Description
Description:
Decofill acrylic sealant is a white acrylic-based gap fi leer in paste form for application from a cartridge. It is very quick
and easy to apply and can be finished or smoothed off with a spatula or a damp sponge. It sets quickly on application and will accept paint or wallpaper fi noshes. Typical uses for Decofill acrylic sealant are gaps between skirtings, window and door frames, fitted furniture units and ceiling cornices and adjacent plaster work. Were replacement windows are installed Decofill acrylic sealant can be used to make good between new frames and interior plaster work.
Uses:
- Wall / ceiling angles, cornices
- Door and window frame surrounds
- Fitted furniture
- Skirtings
- Staircases
- Replacement window installations
Advantages
- Easy to apply and fi nish
- Excellent adhesion to most building materials
- Fast setting
- Non-staining
- Flexible seal
- Can be over painted or papered
Design criteria
Joint size
Decofill acrylic sealant is primarily applied as a triangular fi let into angles. Gaps up to 25mm wide can be fi lled using
Decofill acrylic sealant without slumping although the larger volume of compound will take longer to set and will give some
shrinkage on setting, forming a concave surface.
Specifi cation clause
The flexible filler for interior gaps and cracks, shall be Decofill acrylic sealant, which shall exhibit excellent adhesion to most building materials and compatible for application over walls/ceiling cornices, door and window frame surrounds, fi tted furniture, skirtings, staircase, etc., easily applied and finished. It shall be fast setting, nonstinging, and form a flexible seal, which can be over painted or papered just after 8 hours at 300C. Cured Decofill acrylic sealant shall have a Shore ‘A’ hardness of about 30, and resist water. It shall fully cure by loss of water. It shall have a solids content minimum of 80% and maximum density of about 1.7 kg/litre at 250C and shall be easily applied with the help of a sealant gun.
Application ins tructions
Preparation
Surfaces shall be clean, dry and free from grease. Decofill acrylic sealant adheres to most materials common in the building industry including concrete, brickwork, plaster, wood and glazed tiles. Priming is not normally required. Decofill acrylic sealant should not be used in poorly ventilated spaces or in prolonged high humidity conditions. On very porous surfaces priming is advised. A suitable primer can be made by diluting and mixing thoroughly one part of Decofi ll acrylic sealant with two parts of water. Apply by brush and allow to dry. Cut the conical tip of cartridge end thread. Screw on nozzle, cut the nozzle at 450 to required size and fi t into a sealant gun. Extrude sealant directly into joint ensuring complete contact with joint faces. Tool the sealant off within 15 minutes of application using a scraper or tooling stick dipped in clean plain water. Where a particularly neat finish is required, use masking tape along the joint edges. Remove immediately after tooling.
Painting and wallpapering
Decofi ll acrylic sealant can be painted or where necessary papered, allow at least one hour after fi nishing, with overnight
drying times recommended to allow for any drying shrinkage. For painting, use any conventional emulsion paint. Oil paints
may also be used, provided the sealant has been fully cured. Note that paint or paper should not be applied over moving
joints, as they will restrict movement with possible damage to the paint, paper or sealant.
Cleaning equipment
Use a damp cloth to clean the neighboring surfaces. Tools may be cleaned in water.
Limitations
Decofi ll acrylic sealant is not recommended for exterior applications
Estimating
Packaging
Decofill acrylic sealant is supplied in cartons containing 25 cartridges of 310ml each.
Storage
12 months minimum in original containers in cool, dry conditions. Store above 00C to prevent damage by frost.
Precautions
Health and Safety instruction
There are no health hazards associated with Decofill acrylic sealant in normal use. However with any material, good hygiene practices should be followed, i.e., keep out of eyes, do not consume, keep away from children and pets and wash hands thoroughly after use.
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