracking, peeling). To restore the attractive facing, you have to cleanse intercutric seams and apply a new composition. Therefore, the seam after drying should be elastic, durable and firmly hold onto the surface.

IN country housesWhere in winter there is no heating, the bathroom should be fermented with frost-resistant materials. The sealant should have the same property.

In our review fell the best sealants for Bath. When drawing up the rating, the following criteria were taken into account:

ease of use;

resistance to biopure;

expert opinion;

consumer reviews.

Table of advantages and disadvantages of different types of bath sealants

Types of sealants	Dignity	disadvantages
Acrylic	Low price Moisture resistance and resistance to temperature drops You can apply paint Excellent adhesion to different materials	Isolation does not have elasticity Long hardens (24 hours) Not all products are suitable for the bath
Sanitary	High resistance to biopsy Wide scope of application Good adhesion Minimum shrinkage	Long keeps a sharp smell High price
Silicone	Affordable price Resistance to water, temperature differences, ultraviolet rays Wide colors gamma Suitable for outdoor work	Not subject to staining Insufficient adhesion to polymeric materials.
Polyurethane	Fast solidification Can be used as glue Elastic and durable isolation Can be covered with paint or varnish	High price Represents the danger to the health of the finishing during operation

Bath rating of the best bath sealants

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best acrylic sealants	1		290 ₽
	2		4499.
The best sanitary sealants	1		252 ₽.
	2		189 ₽
	3		216 ₽.
The best silicone sealants	1		120 ₽.
	2		199 ₽
	3		290 ₽
The best polyurethane sealants	1		480
	2		298 ₽

Best acrylic bath sealants

One of the most convenient in the use of insulation materials, experts consider acrylic sealant. It perfectly fills emptiness between such materials as stone, ceramics, brick and concrete. The product allows you to secure secure plastic plinth In the bath, as well as rub the wider seams. The attention of the experts attracted the following compositions.

One of the most popular acrylic sealants in Russia is the composition of Ceresit CS 7. Experts also highly appreciated the possibilities of the material by giving him the first line of the rating. Especially marked with such quality as the high elasticity of the seam after drying. The sealant is perfectly combined with different building paints, so after drying the seam you can paint into your favorite color. Strong sides of the material, experts call moisture resistance and resistance to temperature drops.

Beginner masters when working with acrylic sealant Ceresit CS 7 must be followed by the manufacturer's recommendations. Especially it should be paid to the thickness of the seam, too large layer after drying can crack.

Dignity

elastic seam;

painting seam is allowed;

reliability and durability.

disadvantages

• fat seam can crack.

When you need to close wide seams or other problem junctions in the bathroom, the acrylic sealant will come to the revenue. The material earned the second place of the rating for good adhesion to any surfaces, thanks to which the insulation is exceptionally qualitative. Experts also positively express relative to the elasticity of the seams after drying and ease of filling voids. The sealant is not afraid of water, so it can be in the bathroom for many years. Also, the composition can also be used outside of buildings, it allows you to make frost resistance of the product.

The finishes with rich experience noticed that the sealant becomes more dense as she approached the end of the shelf life. But after drying the seam, you can safely paint under the interior of the bathroom.

Dignity

perfectly fills wide seams;

elasticity and moisture resistance;

good adhesion;

seam can be painted.

disadvantages

• the composition is hustling by the end of the shelf life.

Best Sanitary Sealants for Bath

Most. effective tool To prevent biopration in the bathroom is a sanitary sealant. The product not only aesthetically draws up the seams and joints in the bathroom. It has special fungicides that kill microorganisms. Here are some reliable sanitary sealants for the bath.

Makroflex SX101 sanitary sealant has the highest antiseptic qualities. The material deservedly became the winner of the rating, such properties as high adhesion, moisture resistance and resistance to temperature drops received a high assessment. The composition is specifically designed to close the voids in the bath, shower or bathroom. The manufacturer introduced special fungicides into the formulation, which prevent the appearance of mold and fungi.

Users noted the resistance of the formed seam to the effects of sun rays and ozone. Due to the frost resistance, the material can be used to seal refrigerators and freezing chambers.

Dignity

good adhesion;

moisture resistance and resistance to temperature drops;

effective antiseptics and fungicides;

resistance to ultraviolet and ozone.

disadvantages

• specific smell.

S 400.

Sanitary sealant S 400 is highly popular with domestic finishes. The composition has a whole set of positive properties, for which experts gave him a second line of the rating. Special praise, such qualities as biological resistance and adhesion ability were awarded. The introduction of fungicides allowed the manufacturer to prevent the reproduction of bacteria, mold and fungi in intercutric seams.

The finishers note good adhesion abilities, the elasticity of the formed layer, moisture resistance and the durability of the insulation. Under the order you can condemn the sealant with the desired color. It is a pity that in the domestic trading network, the composition is rarely found.

Dignity

resistance to biopure;

moisture resistance and durability;

the possibility of ordering color sealant;

elasticity of seam.

disadvantages

• product deficit in the trading network.

