Adhesives & Sealants
Sealant
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$6-$15/tubePolyurethane Sealant for Paintable Flexible Sealing
Polyurethane sealant combines silicone flexibility and durability with latex paintability. This premium sealant provides superior adhesion to concrete masonry wood and metal while accommodating significant joint movement. Can be painted with latex or oil-based paints.
Key Features
- Paintable with any paint
- Superior masonry adhesion
- Flexible movement accommodation
- Waterproof and weatherproof
- Self-leveling available
- 10-year durability
Specifications
Size: 10.1 oz cartridge | Cure: 24-48 hrs | Skin: 1-2 hrs | Movement: +/- 25% | Paintable: yes after 7 days | Cleanup: mineral spirits
Best For
Concrete and masonry joints window and door perimeters exterior trim expansion joints and any joint that will be painted after sealing.
Compatible Materials
Concrete
Masonry
Wood
Metal
Brick
Stone
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Paintable with any paint
- ✓ Excellent masonry adhesion
- ✓ Very flexible
- ✓ Waterproof and UV resistant
- ✓ 10+ year durability
Cons
- ✗ Mineral spirits cleanup
- ✗ Longer cure than silicone
- ✗ Strong odor
- ✗ Can stain porous surfaces
- ✗ More expensive than acrylic
Installation Tips
Clean joints of old sealant dust and debris. Apply primer on porous surfaces first. Continuous bead with caulk gun. Tool with wet spatula within 15 min. Wait 7 days before painting. Use backer rod in joints deeper than 1/2 in. Apply at 40-100F.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes after 7 days cure. Both latex and oil paints adhere well.
For paintable masonry applications yes. Bathrooms still prefer silicone.
Quality polyurethane sealants handle +/- 25% joint movement.