Whether it is the living room, kitchen or bathroom, cabinets can be seen everywhere. When choosing sealants, we mainly focus on environmental protection, mildew resistance and aesthetics. Common sealants are mainly acrylic sealants, silicone sealants and MS sealants. So how to choose cabinet sealant? Next, we will conduct a detailed analysis based on the usage scenarios.
1. Common installation scenarios and cabinet sealant recommendations
(1) Kitchen and bathroom
Kitchens and bathrooms are high-humidity environments and are prone to moisture and mold. The kitchen cabinet sealant selected should not only be able to tightly seal the gap between the cabinet and the wall to prevent moisture from entering, but also have anti-mildew ingredients to effectively inhibit the growth of mold. Secondly, it should have excellent elasticity and displacement to adapt to the deformation of the cabinet joints caused by temperature changes.
Sealant recommendation:
Anti-mildew sanitary silicone sealant has excellent waterproof properties and is suitable for relatively humid environments. It has excellent weather resistance and anti-aging properties and can withstand ultraviolet rays and high and low temperature changes. Acetic acid silicone sealant has strong adhesion, but it should be avoided on metal and marble and other stone materials. Neutral silicone is non-corrosive and suitable for most cabinet materials.
(2) Bedroom
The bedroom is a long-term living environment, and environmental protection must be given priority. Therefore, you should choose cabinet caulk with low VOC, no formaldehyde, and no harmful gas release, and it must also have a certain degree of mildew resistance.
Recommended sealant:
Building MS polymer is a representative of environmentally friendly sealants. It has no odor, low VOC, and no shrinkage after full dry. At the same time, Hybrid ms polymer has a certain degree of mildew resistance and is very suitable for use in bedrooms.
(3) Living room
The living room is not as humid as the kitchen and bathroom. When choosing the caulk for cabinets, people usually consider aesthetics and environmental protection. When purchasing, they pay special attention to the color of the sealant to ensure that it is coordinated with the wall and decoration style.
Recommended sealant:
If spraying and polishing are required, it is recommended to choose acrylic sealant and MS sealant.
Acrylic sealant is water-based, does not contain solvents, is very environmentally friendly and safe, and can be polished and sprayed. It is suitable for relatively dry places. In addition to the above characteristics, MS sealant also has excellent weather resistance and flexibility.