Very convenient in the work becomes a sanitary sealant BELINKA BELSIL SANITARY ACETATE. Tilenits note the pasty product consistency, so that it is possible to uniformly and high qualityly fill any voids and seams. After drying, the material does not give a shrinkage, and the viscous structure prevents the isolation washing. This quality is especially important for the bathroom or shower room. Sanitary sealant is deservedly located on the third line of the rating. This honorable place experts were also given for excellent adhesion. The composition has a pronounced resistance to the appearance of fungi. In response, users indicate both the drawbacks of the product, for example, a resistant vinegar smell and long-term solidification.

Dignity

uniform filling of seams;

no shrinkage;

anti-grab effect;

good adhesion.

disadvantages

resistant odor;

long drying.

Best Silicone Bath Sealants

Silicone sealants are produced on an acidic or neutral basis. Products with acetic smell can be used for wide spectrum Surfaces, except for metal. Neutral composition is characterized by universality of application, but its value is higher. The following silicone materials fell into our rating.

The silicone sealant Ciki Fix is \u200b\u200ba dead grip. Such a high estimate was received from domestic facing. According to adhesion ability, the material exceeds all competitors. This factor became decisive when determining the winner of the rating. Experts and such properties of the product as the elasticity of the seam and moisture resistance are not taken from the attention of the product. Even with frequent use of the shower or bath, the sealant is not washed away and is not cracking.

The strong parties of Ciki Fix is \u200b\u200bresistance to temperature drops. The product is loyal to painted surfaces. But the absence of antifungal components in the composition requires constant ventilation of the bathroom.

Dignity

increased adhesion;

moisture resistance;

elasticity;

resistance to temperature drops.

disadvantages

• weak forage resistance.

One of the main features of the silicone sealant Krass is the absence of shrinkage after drying. The composition is perfectly kept for any surface, it does not flow when applied, but completely fills emptiness. Experts also identified such a property as resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, even after many years, seam will not darken. The totality of all these advantages made it possible to take the product third place in the ranking.

Sealant can be used with different finishing materials, for example, glass, wood, plastic, ceramics. The product is often used for electrical wiring isolation. The sealant has high fireproof, biostostility and resistance to temperature drops.

Dignity

no shrinkage;

wide scope;

resistance to biopure and ultraviolet.

disadvantages

nasty smell;

designed only for internal work.

Among the sealants under the Ceresit brand there are many worthy of our product ranking. This is explained by the fact that the company is seriously suitable for the development of recipe when creating insulation materials. Ceresit CS 25 product is perfect for finishing work in the bathroom. Experts included it in the rating for universal properties, since the material can be used as grouting and sealant. The benefits of the product include anti-gribal additives. Therefore, black spots will not appear on interputric seams, testifying to bioprants.

Due to acetate base, the manufacturer does not recommend applying it with metals, except for a stainless steel. The consumer offers products with different colors.

Polish polyurethane sealant TYTAN POWER FLEX refers to professional insulating materials. Experts confirm the heading user feedback on high operational properties. The product is worthy of the highest steps in our ranking. Among the set positive qualities Experts identify the elasticity and strength of the formed layer of isolation. The sealant equally fills the interputric seams or eliminates emptiness in the plumbing.

There is another feature of the composition, it can be restored by old seams or joints. Thanks to a reliable clutch, durability and painting opportunities, the consumer can minimal cost Enter a new extender in the interior of the bathroom.

Dignity

high quality;

elastic and durable seam;

the possibility of restoration of old compounds;

high adhesion.

disadvantages

• high price.

The one-component composition of the Rabbarfleks about PU 25 is not very well known in our country, although its quality is worthy of attention. No wonder the experts gave this polyurethane sealant to the second line of the rating. Specialists include elevated seam elasticity. After drying, the layer is formed high-quality isolation. The composition can be used when installing plumbing or for the design of tile surfaces.

Users flatly express relative to the resistance of the product to negative atmospheric phenomena. The composition can be used both for internal work and for finishing the outer surfaces. To emphasize the beauty of the interior, the insulation layer can be painted in suitable color. In case of violation of the seam, integrity is easy to restore the same sealant.

Dignity

elastic seam;

resistance to atmospheric precipitation and sunny rays;

no shrinkage.

disadvantages

it rarely happens;

high price.

Attention! This rating is subjective in nature, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to purchase. Before buying, you need consultation with a specialist.

When repairing in the bathroom, there is a need to use sealing compositions. It is necessary to prevent water from entering the gap between the bathroom (shower cabin) and the wall, between the sink and the wall. It may also be necessary to fill the cracks in the wall material, interputric seams, sealing pipe connections, furniture edges etc. For these purposes use sealant for the bathroom. You can choose, but you need to know which compositions are and what they differ from each other.

To begin with, it is worth talking about the form of release. The bathroom sealant in stores can be found in several types:

The most convenient option is in tubes under the construction gun. For independent work, this is the optimal choice.

