In furniture manufacturing, protecting joints against external influences is just as important as the bonding process itself. Particularly in furniture designed for kitchens, bathrooms, laboratories, healthcare facilities, and commercial environments, sealing applications are used to provide long-term protection against water, moisture, dust, and cleaning chemicals.
Sealants create a flexible barrier between adjoining surfaces, limiting the passage of air and liquids. They also accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of dissimilar materials, helping joints maintain their integrity over an extended service life.
In the furniture industry, sealing applications are commonly used in:
Countertop-to-wall joints
Sink and washbasin installation
Built-in appliance surrounds
Glass display cabinets and showcases
Glass shelving systems
Aluminum profile joints
Decorative panel joints
Bathroom furniture
Laboratory furniture
Hospital furniture.
In these applications, sealants are expected not only to provide excellent adhesion but also to retain long-term elasticity, resist mold growth, and remain compatible with a wide variety of substrate materials.
Technologies Used
Silicone-Based Sealants
Silicone sealants are among the most widely used sealing products in the furniture industry due to their outstanding elasticity and excellent water resistance.
Neutral-curing silicones are particularly suitable for sensitive substrates such as metals and natural stone, making them an important choice in modern furniture manufacturing.
Typical applications include kitchen countertops exposed to continuous moisture, sink surrounds, glass installations, and bathroom furniture.
Acrylic Sealants
Acrylic sealants are used for interior applications where high water resistance is not required.
Their paintable formulation makes them particularly suitable for decorative joints and for filling small gaps between furniture and adjacent walls.
Hybrid Polymer Technology
Hybrid Polymer-based products are versatile systems that can function as both adhesives and sealants.
Their combination of excellent adhesion, high elasticity, vibration-damping capability, and paintability makes them an ideal choice for decorative furniture applications.
Their compatibility with wood, MDF, metal, glass, and a broad range of construction materials provides designers and manufacturers with greater flexibility when creating modern furniture systems.
Product ınformatıon
- Senta POLMAX, Senta SILMAX, Senta BONMAX, SOUDAL Acrylic Sealant Product Group, SOUDAL Neutral Silicone Product Group, SOUDAL FixAll Product Group (Hybrid Polymer)
