Description
.Gaps Sealer AS-1000 is a versatile, economical, environmentally friendly acrylic sealant for general sealing and sealing applications. It is paintable and has good adhesion to most porous surfaces. The sealant has a good consistency that can withstand pressure during installation. It is suitable for sealing gaps and joints where slight movement or vibration can cause conventional non-elastic fillers and putties to crack and fall off. It can be applied smoothly and easily and can also be washed off with water.
Sealant AS-1000 is designed for sealing joints of doors and windows, installation of built-in cabinets and cabinets, architraves, wooden floor skirting boards, etc.
It comes as a basic gap sealer and is suitable for a variety of substrates such as metal, PVC, wood, concrete, drywall, reinforced cement board, marble, and other building materials.
Features
- ASTM C920 (Class 12.5) Compliant;
- Low VOC compliance (USEPA Method 24);
- Paintable;
- Economical;
- Versatile & permanently flexible;
- Easy clean up with water.
Approvals/ Specifications
Gaps Sealer AS-1000 meets the requirements of the following specifications:
- ASTM C920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 12.5, Use NT, M
- Low VOC – USEPA Method 24 and SCAQMD Method 304-91 under SCAQMD Rule 1168
Usage Instructions
- Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of dirt, grease, oil, or water.
- Surfaces should be cleaned with alcohol, M.E.K., or other suitable solvents. Do not use soap or detergent.
- Apply painter’s tape to both sides of the gap for a neat finish. Remove it before the sealant begins to dry.
- Cut the nozzle at a 45° angle to the desired bead-width and apply to a substrate with a cartridge gun.
- Treat the seam for 5 minutes. Until the sealant will cover with a film.
- Allow drying for one hour before applying water-based paint and 24 hours for oil-based paint.
- Uncured sealant can be cleaned up with a damp cloth.
Joint design
- The specified bead size must be calculated taking into account the compressive and tensile properties of the sealant relative to the intended joint width due to expansion and contraction.
- The minimum bead size should not be less than 3 mm to ensure movement.
- The ratio of the width and depth of the joint in the sealant structure should be 2: 1.
Limitation
Not recommended for the following applications:
- Below the waterline or permanent immersion in water.
- Areas of movement subject to abrasion.
- Joint movement is over 12.5%.
- Outdoors if rain is expected within two hours after applying the sealant.