Acrylic

These are the cheapest sealing compositions that simultaneously have good specifications:

In general, good quality, especially if you consider low cost, as well as harmlessness. You can work with acrylic sealants without protective equipment, and a small time, which is not necessary, speeds up work. Their disadvantage - shrinkage during drying. Because of this, in contact with the water, the seam begins to leak, so that such a bathroom sealant is better to use in those places where water does not count. Also before applying for better adhesion requires primer surfaces (under acrylic). In this case, there is more chances to get a non-pending seam.

Application area

The main disadvantage of acrylic sealants is the rigidity of the seam obtained. Even with small extensions, it bursts. That is, apply it to protect the joint steel or acrylic bath (shower pallet) is not worth the wall. Under the load, they change their dimensions and that the seam does not collapse, it must be elastic.

Excellent are suitable for filling out voids and cracks in various building materials (brick, concrete, etc.), connections for fixed or sedentary compounds (slots between jacket and brick or concrete wall, sealing knocks in pipes, etc.). These compositions are treated with unprotected edges of furniture, which is installed in the bathroom, suitable for filling the joint of the sink with a wall.

Another unpleasant moment: in a humid environment, fungi and bacteria are well multiplied on the surface of the usual acrylic sealant. This disadvantage is eliminated by the presence of antiseptic additives, but for zones that constantly in contact with water acrylic sealants are better not to use.

And one more thing: in the bathroom acrylic quickly changes the color - it starts shroud. Therefore, it is not worth using white. Better color (there are such) or transparent. On them, color changes are not so visible.

When choosing it is necessary to remember that acrylic sealants can be waterproof and not. Acrylic sealant for the bathroom should be waterproof. Even in those zones where water cannot contact him directly, but due to high humidity Can absorb moisture from the air.

Stamps of acrylic sealants

There are a lot of good brands. Only for the bathroom you need to watch the composition be moisture-resistant.

• Bison acrylic. There are several different compositions: super fast with drying in 15-30 minutes, universal - can be used to seal wood.
• Bosny Acrylic Sealant;
• Boxer;
• DAP Alex Plus. This is an acrylo-latex composition with greater elasticity and additives from fungi.
• KIM TEC SILACRYL 121. Polyacrylate moisture resistant and elastic sealant. Can be used in the zones of long-term contact with water.
• Penosil. To fill the seams and cracks that are not in direct contact with water.

There are still a lot of other brands and manufacturers. Many acrylic sealants have special additives that change their properties. If you are satisfied with the harmlessness, you can find the composition even for direct contact with water.

Silicone

A rather popular type of sealing compositions. In composition can be acidic and neutral. Acid is easier in production, it is cheaper, but it is difficult to work with them in closed rooms - a strong smell before the rejection. The second negative moment is acidic - when applied to the metal, it is quickly oxidized. Because to seal steel and cast-iron baths It is not worth using it. Neutral silicone sealants do not react with materials, because their scope is wider. But the production technology is more complicated and they are more expensive.

Silicone bathroom sealant - good solution

Like acidic sooths and neutral silicone sealants can be waterproof and not. Only waterproofs are suitable for the baths. They are also one-component and two-component. For private use, single-component are mainly used, since they do not need to mix before applying.

Properties and scope of silicone sealants:

The main advantage of silicone sealants - after the polymerization of the seam remains rather elastic. It does not crack and can be used to seal the joint acrylic or steel bath with a wall. The disadvantage is the susceptibility to the appearance and reproduction of the fungus. It is solved by adding antiseptic additives. To prevent the development of mold and fungus, it is better to use silicone sealant for aquarium or special plumbing. Both of these species have antibacterial properties.

Stamps and prices

Silicone bath sealant today is popular and in any store there is a completely decent range.

Name	Color	Special properties	Formation of surface ppls	Release form and and volume	Price
Bau Master Universal	white	acid	15-25 minutes	Tube under gun (290 ml)	105 rubles
Bison Silicone Wi-Arch	white, colorless	acid, stable even to sea water	15 minutes	Tube under gun (290 ml)	205 rubles
Kim Tec Silicon 101E	white, Transparent, Black, Gray	acid, contains antibacterial additives	25 min	Tuba under the gun (310 ml)	130-160 rubles
Somafix Universal Silicone	white, colorless, black, brown, metallic	acid	25 min	Tuba under the gun (310 ml)	110-130 rubles
Somafix construction	white, colorless	neutral, not yellow	25 min	Tuba under the gun (310 ml)	180 rubles
Soudal Silicone U Universal	white, colorless, brown, black,	neutral	7 min	Tuba under the gun (300 ml)	175 rubles
Workman Silicone Universal	colorless	acid	15 minutes	Tuba under the gun (300 ml)	250 rubles
Ravak Professional		neutral, anti-grapple	25 min	Tuba under the gun (310 ml)	635 rubles
Ottoseal S100 Santechnic	16 colors	acid	25 min	Tuba under the gun (310 ml)	530 rubles
Lugato WIE Gummi Bad-Silicon	16 colors	neutral with bactericidal additives	15 minutes	Tuba under the gun (310 ml)	650 rubles
Tytan Silicone Sanitary, UPG, EURO-LINE	colorless, white	acid with bactericidal additives	15-25 minutes	Tuba under the gun (310 ml)	150-250 rubles
Ceresit CS.	colorless, white	acid / neutral	15-35 min	Tuba under the gun (310 ml)	150-190 rubles

As you can see, there is a very large scatter in prices. Dear sealants (Ravak, Ottoseal. Lugato) - production of Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic. According to reviews, they have excellent quality - used for several years unchanged, the fungus does not multiply on them. They are presented in the widest range of colors.

