Sealux Profiles

SEALUX Profiles are our original PVC shower and Bath Seal. Sealux Seals are offered in various widths because site conditions can differ. Hence they are available in three different widths, 15mm 20mm and 25mm. The Sealux shower seals combine a rigid pvc strip with Sealux-N silicone. To install Sealux the strip is filled with Sealux-N silicone and planted over the joint.

The most unique part of the Sealux profile is the sealant bond-breaker tape pre-applied onto the inside surface of the outer leg (see green line).

Once cured, the sealant cannot adhere to the bond-breaker tape. The sealant remains bonded to the ledge at y and uppermost inside corner of the strip at x as the animation highlights.

When the joint expands, the sealant comes under tension and releases off the green tape. The sealant can then accommodate joint movement by stretching like an elastic band between the bonded points x and y.

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Unique benefits of Sealux Profiles are:

1. Flexibility
The incorporation of a pre-applied silicone bond-breaker inside the strip allows substantial joint movement between the wall and shower tray or bath ledge without leaking.

2. Durability
The sealant remains protected inside the trim from the deteriorating effects of modern shower environments.

3. Hygiene
Exposed silicone seals are like magnets for body-wash. Sealux strips throw body-wash waste over the silicone onto the ledge.

4. Aesthetics
Dirty silicone seals can make newly tiled showers and bathrooms look aged in a matter of weeks. With Sealux the silicone is concealed from view so you see no slime or mildew, just a hardwearing durable seal that does the job!

How a Sealux Profile works

SEALUX shower seals combine a rigid pvc strip with Sealux-N silicone. To install Sealux the strip is filled with Sealux-N silicone and planted over the joint.

Each strip has a green tape (the green line) applied to the inside face of the outer leg. This tape is a silicone bond-breaker. The silicone will not bond to this part of the strip. The silicone only bonds to the upper part of the strip at x and the ledge at y.

To accommodate joint movement the silicone releases off the green tape and stretches like an elastic band to create a flexible bridge between the strip at x and the ledge at y. This ‘bond-breaker’ tape creates great flexibility in the silicone, the ‘shielding’ effect of the strip over the silicone promotes durability and hygiene in the shower environment.

Sealux Profiles Product Range

Sealux 15

Sealux 15 profiles are most suitable to seal joints where the gap between the vertical and horizontal surface is not greater than 4mm and the thickness of the tile is not greater than 7mm.

Sealux Reg 15 High Spec.
A 15mm wide strip (with no holes) fixed to wall with Sealux-N
For high spec. performance.
Installed behind/over tiles
One tube of Sealux-N/length
For bath, tray, countertop or floor

Sealux Pro 15 Standard Spec.
A 15mm wide strip (with holes)
Fixed to wall with tile adhesive
Installed behind tiles only
Half a tube of Sealux-N/length
For bath/tray/countertop/floor

Sealux 20

Sealux 20 profiles are most suitable to seal joints where the gap between the vertical and horizontal surface is not greater than 8mm and the thickness of the tile is not greater than 10mm.

Sealux Reg 20 High Spec. Shower Seals
A 20mm wide strip (with no holes)
Fixed to wall with Sealux-N
For high spec. performance
Installed behind/over tiles
One tube of Sealux-N/length
For bath/tray/countertop/floor

Sealux Pro 20 Standard Spec. Shower Seal
A 20mm wide strip (with holes)
Fixed to wall with tile adhesive
For standard spec. performance
Installed behind tiles only
Half a tube of Sealux-N/length
For bath/tray/countertop/floor

Sealux 25

Sealux 25 profiles are most suitable to seal joints where the gap between the vertical and horizontal surface is not greater than 12mm and the thickness of the tile is not greater than 10mm.