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Adheseal Gap Filla: A Product Overview
Adheseal Gap Filla is the trade professional's choice for a reliable, paintable acrylic sealant. It's specifically formulated to remain flexible, moving with the structure to ensure that more rigid fillers won't crack or fail over time. This makes it the go-to solution for sealing low-movement joints both indoors and outdoors. It provides a durable, smooth finish that’s ready for painting, allowing for seamless integration with the surrounding surfaces. With its easy water clean-up and strong adhesion to a wide range of building materials, Gap Filla is the cost-effective, no-nonsense sealant that helps you get the job done right, first time.
Core Features & Specifications
- Flexible Acrylic Formula: Withstands +/- 5% dynamic movement, preventing the cracking and fallout that occurs with rigid fillers in areas of minor structural shift.
- Paintable Surface: Dries to a smooth, stable surface that can be painted over, delivering a high-quality, seamless finish that blends perfectly with decor.
- Multi-Substrate Adhesion: Bonds reliably to most common building materials including wood, concrete, metal, plasterboard, brick, and ceramics.
- Easy Water Clean-up: Simplifies the job with fast, hassle-free clean-up of tools and surfaces using only water, with no need for harsh solvents.
- Low VOC Content: With a low VOC content of 23.45 g/L, it's a responsible choice for interior applications where air quality is a consideration.
The Adheseal Gap Filla Advantage
- Eliminate Callbacks: The flexible formulation handles minor movement, ensuring your work lasts and you don't have to return for time-consuming repairs.
- Achieve a Professional Finish: Fills gaps cleanly and is fully paintable, delivering the high-quality, invisible results your clients expect.
- Increase On-Site Efficiency: Fast tooling and simple water clean-up saves valuable time on the job, letting you move on to the next task sooner.
- Work with Confidence: A dependable and versatile solution for a wide range of everyday sealing jobs, from window frames to cornices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can I paint over Gap Filla?
Gap Filla is tack-free in 15-20 minutes at 25°C. However, for best results, you should wait for it to fully cure, which typically takes 24-48 hours depending on bead size, humidity, and temperature. Painting before a full cure can cause the paint to crack.
Is Gap Filla suitable for use in bathrooms?
Gap Filla can be used for general sealing in dry areas of a bathroom, like around a vanity or skirting board. However, it is not recommended for applications with direct water immersion, such as inside a shower recess or around a bath. Use a dedicated sanitary silicone for those areas.
Can I use this product outdoors?
Yes, Gap Filla is a universal acrylic sealant suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. For outdoor applications, ensure the product has fully skinned and cured before it is exposed to rain to prevent it from washing out.
How do I get a smooth finish?
For the best possible finish, tool the sealant bead immediately after application using a spatula or a wet finger. This will push the sealant into the joint for good adhesion and create a smooth, neat surface that is ready for painting after curing.
What surfaces will Gap Filla stick to?
Gap Filla exhibits good adhesion to a wide variety of common construction surfaces. These include glass, ceramic, wood, brick, metal, concrete, plasterboard, and cornices. Always ensure the surface is clean and dry before application.
Applications & Benefits
| Application / Use Case | Key Benefit | Primary Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Filling gaps around skirting, architraves, and cornices | Creates a smooth, paintable surface for a seamless finish. | Painters, Carpenters, Builders |
| Sealing interior window and door frames | Flexible seal prevents draughts and resists cracking. | Carpenters, Installers, Painters |
| Repairing minor cracks in plasterboard | Fast tack-free time allows for quick repairs and painting. | Painters, Plasterers, Handymen |
| General sealing of sidings, vents, and tiles (static) | Excellent multi-surface adhesion for versatile use. | Builders, Roofers, Tilers |
Applying Adheseal Gap Filla: Enhanced Protocols & Best Practices
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Surface Preparation
A successful, long-lasting seal starts with a properly prepared surface. This step is critical to ensure maximum adhesion.
Cleaning the Joint
Ensure the joint is completely clean, dry, and free from all dust, dirt, oil, grease, and loose or flaking paint. Use a brush or vacuum to remove all dust.
Pro Tip: For a neater finish and easier cleanup, you can mask both sides of the joint with painter's tape before applying the sealant. -
Application & Tooling
Apply and finish the sealant bead for a smooth, professional result.
Applying the Sealant
Cut the nozzle at a 45° angle to the desired bead size. Using a caulking gun, apply a steady, continuous bead of sealant into the joint, ensuring it fills the entire gap.
Tooling for a Smooth Finish
Immediately after application, tool the bead with a wet finger or a clean spatula to create a smooth, concave surface and ensure intimate contact with the substrates.
Timing: The sealant will be tack-free in 15-20 minutes. Full cure takes 24-48 hours, depending on conditions. Do not expose to water until a durable skin has formed. -
Cleanup & Painting
Final steps for a clean job site and a perfect painted finish.
Immediate Cleanup
Clean up any excess sealant from surfaces and tools immediately using a damp cloth. Once cured, the sealant must be removed mechanically.
Painting
Once the sealant is fully cured (allow 24-48 hours), it can be painted over with most conventional water or oil-based paints.
Pro Tip: If you used masking tape, remove it immediately after tooling the sealant bead to create a perfectly clean edge.
Limitations & Safety
Product Limitations
Not recommended for applications involving continuous water immersion (e.g., swimming pools, inside water tanks).
Not suitable for use in high-movement expansion joints. Designed for static or low-movement joints only (+/- 5%).
Not suitable for food contact applications or for use in high-temperature environments such as fireplaces or stoves.
Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from frost. Do not store below 10°C.
Safety & Handling Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear safety glasses and protective gloves (Nitrile Rubber is suitable for intermittent contact). If sanding the cured product, wear a suitable respirator (AS/NZS 1716).
Handling & Hygiene
Avoid skin and eye contact. Wash hands thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking. Keep out of reach of children.
Emergency First Aid
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
Skin:
Wash skin with plenty of soap and water. If an allergic reaction or irritation occurs, seek medical advice.
Inhaled:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If asthmatic symptoms occur, seek medical advice.
Swallowed:
Do not induce vomiting. Call a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) for advice.
This product is a Schedule 5 (S5) Poison. Read safety directions before opening or using.
Substrate Adhesion & Preparation Guide
Wood & Plasterboard
Surface Preparation
Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust, sawdust, and loose paint. For best results on new plasterboard, a coat of primer is recommended before sealing.
Primer Requirements
No primer typically required
Adhesion is excellent on most prepared wood and plaster surfaces.
Brick & Concrete
Surface Preparation
Surfaces must be free of all loose material, dust, and efflorescence. Ensure the substrate is completely dry before application.
Primer Requirements
No primer typically required
For highly porous surfaces, pre-priming the substrate can improve adhesion and prevent water loss from the sealant into the substrate.
Metals & Ceramics
Surface Preparation
Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from any grease, oil, or oxidation. Clean with a suitable solvent if necessary.
Primer Requirements
No primer typically required
Gap Filla shows good adhesion to most common metals and glazed ceramics.
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