Not bad serve inexpensive Ceresit, Tytan, Soudal. These manufacturers have a wide range of both acidic and neutral silicone sealants. There are other types (acrylic, polyurethane). On them, too, good reviews for use as a bathroom sealant - a joint with a wall.

Polyurethane

Polyurethane sealants are good with outdoor use. They are not afraid of temperature drops and humidity, well tolerate ultraviolet. They can be operated on open or closed, but not heated balconies and loggias. Also their properties are in demand in wet premises - Bathroom, toilet and kitchen. The main advantage - they have a very good adhesive ability, for which they are called more adhesive gel.

Properties and scope

Polyurethane based sealants can be used on the street, they can be applied at minus temperatures (up to -10 ° C). And this is the main difference from others. They also possess the following qualities:

Disadvantages are also there. The first is low adhesion with plastics, which leads to the low strength of the seam. Secondly, it is impossible to use in zones of elevated temperatures (heating above + 120 ° C is prohibited). The third one should be applied on dry surfaces (no higher than 10% humidity). When applied to wet materials, pre-primer is necessary.

Low adhesion with plastics imposes limitations to use polyurethane sealants in the bathroom. They are good for sealing the joint steel or cast-iron bath With wall, porcelain or glass washing. But for or showers, they should not use them - the seams can occur.

Manufacturers, brands, prices

Polyurethane sealant for the bathroom compared to acrylic is the best choice. It remains elastic, does not crack. When compared with silicones, it is definitely difficult to say that it is better. The advantage of silicones is that they are good "liput" even to plastics, and polyurethane compositions in the fact that they do not have odors.

Name	Colors	Special properties		Release form and volume	Price
Bostik PU 2638.	white, Gray, Black, Brown	high adhesive ability	45 min.	Tube pistol 300 ml	230 rubles
Polyflex-LM low module	white gray	resistant to ultraviolet and water, not applied to glass	15 minutes	Pistol tube 310 ml	280 rubles
PolyureThane 50 FC.	white	quick-drying, suitable for gluing plastic, corrosionly resistant steel	10 min	Pistol tube 310 ml	240 rubles
Makroflex PA124.	white	water resistant, weak acid solutions	25 min	Tube pistol 300 ml	280 rubles
SOUDAFLEX 40 FC.	white, Gray, Black	takes out and quenching vibration	15 minutes	Tube pistol 300 ml	290 rubles

This type of sealing compositions relates more to general construction. Many compositions are ideal for sealing interpanel seams in high-rise buildings and for other similar works. The bathroom sealant is one of the uses.

Sealants with MS polymers

Recently emerged type of sealants, which, thanks to excellent properties, is quickly gaining popularity. They combine the qualities of silicones and polyurethanes, reliably protecting against the flow, forming elastic and reliable connections.

VS polymers - excellent quality bathroom and other wet rooms

Properties and scope

The main advantage of sealants based on MS polymers is plus to the properties of the sealant they still have a high adhesive ability, therefore their polymers are called more adhesive sealant. They have the following properties:

Excellent properties. There are disadvantages. The first is a high price, but it is justified, since the seam does not crack and does not proceed for a long time. The second - after a while the surface of the white sealant can yellow. On the quality of the seam, this does not affect, but it looks ugly. Remove the yellowness can be rubbed with peeled gasoline. The third minus - after the hole, the composition is removed only mechanically. No solvents do not work on it.

Manufacturers and prices

MS sealants are almost every large manufacturerMoreover, they, too, with various additives that give special characteristics, so that you can choose exactly in terms of the situation and for a specific type of work.

