Sikaflex Self-Leveling Sealant is a one-part, pourable polyurethane sealant for horizontal expansion and control joints in concrete. Squeeze it into the joint and it flows level on its own, then cures to a permanently elastic seal that moves with the slab. Sika lists driveways, garages, sidewalks, balconies, terraces and warehouses among its uses. This is the gray 10.1 oz cartridge.
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Highlights
- One component, no mixing; pours and levels itself, so it needs only minimal tooling
- Permanently elastic: handles plus or minus 25% joint movement, 450% elongation at break
- Tack free in 1 to 2 hours; final cure in 3 to 5 days
- Can go on new concrete 24 hours after it cures, and on concrete that was wet once the water has been off for 1 hour and no water is standing
- Paintable with water-based, oil-based or rubber-based paints after a 1 week cure (test first)
Specifications
| Type |
One-part self-leveling polyurethane sealant; ASTM C-920 Type S, Grade P, Class 25 |
| Color / size |
Gray, 10.1 fl oz (299 ml) cartridge |
| Joint size |
1/4 to 1/2 in deep, 1/4 to 1-1/2 in wide; 2:1 width to depth. Joints that carry traffic need at least 1/2 in depth |
| Yield per cartridge |
Width x depth: about 24 linear ft at 1/4 x 1/4 in, 12 ft at 1/2 x 1/4 in, 6 ft at 1/2 x 1/2 in |
| Application temperature |
40 to 100 F air and surface; bring the cartridge to 65 to 75 F before use |
| Tack free / final cure |
1 to 2 hours / 3 to 5 days |
| Service temperature |
-40 to 170 F |
| Shelf life |
12 months unopened; use an opened cartridge the same day |
| Manufacturer part # |
515304 (UPC 033886093835) |
How to apply
- Clean the joint. The walls must be sound, clean, dry, frost-free and free of oil, grease and curing compound.
- Push in closed-cell backer rod or bond breaker tape so the sealant does not bond to the bottom of the joint. Priming is usually not needed.
- Cut the tip, puncture the seal at the base of the tip and pour the sealant into the joint in one direction. Let it flow and level.
- Tool only as needed. Keep traffic and water off until it cures; allow 1 week before painting or water immersion.
Good to know
Made for horizontal joints; not for sloped surfaces. Do not use against asphalt or other bituminous materials, near curing silicone, or when moisture vapor is coming up through the slab (it can bubble). To avoid bubbles in hot weather, apply when air and slab temperatures are falling and below 100 F. Uncured sealant cleans up with an approved solvent; cured sealant has to be cut out. Facts from the Sika product data sheet (November 2018, version 01.04).
Questions
Do I need backer rod? Yes. Sika says to always use closed-cell backer rod or bond breaker tape on horizontal joints, both to support the sealant and to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the joint.
How long before I can drive on it? It is tack free in 1 to 2 hours and fully cured in 3 to 5 days; cure time varies with temperature and humidity.
Can I use it on a sloped driveway or a wall? No. It is a pourable, self-leveling sealant and Sika marks it not for sloped surfaces.
Shop related
Compare pourable joint sealants in self-leveling concrete sealant, see gun-grade options in caulk and sealants, protect the slab with concrete and masonry sealers, or shop the full Sika line.
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