Sealants
What is the best way to finish newly applied sealant?
Finishing should always be done before the sheet forms.
Under what weather conditions is it best to filling a joint?
Temperatures below +5°C or above +40°C can affect the application of the sealant.
How do I remove wet and/or cured sealant?
Freshly applied silicone can be removed with Parasilico Cleaner.
How many meters of joint can be realized with a tube?
See the table below with the calculations for rectangular joints. For triangular joints you must double the number of meters.
These calculations exclude product losses which can be up to 30% depending on the application technique, joint dimensions and...
Which products are UV resistant?
Glazing joints are highly susceptible to UV exposure. For this purpose, we recommend the use of our silicone products.
What products can I use on natural stone?
For such joints, always use Parasilico NS or a hybrid sealant from Parabond.
Which products can be painted?
Acrylates, PU sealants, hybrid and MS polymers can be painted with the most common paints.
What is the maximum temperature that silicones can withstand?
For silicones, the maximum temperature is +150°C, for acrylates +80°C and for hybrid polymers +90°C.
The silicone will turn yellow over time, why is that?
Silicones may yellow due to lack of sunlight or reaction with certain substrates.
How long is my product mold resistant?
There is no date to attach to mold resistance of a product because it depends on many factors.