Name	Color	Special properties	Formation of surface film	Form release	Price
BISIN MS POLYMER (Glue Sealant)	white / transparent	Glass, mirrors, plastics, brick, a natural stone, concrete, wood, iron and many other metals.	15 min at + 20 ° C	Tube under gun (280 ml)	490-600 rubles
Bostik MS 2750.	white black	Metal, wood, glass, foamed polystyrene, etc.	30 min at + 20 ° C	Tube under gun (280 ml)	400-450 rubles
Bostik Superfix.	white gray	Applied under water, swimming pools and rooms with high humidity	about 15 minutes	Tube under gun (280 ml)	400-550 rubles
Tecfix MS 441.	transparent	Resistant to exposure sea water, chlorine, mold and mushrooms	10 min at + 23 ° C	Aluminum film sleeve (400 ml)	670-980 rubles
1000 USOS.	white, Transparent, Gray, Blue, Green, Tile, Black, Brown	For bathrooms and kitchens with anti-shield action	15 min at + 20 ° C	Tube under gun (280 ml)	340 rubles
SoudalSeal High Tack	white black	For sanitary premises and kitchens - Contacts the formation of fungus	10 min at + 20 ° C	Tube under gun (280 ml)	400 rubles
Soudaseal 240 FC.	White, Black, Gray, Brown	For sanitary premises and kitchens, fast polymerization	10 min at + 20 ° C	Tube under gun (280 ml)	370 rubles
SOUDASEAL FIX ALL HIGH TACK	white black	For sanitary premises, super strong initial fixation	10 min at + 20 ° C	Tube under gun (280 ml)	460 rubles

Despite the fact that this type of sealants appeared recently, the range is solid, since the combination of high adhesive ability and sealant properties is very convenient and the product is in demand.

The main advantage of MS sealants is elasticity after drying, tolerability of long-term direct contact with water, countering the reproduction of fungi and bacteria. Because this type of sealant is used to seal the junction of a bath or shower with a wall. In the case of the shower cabin, it is good and the fact that it does not slip with vertical application.

Another positive point - most of the compositions have a pasty consistency, which falls at exactly, does not bubble. After applying to primary rejection (film formation), the applied sealant can be easily loosen, giving it the desired form.

What bathing sealant is better

You need to choose the type of sealant under specific tasks. Then you can choose the optimal properties. For example, for sealing a joint of a bath or shower with a wall with a wall is the best choice - a sealant based on MS polymer. Not bad - silicone and polyurethane. But they must have antibacterial supplements.

For gluing mirrors, the neutral silicone sealant is perfectly suitable. Any silicone (one can and acid) is deprived of cutlets, edges and sections of furniture, which is installed in the bathroom or in the kitchen.

If you need to glue the falling tile in the bathroom, a polyurethane composition is suitable or with MS polymers. Due to the high adhesive ability, they immediately fix the product on the spot. Since the compositions during drying do not give a shrinkage, the risk of damaging the tile is also not.

The main problem is blackening from fungus. Resolves the presence of antibactericidal additives

If you need a sealant for the bathroom for sealing pipe connections, you need to look at the material from which they are made. For pipes made of steel and cast iron, neutral silicone, polyurethane and with MS polymers fit. For plastic and metal-plastic polyurethane, it is better not to use, and silicone compositions are suitable for any.

When designing the walls, it is usually coated with moisture-resistant hyposphate. But since the house constantly "plays" in height, there is a gap between the ceiling and GLC - compensate for these changes. So that there is no moisture there, it must be filled with something, but in this case, the seam remains elastic. For these purposes, silicone and MS polymer compositions can also be used.

To solve the problem with reprimanding seams, it is necessary to choose compounds with antibacterial additives. There are also special sanitary sealants. They are so named precisely because of the presence of additives against fungi and mold. For these purposes, sealants for aquariums are also suitable. They have excellent adhesion with most materials and never black.

As you can see, for each type of work, the best sealant for your bathroom, but the most universal - on MS polymers.

The bath sealant is an elastic composition for sealing joints. The mixture is used to prevent water from entering the gap between the wall and the side of the bath, as well as between the drain hole and the siphon. To do this is used different kinds polymer-based sealants. Sealing seams with moisture resistant compositions is distinguished by reliability, ease of execution and versatility.

Modern insulating materials have a good clutch with a surface, resistant to the influence of moisture and the development of microorganisms. The editorial office of "Plumbing Portal" will tell about all the varieties of insulating compositions. To understand which sealant is better suitable for the bath, you need to know what they differ.

Forms of the release of insulating compositions

Waterproof bath sealant is available in several variations:

1. In an ordinary tube with a cap and a cone-shaped nose. The mass of such a product is about 60-100 grams. It is used when you need to sealed small plot. It is difficult to squeeze a thin and uniform strip in the tube. We will have to rub the gap, align the layer and raise the residues of the composition.
2. Tubes for the construction pistol. Characterized by a large volume - 280-320 ml or 500-600 ml. Working with such products is simpler because you can control the thickness of the strip of the degree of effort. It is also necessary to correct, but much less.
3. Aluminum tube (sausage), buckets of various volumes and barrels. In private house-building does not apply, these are professional volumes.

The most practical home option For seams in the bathroom - the use of substance in tubes for the construction pistol. This is the optimal form of release to seal the joints with your own hands.

Features of the use of acrylic sealants

Acrylic sealant is used to fill emptiness and cracks in a variety of building materials (brick, concrete, etc.). Such material is great for gluing fixed connections (slots between the jamb and the wall, seelings in the pipes). This mixture is treated with unprotected edges of furniture installed in the bathroom, and also fill the joints between the sink and the wall.

