ontractors can be excused for some
confusion in their searches for just
the right sealant, caulk or adhesive
for any current project because,
though all those lined-up tubes might look
alike, each can have its own ideal use. And mak-
ing the wrong choice can have consequences, as
a resulting product failure might not become
obvious for six months or more, long after
you've left the job, but just long enough for a
customer to notice — and remember.
As a result, manufacturers have lately been
focusing their product development eforts
on versatility, aiming to reduce contractor
confusion with oferings that perform well
across a number of materials and applications.
Teir eforts are paying of with new formu-
lations designed to work well with a greater
variety of substrates and within a broader
range of working conditions.
SEAL IT UP
Among the biggest additions to many mak-
ers' sealant categories are products featuring
silane modifed polymers — and you're now
likely seeing the initials "SMP" displayed
prominently in packaging and shelf displays
wherever sealants are sold. In these days of
Development Focuses
on Versatility
New formulas mean
better stick-to-it-iveness
for today's sealants,
caulks and adhesives
By Chuck Ross
C
74 April 2016 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com
PRODUCT TRENDS: Sealants, Caulks & Adhesives