Characteristics of Makroflex sealants

Some types of housework are simply impossible to imagine without quality sealant. Such compositions based on various polymers have become very dense in the lives of many people. They are used in bathrooms, kitchens, and many other areas where people regularly stay. Pipes and technical devices are coated with appropriate sealants. Products from the Makroflex brand, which are especially popular, deserve special attention. The article will discuss the main characteristics of this brand's sealant, and you will also get acquainted with a wide range of brand sealants, their advantages and disadvantages.

To be sure that you are purchasing decent products, it is very important to know its pros and cons, as well as some of its features.

• Makroflex sealants fully comply with not only domestic, but also European quality standards. They are absolutely safe for humans and the environment.
• The products of the brand have certificates of conformity with high quality goods. The very same quality is confirmed not only by the reviews of customers and craftsmen, but also by professional companies working in the field of construction.
• In addition to excellent sealants, professional adhesives, foams and some accessories for installation can be purchased from the brand. The range of Makroflex is regularly expanding, new and improved products are added to it.
• Excellent technical characteristics allow the use of this brand of sealants in a wide variety of rooms and on a wide variety of surfaces.
• Among the wide range of types, you will surely easily find the same sealant that will meet all your requirements and preferences.

Some buyers attribute rather high prices for the brand's products to the disadvantages, but they do not stop them from buying quality goods.

To date, you will find the following types of sealants in the Makroflex assortment:

• silicone sanitary;
• universal silicone-based options;
• neutral silicone;
• acrylic sealants;
• special.

Basically they are all white.

Let's consider some of the most popular types.

• High quality silicone based sanitary ware SX101 ideal for use in rooms with high humidity. It contains special components that prevent the formation of mold. And it is also resistant to regular UV radiation.
• Be sure to pay attention to the universal sealant AX104... It has excellent technical characteristics, but it has a specific smell. Suitable for a wide variety of internal and external civil works. Easy to apply, has excellent adhesion properties to various surfaces.

• Silicone based heat resistant sealant TA145 perfect for those places that will be constantly exposed to heat, even when it comes to very high temperature conditions. Suitable for gaskets in engines, pipes and ovens.
• Brand neutral silicone sealant NX108 will prevent the appearance of corrosion and rust on the surface treated with it. It is very resistant to various temperature conditions and atmospheric influences. UV resistant, suitable for a wide variety of surfaces, including metal and ceramic.
• Roofing bitumen sealant VA141 perfect for bituminous and metal surfaces. It is very easy to apply it yourself, even at home.

Of course, several of the described sealant options are far from all that are presented by the brand. But these are the most popular and demanded products.

Basically, Makroflex cartridges are available in volumes of 290 ml and 300 ml.

The technical characteristics of different types of sealants from the brand differ in their performance.

• When it comes to sanitary options, these sealants are highly resistant to aging and excessive moisture. They contain special antiseptic substances that prevent the formation of mold and mildew. It is recommended to work with materials of this type at temperatures from plus 5 to plus 40 degrees. If the temperature is below five degrees, then you should make sure that there is no ice and frost on the treated surface.
• The versatile options are great for glass, tile and aluminum. They are moisture resistant, not afraid of UV radiation, and are not susceptible to mold formation over time.

• Neutral sealants can be used on many surfaces without first priming. They have a weak and unobtrusive odor, do not cause corrosion if they are coated with metals, in addition, sealants of this type are absolutely not afraid of excessive moisture and ozone. These building materials are suitable for a wide variety of surfaces, including painted wood, plastics and various types of alkaline substrates.
• Acrylic sealants maintain excellent flexibility due to their excellent formulation. They are not afraid of UV radiation. In addition, they are resistant to freezing and hypothermia. Despite its excellent characteristics, this variety is not recommended for use on surfaces that will regularly come into contact with water. Otherwise, the sealant will soon have to be changed.

• The bituminous version of the brand can be applied even to damp surfaces. Its mass will not drip and drip due to the excellent composition of the product. There is no asbestos in the composition.
• Refractory sealant has some of the best technical properties. Suitable even for the most extreme temperatures, it is resistant to open fire. Over time, it does not shrink specifically and does not emit smoke. Suitable for surface painting.
• The one-component polyurethane version is considered to be resistant to salt sea water and a wide variety of chemical attack.

Sealants from the brand have a very wide range of applications, depending on the type most often they are used for:

• filling a variety of seams, cracks or chips in bathrooms, kitchens and hallways;
• sealing plumbing, kitchen appliances and various technical equipment;
• interior and exterior works of a different plan;
• sealing plastic windows, doors and refrigerators.

Universal sealants are suitable for joints in buildings and structures of various types, as well as for sealing various joints. Heat-resistant options are most often chosen for pipes in ovens, for heating devices, parts of ovens and ovens, and they are also used to seal ceramic kitchen stoves.

The refractory option will be an excellent bond of refractory panels. But the heat-resistant option is best chosen for ceramic or porcelain surfaces.

How Makrofkex refractory sealant works, see the video below.