These are the most budget insulating compositions. In this case, the acrylic sealant has good technical characteristics, among which it is worth highlighting the following properties:

1. Does not contain dangerous toxic components.
2. Chemically neutral.
3. Good grip with concrete, brick, plastic, glass, metal, wood and its MDF derivatives, chipboard, plywood.
4. Temperature range from -20 ° C to + 80 ° C and more.
5. Withstands a long impact of vibration with a small amplitude.
6. Suitable for use in mechanics and mechanical engineering when installing devices.
7. After pouring the seams inelastic, the destruction begins only when stretching 10-12%.
8. Relatively rapid drying.
9. The dried surface can be painted or varnished.

In general, the acrylic sealant has good parameters, especially with low cost and safety for human health. It is possible to work with mixtures based on acrylic. In addition, the insulation work is accelerated, due to the rapid minor of the composition inside the seam.

Disadvantages are also there. The mixture is seated when drying. As a result, during contact with the liquid, the seam flows. Therefore, such a composition is better to apply for connecting joints that are not in contact directly with water. Another minus is, before applying the mixture, the surface must be primed to ensure maximum adhesion and non-pending joint.

Another disadvantage is excessive rigidity of the earned seam. When expanding more than 12%, it is burst. That is, use acrylic sealant for sealing the joint of a bath or a shower pallet with a wall is not worth it. But you can handle the bilk baths from the bottom for better adhesion with the surface of the wall. Under the load of the seam changes its dimensions, so the junction must be elastic, so as not to collapse.

In addition, the acrylic mixture in the bathroom quickly loses white and becomes yellow. It is better to use colorless or color (there are such) a product. Another trouble is the active reproduction of fungi and bacteria in a humid environment on acrylic sealant without antiseptic additives. There are products with antibacterial composition, but they are also not suitable for constant contact with liquid.

When choosing it is necessary to remember that there are waterproof and non-desorable products. For use in the bathroom acrylic sealant you need to take waterproof. Even in those areas where water cannot touch him, the composition absorbs moisture out of the environment. There are also acrylic mixtures intended for direct contact with liquid, but their other characteristics are much weaker.

Use of silicone sealants

Very popular silicone sealant for the bathroom. In addition to dusting plumbing with supporting structures, used for:

• insulation joints of wood, glass, metal, plastics, ceramics;
• fastening of drywall to walls and ceiling;
• for mounting the pipeline.

In the composition of silicone mixtures may be acidic and neutral.

The cost of acid products is cheaper, but working with them in closed rooms is problematic - it costs a strong chemical smell until complete hardening. Another negative side of acidic compositions is in contact with metals, the material is quickly oxidized. Therefore, it is not recommended for the sealing of the cast-iron and steel bath.

Neutral silicone sealant does not react with any materials, so the area of \u200b\u200btheir use is wider. However, this complicates production technology, and the final cost of the product is growing accordingly.

Both acidic and neutral compositions can be waterproof and not. For connecting the bath with walls and docking drain with a siphon, only the silicone sealant is a waterproof.

They are also divided into one-component and two-component. For applying at home, as a rule, one-component, which do not need to be mixed immediately before applying.

The main positive characteristics of silicone sealants:

1. Good gluing ability. They can be used for the impermeability of the joints of plastic, wooden and stone window sills, when installing an embedded plate, washing and other devices in the worktop.
2. Increased resistance to high temperatures. Glue Sealant Silicone can be used to insulate seams around the chimney pipe.
3. Resistance to liquid, used to ensure the impermeability of the joints of bathrooms and shower cabins, shells and other plumbing devices with walls.

The main advantage of silicone mixtures - after sowing, it remains quite elastic. It is not cracking from the pressure or stretching when the joint is treated with acrylic or steel bath.

The main disadvantage is the susceptibility to the occurrence and reproduction of the fungus. To solve problems apply sanitary silicone sealant with antiseptic additives. Antibacterial properties also have silicone moisture resistant sealants for aquariums and special plumbing formulations.

Polyurethane sealing composition

Polyurethane sealants show top scores With outdoor application. They are resistant to temperatures, ultraviolet and high humidity. Polyurethane compositions can be used in the bathroom, toilet and kitchen, as well as on open or closed, but not heated balconies and balconies.

Insulating polyurethane-based mixtures can be used on the street at minus temperatures (up to -10 ° C). The ability to work in the frost is the main and advantage of polyurethane sealants before counterparts.

Other advantages of polyurethane compositions:

1. Good bonding property, so they are called glue sealant
2. Elasticity after drying.
3. Water resistance.
4. Lack of shrinkage and deformations during drying.
5. High adhesion is connected with metals, brick, concrete, stone, glass and wood.
6. Most of the compositions after drying can be painted.
7. There are colorless mixtures that create a more accurate seam.

There are disadvantages:

1. Bad grip with plastic, which reduces strength in sealing acrylic or plastic products.
2. It is forbidden to use in zones with heat heating above + 120 ° C.
3. It is applied only on dry surfaces with humidity no higher than 10%. When processing wet zones, they need to be pre-primed.

