Wet areas are spaces that are continuously or periodically exposed to water, water vapor, and high humidity during normal use. This category includes bathrooms, shower enclosures, kitchens, laundry rooms, commercial kitchens, laboratories, and healthcare facilities.
Even when water-resistant finishing materials are used, the joints between different building components can become vulnerable to water ingress over time. Leaks occurring around ceramic tiles, glass, acrylic bathtubs, washbasins, countertops, and wall junctions may lead to moisture penetration, mold growth, and ultimately long-term damage to building elements.
For this reason, sealing applications in wet areas are not performed solely to create aesthetically pleasing joints. Their primary purpose is to protect building components from the damaging effects of water and moisture.
Typical applications include:
Shower enclosure joints
Bathtub perimeters
Washbasin and sink installations
Countertop-to-wall joints
Ceramic tile corner joints
Glass partition systems
Bathroom vanity cabinet joints
Built-in kitchen appliances
Wet area wall panels.
In addition to proper joint design, surface preparation, and product selection, allowing the sealant to complete its curing process is essential to achieving long-term performance.
Technologies Used
Neutral Silicones
Neutral-cure silicones are preferred for metals, natural stone, and other sensitive substrates, where they provide long-lasting elasticity without the risk of corrosion.
They are commonly used in applications involving natural stone cladding, aluminum frames, and glass systems.
Hybrid Polymer Technology
Hybrid Polymer-based products can be used as both adhesives and sealants.
They offer significant advantages in applications combining different materials, particularly for shower panels, decorative wall cladding, bathroom accessories, and metal profiles.
Product ınformatıon
- Senta SILMAX, Senta BONMAX, SOUDAL Silirub Product Group (Silicone), SOUDAL FixAll Product Group (Hybrid Polymer)
