Sika® SealTape F
Sika® SealTape F is an elastic system component which is used in combination with Sika® waterproofing products. It reduces the risk of leaks through potential cracking locations at wall corners, floor-to-wall connections, pipe entries etc.
- High elasticity
- High breaking strength
- Easy to install
- Waterproof and watertight
- Good adhesion to Sika® waterproofing products
- Chemical resistant
- Resistant to UV exposure
Usage
- Residential or commercial wet rooms
- Cold storage areas, car washes and catering kitchens
- Swimming pools and water retaining structures in combination with ceramic coverings
- Balconies and terraces
- Interior and exterior use
Advantages
- High elasticity
- High breaking strength
- Easy to install
- Waterproof and watertight
- Good adhesion to Sika® waterproofing products
- Chemical resistant
- Resistant to UV exposure
Packaging
Preformed sections: | Packaging |
Sealing tape | 10 m roll 1 roll per carton box |
Inside corner | Box with 20 pieces |
Outside corner | Box with 20 pieces |
Wall patch D14 | Box with 20 pieces |
Floor patch | Box with 10 pieces |
Slope edge 20 mm, 28 mm, 38 mm, left and right | Box with 10 pieces |
Refer to the current price list for packaging variations
Colour
Yellow
Product Details
Composition
Sealing layer | Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) |
Fleece | Polypropylene |
Shelf life
24 months from date of production
Storage conditions
The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always refer to packaging
Length
Sealing tape | ~10 m |
Width
Sealing tape | ~120 mm |
Thickness
~0,66 mm
System structure
Sika® SealTape F is used in combination with the following seals:
- SikaTop® Seal-107: a dual-component cementitious slurry
- Lanko 226: a dual-component cementitious mortar
- Lanko 227: a single component cementitious flexible mortar
- Lanko 452: a ready-to-use acrylic waterproofing membrane
For other similar Sika® products that may also be suitable for use with Sika® SealTape F, contact Sika Technical Services Department.
Compatibility
Not suitable for direct contact with solvent based sealants or adhesives
Tensile strength
Longitudinal | ≥ 85 N / 15 mm |
Lateral | ≥ 15 N / 15 mm |
Service temperature
-30 °C min. / +90 °C max.
Watertightness
≥ 1,5 bar | (DIN EN 1928, Procedure B) |
Equivalent air layer thickness for water vapour
Sd ≥ 7 m | (DIN EN 1931) |
Chemical resistance
Resistant to many chemicals. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.
Resistance to UV exposure
≥ 500 hours | (DIN EN ISO 4892-2) |
Application
Ambient air temperature
+5 °C min. / +25 °C max. (refer to the product data sheet of the waterproofing system used)
Substrate temperature
+5 °C min. / +25 °C max. (refer to the PDS of the waterproofing system used)
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
All substrates must be stable, clean, dry, free of any loose or friable particles, contaminants such as dust, dirt, oil, wax polish, grease, old adhesive residue, cement laitance or efflorescence. Smooth surfaces must be roughened lightly and dust removed to improve adhesion.
APPLICATION
Reference must be made to further documentation where applicable, such as relevant method statement, application manual, and installation or working instructions.
Sika® SealTape F
- Embed tape into the 1st layer of the wet Sika® waterproofing product using a smoothing trowel or spatula.
- To accommodate movement, a loop can be made with the tape over the crack.
- Overlaps must be ≥ 50 mm.
- On top of the hardened 1st layer and tape, apply a 2nd layer of the Sika® waterproofing product.
Sika® SealTape F wall patch
- Embed in the same way as the Sika® SealTape F tape.
- For pipes, a minimum 4 mm of the stretchable part needs to be in contact with the pipe surface.
Sika® SealTape F floor patch
- Cut to the appropriate size using scissors or a razor knife.
- Embed in the same way as the Sika® SealTape F tape.