Low adhesion with plastic plumbing introduces restrictions on the use of polyurethane sealants. They are suitable for isolation of the joints of steel or cast iron bath with a wall, stone, faience or glass shell.

Such types of sealing mixtures relate to general structure. Many of them are perfectly suitable for sealing interpanel seams in multi-storey buildings and similar works.

Compositions with MS polymers

Some experts believe that this is the best bath sealant. Due to the combination of characteristics of silicone and polyurethane compositions, this mixture reliably protects the joints from the flow, forming elastic and strong connections.

The main advantage of sealing substances based on MS polymers is a high bonding ability, but they also have other quality characteristics:

1. Excellent adhesion with all construction materials without the need for pre-primer.
2. Do not contain chemical solvents, safe and almost odorless.
3. Quiely dry and harden even at minus temperatures.
4. When dried, remain elastic (the range of elasticity is 25%).
5. After polymerization, you can paint.
6. Under the influence of UV radiation do not crack.
7. Waterproof, can be used in fresh and salted water.
8. When applying does not spread, on vertical and horizontal, inclined surfaces are easily created by a neat seam.
9. The anti-grab component effectively counteracts the reproduction of mold and microbes.

Among the disadvantages can be noted as follows:

1. High cost, but it is justified, because over time the seam does not crack and does not proceed.
2. During operation, the surface of the seam white color May be yellowed, while the interface will be saved. Remove the yellowness can be purified gasoline
3. If the mixture hardens, you can only delete it mechanically. No solvents on it do not work.

MS Sealants for the bathroom There are almost every manufacturer, and with different additives that give formulations with special characteristics. because this type Sealant is used to handle the bath or shower with a wall. In the case of the shower cabin, it is good and the fact that it does not slip with vertical application.

Another positive point - most of the compositions have a pasty consistency, which falls at exactly, does not bubble. After applying to primary rejection (film formation), the applied sealant can be easily loosen, giving it the desired form.

What sealant to choose for a bath?

Choose a bath sealant what is better, you need to specific goals. Then you can pick up perfectly suitable properties.

For example, the best sealants for acrylic bath are compounds based on MS polymer, which are optimally suitable for sealing the junction of plumbing with walls. It is not bad to cope with this task silicone and polyurethane sealing product with antibacterial additives.

The polyurethane composition compared to the acrylic for the bathroom is the best choice. It retains elasticity, does not crack. When compared with the silicone mixture, it is difficult to unambiguously reply, what is better. The advantage of silicone - in good clutch even with plastic, and polyurethane - no smell.

To fasten the mirror with a wall in the bathroom the optimal choice It will become neutral silicone sealant. The acidic acid can be used to treat tabletop sections, edges of furniture, which is constantly exposed to moisture.

If you want to stick the retaining ceramic tiles In the bathroom, a polyurethane product is useful or with MS polymers. Due to the ability of rapid gluing, they almost instantly fix the part on the spot. Since polymerization compositions do not give shrinkage, it is missing and the risk of damage to the tile.

If a sealant is needed for sealing pipe connections in a bathroom, you need to consider the material from which the pipeline is made. For steel and cast iron highways, neutral silicone, polyurethane and MS polymers are used. For products from plastic and metal plastic, polyurethane is better not to use, and here the silicone mixture is suitable.

With the arrangement of the bathroom in a wooden house wall, as a rule, be shedped with moisture-resistant plasterboard. But since the building is constantly moving in height, a gap remains between the ceiling and GLC to compensate for these changes. So that the gap does not fall into the gap, it is filled with silicone and MS polymer compositions, which are distinguished by high elasticity.

To solve the problem of reprimanding seams, you need to choose compounds with antibacterial additives . There are also special sanitary sealants with antifungal properties.

For each type of construction, installation and finishing works, a certain type of sealant is applied. The best from the point of view of universality is a mixture based on MS polymers.

Consultants site recommend not saving when choosing a sealing material. Formulations should not only have high physical indicators of strength and clutch, but also have antigribic properties. It is better to buy professional sealants. Although their value is the biggest. To seal the joints in the bathroom, one tube is enough, its acquisition will not have a noticeable influence on the value of all finishing works.

Application technology sealant in the bathroom

Operational indicators in many ways are largely compliance. Do not miss operations, follow all the advice of professionals and manufacturers recommendations. For the work of the work, you will need a greasy tape, sealant, clean rag, solvent, narrow spatula.

We recommend purchasing a special nozzle. It puts on a tube and allows you to create a smooth surface of the sealant. It turns out even seams, if there is a small work practice, additional alignment is not required.

Preparation of the foundation. If you need to remove an old sealant, you can use one of the following methods:

• Mechanical. A sharp knife carefully to cover the sealant fit places to the bath and the wall. To hurt the end of the knife strip and tear it off. If small pieces remained on the surfaces, they can be scraped. It is very convenient to use the shaving blades, but not new from the stainless steel, but old. The new blades sharp tips bend and stop cutting. Old products have no such lack.
• Chemical. The sealant is wound with a special solvent or acetone. The surface is plentiful and wetting several times, it is given time for softening (5-10 minutes), the old composition is removed by a rag or wooden chopsticks. With active chemical compounds, it is necessary to work in the means of protecting the respiratory organs. If traces remain, then you need to repeat the procedure again. Solvents sealant are produced in the form of paste, liquid or aerosol.

