Solutions

Wolf Group is all around you in homes, offices, commercial buildings and factories. We offer construction and renovation solutions that solve the hydrothermal issues of buildings – heat loss, air-tightness, weather resistance, vapour-tightness, cold bridges and deformations – and therefore contribute to energy efficiency. In addition, the development of our products takes into account their durability over time and the contribution they make to a healthy indoor climate. Our philosophy is to keep people´s lives comfortable, safe and running smoothly.

Windows & Doors

One of the most complicated and demanding joints in construction is the window installation joint. Each product performs an important and specific role in achieving a correct and energy-efficient solution. Depending on the situation, every product can be used individually or in combination with others in order to obtain the best possible result and effect.

Nordic window installation

One of the most complicated and demanding joints in construction is considered to be the window installation joint. Each product performs an important and specific role to achieve the correct and energy efficient solution. Depending on the situation every product can be used individually or as a system with others, in order to obtain the greatest possible result and effect.

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Insulating window joint

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Ensuring air- and vapour tightness

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Backing material for weathersealant

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Weathersealing window perimeter

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Glazing

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Window tin sealing

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Protecting from wind, rain and snow

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Weatherproofing the joint under the window tin

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Windowsill installation

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Internal finishing

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Gypsum board installation

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Adhering vapour membrane to wall

01 Insulating window joint

In order to reduce heat loss/gain, the window joints must be sealed using materials with thermal conductivity as low as possible, such as PU foams. In addition to low thermal conductivity, the correctly applied PU foam ensures airtightness and reduces noise transmission.

Suitable products

02 Ensuring air- and vapour tightness

Window installation joint needs to be airtight to avoid heat losses through air leakages and vapour-tight to protect structure from excessive humidity, which can cause structure failures, cold bridges and mildew.

In order to guarantee air- and vapour tightness during the lifespan of the building, special tapes, membranes or mastics should be applied.

It has to be always considered, that a vapour- and airtight building must always have a high quality and specified ventilation solution.

Suitable products

03 Backing material for weathersealant

Backing material in the joint is needed to give the weathersealant correct depth and shape and avoid three-sided adhesion.

Suitable products

04 Weathersealing window perimeter

The key factors that façade weathersealant needs to cope with are protection from weathering, compensation of façade element movements and aesthetic appearance. Depending on the specific case, region, construction traditions, etc. the most suitable product from the list below should be chosen.

Suitable products

05 Glazing

The joint between the window frame and glass unit needs to be completely weatherproof and airtight. This is usually achieved with glazing gaskets or silicone. When using silicone products, they need to have sufficient movement capability to bear different deformations in the joint, without losing the elasticity or adhesion.

Suitable products

06 Window tin sealing

For complete weather protection, the window tin is normally sealed with a suitable product. The sealant needs to offer protection from weathering conditions such as rain and UV-radiation and provide lasting adhesion.

Suitable products

07 Protecting from wind, rain and snow

To ensure a tight and weatherproof joint between the window tin and wall, a tape with self-expanding properties can be successfully used. The usage of expanding tape also contributes to sound dampening.

Suitable products

08 Weatherproofing the joint under the window tin

To minimize the risk of water invasion into the structure, the joint under the window tin should be covered with waterproof membrane or mastics.

Suitable products

09 Windowsill installation

For fast and convenient installation of windowsill, one component PU foam adhesive can be successfully used. Good thermal insulation properties of the foam adhesive help to reduce the linear thermal conductivity of the window joint.

Suitable products

10 Internal finishing

For the correct and aesthetic end result, internal window perimeter is sealed and finished. Acrylic sealants are proper products to be used since they provide excellent workability for a clean and tight joint, can be overpainted with different paint systems and are elastic enough to withstand smaller deformations.

Suitable products

11 Gypsum board installation

For fast and convenient installation of gypsum boards, one component PU foam adhesive can be successfully used. Good thermal insulation properties of the foam adhesive help to reduce heat-losses and the risk of cold window sidings.

Suitable products

12 Adhering vapour membrane to wall

When fixing vapour membrane to wall structure, it must be considered that the connection needs to be airtight in order to prevent unplanned heat-leakages. Also, the adhesive needs to have excellent adhesion with non-porous vapour membranes and porous sub-surfaces.

Suitable products

Roofs & Façades

There are many different types of façade: glass systems; precast concrete panels with various types of finish; brickwork and stonework; metallic cladding; tiles; stone veneer panels; and more. They seal exterior wall joints against weathering such as UV, rainwater and driving rain and against other factors like chemical and mechanical loads that could eventually cause damage.

Concrete/masonry facade weathersealing

Sealing exterior wall joints of facades against the influence of weather is very important not only for esthetical reasons, but also to protect the building structure and to save energy. UV radiation, humidity, driving rain and influences of various other factors such as chemical and mechanical loads may eventually cause damage. There can be many different façade types, for example glass façade systems, precast concrete panels with various types of finishes, brickwork and stonework, metallic cladding, tiles and stone veneer panels, etc.

