ARBOcaulk - Paintable Acrylic Sealant for Internal Low-Movement Jointing
ARBOcaulk is a one-part water-based acrylic sealant designed for internal low-movement joints in domestic and commercial buildings. Paintable with water-based paints within 3 hours of application and with gloss paints within 12 hours, it requires no primer on most substrates, has a fast skin time of 5 minutes, and meets EN 15651-1:2017.
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Unique properties of ARBOcaulk
ARBOcaulk provides a clean, paintable finish for internal jointing around frames, skirting, and architectural details — no primer required.
Paintable — compatible with water-based paints (3 hours) and gloss paints (12 hours)
No primer required — bonds to common internal substrates without pre-treatment
Fast skin time of 5 minutes — suitable for fast-track internal fitting and decoration programmes
Water-based formulation — low odour and easy cleanup during installation
Suitable for window frames, door frames, skirting boards, walls, and ceilings
15+ year service life — meets EN 15651-1:2017
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Main Applications
ARBOcaulk is the specified choice for internal low-movement joints in domestic and commercial finishing applications.
Window & Door Frames
Sealing internal perimeter joints around window and door frames prior to decoration.
Skirting Boards
Filling and sealing joints between skirting boards and walls or floors.
Walls & Ceilings
Sealing internal joints at wall-to-ceiling junctions and between wall boards
General Internal Pointing
Filling and sealing low-movement internal joints across a wide range of construction substrates.
Technical Specifications & Downloads
| Describtion | Performance |
|---|---|
| Specification Compliance | EN15651 - 2017 |
| Skin Time at 20º C/65 % RH | 5 minutes |
| Application Temperature | +5˚C to + 40˚C |
| Service Temperature | -10°C to + 70°C |
| Cure Rate at 20˚C/65 % RH: | Dependent upon sealant depth, ambient temperature, and humidity. |
| Chemical Resistance: | Fair resistance to most dilute acids and alkalis. Poor resistance to organic solvents |
| Service Life: | 15 years + |
| UV Resistance: | Not applicable |
| Movement Accommodation: | Butt joints (movement in tension and compression): 10 %. Lap joints (movement in shear): 10 %. |
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