Sequence of applying sealant:

1. Clear the joint between the bathroom and the wall from dirt, dust and fat with detergents. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly and let go well. You can dry the hair dryer.
2. Cut the tip of the tube, fasten the spout and cut at an angle of 45 °. The cutting diameter depends on the width of the slot. The ideal option is a slit for several millimeters already. If the mixture fails, you can first be filled with paper or sponge, and leave no more than 5 mm of free space for an insulating layer.
3. Insert a prepared tube with a sealant into a special pistol. Make a few pages with a handle until the substance appears from the nose. It is advisable to spend several lines on waste, in this way you can get at least a small practical experience.
4. Pack the surface of the wall and the bathing of the bath with paint scotch even, without bends and skips. It is necessary to remove the tape immediately after leveling the surface, otherwise the complexity will occur. Scotch will undermine the thin edges of the sealant, water will fall into the undermines, the sealant will very soon completely clean, it will take a complete replacement.
5. To put the spout tightly to the slot between the bathroom and the wall, slowly press the handle and at the same time lead the tuba along the bath. At the exit, a smooth layer of sealant should appear. The speed of keeping depends on the depth and width of the slot. Suggest the substance without stopping, the filling of the slot must be done continuously. Each stop will be noticeable.
6. Fill the surface. This can be done in several ways: if the seam width does not exceed 5-7 mm and the surface is flat, then it is better to align with light touch index fingers; If the seam width is more than 7-8 millimeters, then it is necessary to apply sealant several times, to align with your finger such a wide band is very difficult. Use the rubber or metal spatula.

Attention! Do not pour water in the bath until the sealant is complete.

All work must be performed in protective gloves and mask. Inhaled chemical pairs are very dangerous, especially in polyurethane composition. After embelling the seams, the room must be left open to ventilation.

How much dry insulating composition?

The period of drying the sealant in conditions of high humidity depends on the components included in the sealant, as well as its quality.

1. The acidic compositions on silicone base dry faster - 4-6 hours. But it is not recommended to use a mixture for metal products, since it is possible to form corrosion.
2. The universal sealant with a thickness of 0.2 cm dries in 24 hours, but only at the plus temperature.
3. When processing seams between the wall surface and the bathroom, a thick layer of sealant is often stacked. Therefore, you should not look at the period of drying the mixture specified by the manufacturer on the package. Practice shows that the duration of this procedure often reaches two days.

How to speed up the drying sealant for the bathroom:

1. Enhance the ambient temperature to 40º.
2. Ensure the ventilation of the room, opening the doors, windows in the apartment, turn on the hood in the bathroom.
3. To clean the water sealant sealed with sealant, with a sprayer. Moisture accelerates the procedure for the polymerization of sealant.

Tip! It is not necessary to immediately apply two layers of the substance for one junction. Layers will lag from each other. It is better to immediately apply the sealant layer of the desired thickness.

How to remove mold in a bath on sealant?

The method of removing fungi with silicone sealant depends on the prescription of the formation and scope of the spread of mold. If a small plot is affected by fungus, and quite recently, it is enough to wash off with water and process this area with an antiseptic. Instant measures can guarantee the lack of mold in the future. Otherwise, you will have to use more decisive actions - to change the sealant completely.

Cleansing sealant from fungus:

1. In the tank of a small volume to dial warm wateradd a bit of any cleaning agent intended for the bathroom and mix well.
2. In the received soap solution Mix the sponge and thoroughly treat the surface hit by mold, fungus.
3. Next, the cleaning solution is necessary to wash off with clean water.
4. After that, the plot purified from mold should be treated with any disinfecting composition (the usual bleach is suitable) to prevent the development of the remaining pores.
5. To obtain the maximum effect, the bleach, applied to the seam, should be left at least 10 minutes. After such a procedure, the surface will not only be well disinfected, but will also gline.
6. Before washed off the disinfecting composition, the processed area must be carefully grateted with a brush (sponge) so that it is guaranteed to penetrate the micropores in which the remains of mold are still preserved.
7. After such a procedure, the disinfector can be flushed off, and the surface of the sealant must be wiped dry.

Harm from fungus for the human body is not manifested immediately. Man inhales malicious disputes along with the ambient air. Their accumulation in the body is able to cause very serious diseases of the digestive and respiratory system, as well as other organs. The greatest danger of mold disputes represent for a person with a weak immune system And allergies.

The bath sealant is used to securely brake plumbing with walls or other details, as well as to create a waterproof joint. What makeup is better - based on acrylic, silicone, polyurethane or polymers, depends on the purpose of using the sealing mixture. Universal option - MS Sealant in a tube for a gun.