MAPESIL AC – Internal Silicone Sealants
- Suitable For: kitchens, bathrooms, etc
- Area of use: INT
- Application Method: application gun
- Time to full cure: 24 hours
- Volume: 310ml
- Container Type: cartridge
- Type: silicone
- Colour: 47 colours
- Brand: Mapei
- Manufactuer: Mapei
- Box Size: 1
Mapesil AC is an acetic-crosslinking silicone sealant that provides excellent durability and flexibility for various sealing applications. It is especially suitable for sealing glass, ceramic, and anodised aluminium, with additional applications possible on concrete, wood, metal, painted surfaces, plastic, and rubber when used with a bonding enhancer. Its ability to create a perfectly elastic barrier makes it ideal for use in building, mechanical engineering, shipbuilding, and more. Available in both coloured and transparent options, Mapesil AC maintains its properties even after long-term exposure to environmental stress and temperature extremes.
Key Points:
- Versatile Sealing Applications: Mapesil AC can be used to seal expansion joints, create elastic gaskets between different materials, and is suitable for a wide range of surfaces including glass, ceramic, aluminium, and more.
- Durability and Flexibility: It remains effective after exposure to extreme temperatures, industrial pollution, and water immersion, withstanding thermal and chemical stress while maintaining flexibility down to -40°C and up to +180°C.
- Compliance and Safety: The product adheres to ISO 11600 standards, classified as F-25-LM, and complies with EN 15651-1, EN 15651-2, EN 15651-3, as well as numerous other international standards and CE-marking requirements.
- Additional Uses: Mapesil AC is perfect for sealing joints in swimming pools, kitchens, bathrooms, and even assembling artistic compositions such as stained glass windows. It is also ideal for sealing air ducts, water pipes, tanks, boilers, and materials with different thermal expansion coefficients.
Mapesil AC can be stored for up to 24 months in its original cartridges when kept in a cool, dry place.
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Mapesil AC is ideal for use in the following applications:
- Sealing joints in ceramic and cement wall and floor coverings, as long as they are not exposed to heavy abrasion.
- Sealing joints between sinks or sanitary ware and ceramic tiles in kitchens, bathrooms, and showers, with colours matching the Mapei grout range.
- Sealing expansion joints in swimming pools.
- Assembling and sealing glass tile compositions and artistic stained glass windows.
- Sealing glazing, door and window frames, portholes, and other glass elements.
- Sealing air ducts and water pipes.
- Sealing tanks, service pipes, and boilers.
- Sealing joints exposed to high chemical and thermal stress.
- Sealing materials with different thermal expansion coefficients.
APPLICATION
Preparing and Calculating Joint Size
All surfaces that will receive the sealant must be dry, solid, and free from dust, loose particles, oils, grease, wax, old paint, and rust. To ensure the sealant performs correctly, it must be able to elongate and compress freely. Therefore, during application:
- The sealant should adhere only to the sides of the joint walls and not to the base.
- The joint should be sized so that the maximum estimated extension does not exceed 25% of the initial width (calculated at +20°C).
- For joints wider than 20 mm, the thickness should be half the width.
To control the depth and prevent Mapesil AC from adhering to the base, the bottom of the joint should be filled with Mapefoam, a polyethylene cord.
Application of Primer FD
Where required, apply Primer FD with a small brush to the designated areas of the joint and allow a few minutes for the solvent to evaporate before applying Mapesil AC.
Application of Mapesil AC
Mapesil AC comes in 310 ml cartridges. To apply, cut the cartridge above the thread, attach the nozzle, and cut it at a 45° angle to create an opening that matches the joint size. Insert the cartridge into the gun and extrude the sealant. Before a superficial film forms, finish the surface of the sealant using a tool moistened with soapy water (e.g. UltraCare Smooth Silicone).
Curing
Mapesil AC cures upon exposure to air and humidity, becoming elastic. While the curing speed is minimally affected by temperature, it is primarily dependent on atmospheric humidity. Refer to Graph A for curing details at +23°C and 50% humidity.
LIMITATIONS
- Avoid Using Mapesil AC for exterior joints between ceramic tiles and light-coloured natural stone, as dirt may accumulate in the joints. In such cases, please consult Mapei Technical Service for guidance on the most suitable solution.
