All about sealing and sealants – tips and advice
All about sealing and sealants
A complete guide to sealing joints. We will help you find the right product and give you advice on the work.
Choose the right product
Sealing indoorsChoosing the right sealant for your project matters for durability and for safety. We will help you choose the right product for sealing indoors.
Sealing outdoorsA sealant used outdoors must meet different requirements from one used indoors. Here you will find product recommendations for the most common outdoor jobs.
Seal with acrylic, silicone or hybrid sealant?There are several types of sealant to choose from. Their properties differ, and here we explain when to use which.Inspiration and tips
How to get a neat jointAcrylic sealant is ideal for covering joints, cracks and transitions – especially where you will paint later. For a neat and durable result, however, you need to work methodically. Here is a simple step-by-step guide.
Why should a carpenter know about isocyanates?A carpenter should know the materials they work with. Adhesives and sealants are essential in many building projects, but many people do not realise what chemicals these products contain.One sealant for the whole build – ESSEAL ESS1When Niclas Jansson was commissioned to build a glazed porch, for the first time in his 35 years as a carpenter he could use one and the same sealant for the whole build.
Questions and answers about ESSEAL ESS1Here you will find answers to the most frequent questions about our construction sealant, which carries as many as four CE markings. It is suitable for almost every sealing job.
Questions and answers about Firestop fire sealingFire sealing and the sealing of joints are an important part of structural fire protection. With the Firestop range you have everything you need for 90% of fire sealing situations.Construction sealant
ESSEAL ESS1 is a premium product suitable for almost every sealing job. Our other hybrid sealants are developed for more specific uses, for example acoustics and plastic parts.
Acrylic sealant
Acrylic sealant Flex is a highly elastic premium paintable sealant for use indoors and outdoors. Use standard acrylic sealant indoors where the joint does not have to take up large movements.
Silicone sealant
ESSVE has two silicone products – Pool & Glas can also be used outdoors, as it is weather-resistant. Silicone for wet rooms is used indoors, especially in bathrooms and other wet rooms.
Useful for sealing
A caulking gun and cleaning wipes should never be missing from the job.