Home Decoration, Kitchen And Bathroom Edge Selection Glass Glue Or Sealant, Need To Pay Attention To What?

  I know this! Our kitchen and bathroom edges have just been renovated. Comparing the effects before and after the renovation, it's undoubtedly more suitable to choose sealant. We've only been living here for a year, so why did we need to renovate the kitchen and bathroom edges? Because the original edge banding of the cabinets cracked entirely, and there were varying degrees of yellowing and mold in the gaps of the water barriers and washbasins. After discussing with my neighbors, I found out that our situations were similar, caused by the poor quality of the edge sealing glue used in the delivery of fine decoration. The kitchen and bathroom are frequently used, and under long-term humidity, inferior sealants and glass glues are prone to mold, which not only looks dirty but also poses a threat to health if living in such an environment for a long time.

  Silicone sealant is a type of glue widely used for bonding various materials. Based on its chemical composition and performance characteristics, it can be divided into two types: acidic and neutral. Among these two types of silicone sealants, neutral sealant is the most suitable for the specific scenario of whole-house edge sealing.

  Neutral silicone sealant has the following advantages: it has no irritating odor, is friendly to humans and the environment, and does not produce harmful gases. It has good corrosion resistance to copper substrates, preventing oxidation and corrosion of copper materials. It is also environmentally friendly, resistant to mold, and after curing, it has excellent bonding strength and weather resistance, making it less prone to falling off, ensuring the aesthetics and practicality of whole-house edge sealing.

1. Scope of Application of Sealant
     Sealants can be divided into two types based on their applicable areas: dry areas and wet-dry areas.
     Dry Areas: Generally refer to door frames, window frames, skirting boards, ceilings, decorative lines, and other dry environments. The requirements for sealants in these areas are not high, as there is no humidity issue and no need to worry about mold.
     Wet Areas: Shower rooms, bathtubs, washbasins, sinks, water tanks, toilets, kitchen sink countertops, and other wet environments are prone to mold and mildew. Therefore, it is necessary to choose sealants with good waterproof and anti-mold properties.
     Wet-Dry Area Universal Sealant: This type of sealant has better compatibility. It has excellent stability in dry areas, resists cracking, and does not mold even during rainy seasons. In wet areas, it exhibits superior waterproof and anti-mold characteristics, making it suitable for use throughout the house. Therefore, wet-dry area universal sealant can be preferred.

2. Environmental Performance of Sealant
     When selecting sealant, it is essential to focus on its environmental performance, such as resistance to yellowing, blackening, and the absence of white oil.
   Sealant is typically used towards the end of the renovation process or during maintenance of edge banding during occupancy. Therefore, it is crucial to choose sealants with environmental certifications, non-toxic, odorless, food-grade certifications, and low volatility, ensuring peace of mind and no adverse effects on the home environment or human health.

3. Color Selection of Sealant
     Common sealant colors include white, transparent, translucent, and gray. Choose a suitable color based on the home decoration style and the color of the area where the sealant will be applied.