- For Surfaces Sensitive to Acids, such as limestone, use a neutral silicone sealant (e.g., Mapesil LM).
- Mapesil AC is not recommended for highly plasticized materials or bituminous surfaces due to the potential release of substances that can weaken adhesion and alter the colour and resistance of the sealant.
- While Mapesil AC Generally Offers Excellent Resistance to chemical agents, it is advisable to conduct a sample test in case of doubt, given the variety of products and conditions to which it may be applied.
- Do Not Use Mapesil AC for sealing aquariums.
- For Floor Joints Subject to Heavy Traffic, opt for a polyurethane sealant (e.g., Mapeflex PU 45 FT) or an epoxy-polyurethane sealant (e.g., Mapeflex E-PU 21 SL).
- When Applying Mapesil AC in Areas of Continuous Immersion, such as inside a swimming pool tank, ensure that the joints are primed using Primer FD.
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| Hard PVC and PMMA (dark) (colour extruded) |
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| Hard PUR integral foam | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Wood-aluminium-window | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
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Helena (verified owner) –
We haven’t started the project yet but have used this product before. Good price and good service from Sealant Supplies.
Lisa (verified owner) –
Great sealant, easy to use and makes a good tidy job. Really pleased with colour match
Jacky A. (verified owner) –
Another good product from Mapei which compliments their grout colour.
I’ve learned that it is best to apply a lesser amount of sealant, then when you run your finger along it you don’t get an excess all over your tile and opposing surface. Very clean, smart finish.
Gary Stokes (verified owner) –
Good quality sealant, in fact very good
Alban N. (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
cheaper than other web sites
Ralph P. (verified owner) –
Great colour choice. Brilliant quick delivery, well packaged
Scott (verified owner) –
Really great customer service – very expensive delivery charges though compared to other companies? Would use again!!
Lizzie Haddon (store manager) –
Thank you for the review Scott. We have amended the weight for this product and therefore the shipping has been reduced. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have also popped you an email 🙂
Paul Morris (verified owner) –
Very pleased with the products and especially the Customer Service. My order was ‘lost’ by the courier and when I contacted Sealant Supplies they didn’t hesitate to arrange for a replacement order to be sent out right away. These things happen and it’s how they are dealt with that is important and Sealant Supplies were brilliant.
WILLIAM JOHNSON (verified owner) –
Terrance Jenkins (verified owner) –
Excellent delivery on time
Richard (verified owner) –
Excellent service, delivery charges more realistic when comparing to others, will be using again
Garry (verified owner) –
Tom Clark (verified owner) –
Michael (verified owner) –
First class delivery product was exactly as I expected
Gary Reeves (verified owner) –
George (verified owner) –
Nice guys to deal with, and they’ve got the stock.
ALI M. (verified owner) –
Great Product, Mapei always do it right!
June Brook (verified owner) –
Excellent quality product at a good price and delivered very quickly. Highly recommended company to deal with!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Very good price and it’s as described.
Martin Wilde (verified owner) –
Nice consistency did the job well
Garry . (verified owner) –
Good
Penny R. (verified owner) –
Excellent service. Very happy to find a sealant that matches the grout!
Mark (verified owner) –
Great match, good to use, will use again fantastic service
Stuart M. (verified owner) –
Good product
John O. (verified owner) –
Excellent service as always
Arcadie S. (verified owner) –
Good product, easy to use.No complaining from the client .All happy!!! Thanks
Arnold N. (verified owner) –
Good stuff, the same colour like grout and it’s 100% silicone
Robin W. (verified owner) –
fast delivery and Mapesil sealants always give a good finish.
Lisa W. (verified owner) –
Good product! Service was fantastic, updating on delivery at every point. Not mentioning other companies but took me 4 attempts to order as a lot of companies do not delivery to NI! Will be my 1st choice from now on!
John (verified owner) –
Mapei sealants needed at short notice, excellent speedy service as always
Stuart (verified owner) –
Good service as always
John O. (verified owner) –
Excellent service level as always
John O. (verified owner) –
Excellent service as always
JANET M. (verified owner) –
great product, just what we wanted