Description
The Sika Everbuild Sikasil S50 Sanitary Silicone Sealant is a premium-quality bathroom and kitchen sealant specifically designed to perform in areas with high humidity and frequent exposure to water. Its acetoxy mid-modulus formulation makes it perfect for creating long-lasting, flexible, and watertight seals, essential for maintaining the functionality and aesthetics of bathrooms, kitchens, and wet rooms.
The sealant features advanced antifungal properties, ensuring it remains mould-free even in damp environments. It bonds effortlessly to a variety of non-porous surfaces, including ceramic tiles, glass, metal, and uPVC. With its professional-grade performance, the S50 is trusted by tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts for creating clean, durable finishes that withstand everyday wear and tear.
Sikasil S50 Features and Benefits:
- Perfect for Bathrooms: Designed to provide a watertight seal around baths, showers, sinks, and toilets, preventing water leaks and moisture penetration.
- Anti fungal Properties: Actively resists mould and mildew growth, maintaining a clean and hygienic appearance over time.
- Flexible and Crack-Resistant: Accommodates slight movement in bathroom fixtures and tiles without compromising the integrity of the seal.
- Mid-Modulus Formula: Strikes the perfect balance between flexibility and durability, making it suitable for joints in frequently used spaces, the Mid Modulus formular also has stronger adhesion compared with standard HM Sealants.
- Excellent Adhesion: Bonds securely to glass, metal, ceramic tiles, and uPVC, providing a reliable seal in all bathroom and kitchen applications.
- Smooth Finish: Ensures a clean, professional look, blending seamlessly with modern and traditional bathroom designs.
- Waterproof and Durable: Prevents water ingress, protecting surfaces and underlying materials from damage.
Why This Sealant is Ideal for Bathroom Applications:
Bathrooms are highly demanding environments that require specialized sealants to prevent water leaks and combat mould growth. The Sika Everbuild Sikasil S50 excels in these conditions, providing long-lasting seals around fixtures and joints that remain durable even with constant exposure to water, heat, and steam. Its clear or white options are particularly suited for blending with bathroom tiles and sanitaryware, ensuring a discreet, professional finish.
Specifications:
- Product Type: Sanitary silicone sealant
- Packaging: 310ml cartridge
- Resistance: Waterproof and mould-resistant
- Application Tools: Compatible with standard sealant guns
Applications:
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Bathrooms:
- Seal joints around baths, sinks, toilets, and showers to create a watertight and visually appealing finish.
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Kitchens:
- Ideal for sealing gaps around kitchen sinks, worktops, and splash backs to prevent moisture ingress.
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Wet Rooms:
- Perfect for sealing joints in tiled surfaces, ensuring a mould-free and waterproof environment.
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General Use:
- Suitable for sealing edges and gaps on glass, uPVC, ceramic, and metal surfaces in moisture-prone areas.
Sika Sikasil S50 Silicone is Recommended For:
- Areas of high humidity
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- wet room
- Kitchen
- Adhesive for cosmetic trims in sanitary applications
- Gives good adhesion around internal window and door frames to emulsion surfaces.
- Gives good adhesion around internal window frames to emulsion surfaces.
How to Use:
- Prepare the Surface: Clean the surface thoroughly to remove dust, grease, and any old sealant. Ensure it is completely dry.
- Cut the Nozzle: Trim the nozzle to the desired bead size, then attach it securely to the cartridge.
- Load the Cartridge: Insert the cartridge into a standard sealant gun.
- Apply the Sealant: Dispense a smooth, even bead along the joint, ensuring complete coverage for a watertight seal.
- Smooth the Bead: Use a damp cloth or finishing tool to smooth the bead for a clean, professional finish.
- Allow to Cure: Let the sealant cure fully (typically within 24 hours) before exposing it to water or stress.