Kelmore’s Silicone Finish is a low modulus, neutral cure silicone sealant with built in mould resistance. With a matt finish and colour matched to the Grout Flex15 palette, it is designed to create flexible, waterproof joints in wall and floor tiling installations. This low odour formulation does not cause any migratory staining and adheres excellently to porcelain, ceramic, glass, and natural stone tiles, as well as being suitable for use with sanitary ware, PVC, stainless steel and copper. Silicone Finish is resistant to UV and temperature extremes making it suitable for interior and exterior use, and in both domestic and commercial environments.

Pack Size - 310 ml
Application temperature (air and background) ≥ 5°C
Joint width - Up to 20mm
Skin forming - (@20°C) Approximately 10 minutes
Cure rate - (After 24 hours) Approximately 3mm
Movement Tolerance - Maximum 25%
Temperature resistance - (Cured silicone) -30°C to 140°C

Areas of Use:-

• Walls
• Floors
• Interior
• Exterior
• Domestic
• Commercial
• Wet Areas
• High Humidity Areas
• Underfloor Heating Installations
• Limited Movement / Vibration

Suitable Tiles

• Porcelain
• Ceramic
• Natural Stone
• Glass
• Terrazzo
• Agglomerate

Application

Before starting, ensure all surfaces and joints are clean and dry. Remove the tube’s tip, and cut the nozzle to your desired width. Securely attach the nozzle to the tube and insert it into a sealant gun. Apply the silicone with steady, even pressure. Smooth the silicone bead within five minutes to ensure strong adhesion and a smooth finish.

To prevent contamination to surfaces and to achieve neat edges, masking tape can be used on areas adjacent to the joints. This tape should be removed immediately after smoothing the silicone and before the product skins.

When forming silicone movement joints within tiling installations, it is recommended that silicone movement joints have a minimum depth of 5mm or the thickness of the tile (whichever is smallest), and for joints wider than 10mm the depth should be approximately half the joint width. Deep joints should have an appropriate back-up material inserted into the lower part of the joint before the silicone is applied.

Curing

Times will vary dependent on the size and thickness of the joint formed, ambient temperature and humidity. Silicone Finish will form a skin after approximately 10 minutes and will cure at a rate of approximately 3mm within the first 24 hours.

Coverage

Coverage will vary dependent on the width and depth of the silicone joint. As a guide, a 310ml tube of Silicone Finish will cover approximately 12 linear metres when a 5mm x 5mm joint is formed, or 3 linear metres with a 10mm x10mm joint.

NOTES:

• Prior to use with very porous natural stone tiles, a trial application should be carried out to ensure suitability.
• Silicone Finish is not suitable for use in aquariums, in areas of total water immersion or in areas with direct food contact. Do not allow contact with bituminous materials or plasticiser releasing substrates, such as butyl, neoprene, and EPDM.
• Silicone Finish is resistant to mould growth if the joints are kept clean as part of a regular, general cleaning regime

CLEANING Tools should be cleaned after use and before the product cures.

HEALTH AND SAFETY For detailed information, please refer to and follow the advice stated on the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) which can be accessed on our website – www.kelmore.co.uk or alternatively by contacting Kelmore Ltd.

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE When stored in unopened packaging, off the ground, and in cool, dry conditions, the shelf life of this product is 12 months.

BS 5385 Silicone Finish should be used in conjunction with work carried out under the British Standard Code of Practicefor Wall and Floor Tiling.