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Weathersealing

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Backing material for weathersealant

01 Weathersealing

The definition of weathersealing is sealing exterior façade joints against the influence of weathering such as UV, rainwater, driving rain etc. and against the influences of various other factors such as chemical and mechanical loads that eventually may cause damage.

The key factors that façade weather sealant needs to cope with are protection from weathering, compensation of façade element movements and aesthetic appearance. Depending on the specific case, region, construction traditions, etc. the most suitable product should be chosen.

Suitable products

02 Backing material for weathersealant

Backing material in the joint is needed to give the weather sealant correct depth and shape and avoid three-sided adhesion.

Suitable products

Glass facade weathersealing
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Weathersealing

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Backing material for weathersealant

01 Weathersealing

The definition of weathersealing is sealing exterior facade joints against the influence of weathering such as UV, rainwater, driving rain etc. and against the influences of various other factors such as chemical and mechanical loads that eventually may cause damage.

The key factors that facade weather sealant needs to cope with are protection from weathering, compensation of facade element movements and aesthetic appearance. Depending on the specific case, region, construction traditions, etc. the most suitable product should be chosen.

Suitable products

02 Backing material for weathersealant

Backing material in the joint is needed to give the weathersealant correct depth and shape and avoid three-sided adhesion.

Suitable products

ETICS facade

When insulating façade with EPS or XPS panels, using foam adhesive instead of traditional mortar is easier, faster, cleaner and cheaper. Filling gaps and cracks of external side of insulation (at least 50mm) with a PU-foam (λ=0,034W/(mK)) reduces the additional heat loss caused by gaps and cracks by about 2 times.

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Adhering EPS and XPS panels and filling the gaps

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Sealing the joint in a grainy finished surface

01 Adhering EPS and XPS panels and filling the gaps

Foam adhesive for adhering EPS&XPS panels to the wall and filling the gaps between the panels.

  • Good adhesion on various substrates
  • Low post expansion and curing pressure
  • Can be used in wide temperature range from -5 to + 30 °C

Suitable products

02 Sealing the joint in a grainy finished surface

Acrylic sealant with grainy structure for filling joints and cracks in rough-textured surfaces.

  • Acrylic-based low-odour formula
  • Paintable with different paint systems
  • Great for joints with moderate movements
  • Low VOC

Suitable products

Floors

Filling floor joints and affixing floor covering materials correctly is important not only for aesthetic reasons, but also to protect the structure of the building and save energy. UV, humidity, water, temperature fluctuations and the influences of various other factors such as chemical and mechanical loads could eventually cause damage. To achieve the required results and the longevity of floor joints, it is important to follow the general installation requirements.

Concrete floor

Concrete flooring can be used either as the final flooring layer or covered with flooring material (e.g. carpet, tiles). A concrete floor with special treatment and finishing is also an option in modern home interiors. Concrete floors with shrinkage joints are commonly used for basements, garages, warehouses, patios, and utility areas. Such flooring is durable, long-lasting and easy to clean and maintain.

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Backing the joints

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Sealing shrinkage joints in concrete floors

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Increasing the wear resistance

01 Backing the joints

Highly flexible and compressible backer rod ensures proper sealant size and shape in the joint. Closed cell structure does not allow the absorption of moisture or air.

Backer rod is compatible with polyurethane, hybrid, silicone and other cold sealants.

Suitable products

02 Sealing shrinkage joints in concrete floors

Very durable high modulus sealant.  No shrinkage during curing. Good UV, weather and ageing resistance.

Suitable products

Floors

03 Increasing the wear resistance

Increasing the wear resistance of concrete floors makes them dust-repellent and resistant to the effect of chemicals preserving the breathability of concrete.

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Floor covering with parquet

Parquet is definitely one of the most traditional floor coverings, which gives the room an additional elegance associated with real wood. Parquet is durable and can handle heavy loads and traffic. On the other hand, wood is a natural material that expands and contracts as the humidity balance and temperature of the room change. This must be taken into account when installing the parquet floor.

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Improving the bond and wearing resistance of the floor bases

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Adhering parquet to the floor bases

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Backing the joint between parquet and wall

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Filling joints between parquet and wall

01 Improving the bond and wearing resistance of the floor bases

Bonding dispersion fills concrete, plaster, brick and other porous materials to ensure good bonding and wearing resistance.

Suitable products

02 Adhering parquet to the floor bases

Elastic adhesive reduces shear stress between the parquet and the substrate and to compensates the expansion and shrinkage of wood. Even for water heated floors. Ensures an optimum step noise insulation to reduce the room noise.

Suitable products

03 Backing the joint between parquet and wall

Highly flexible and compressible backer rod ensures proper sealant size and shape in the joint. Closed cell structure does not allow the absorption of moisture or air.

Backer rod is compatible with polyurethane, hybrid, silicone and most other cold sealants.

Suitable products

04 Filling joints between parquet and wall

Elastic joint sealant compensates the expansion and shrinkage of wood and dampens the noise and vibration. No shrinkage during the curing guarantees fast and proper sealing.

Suitable products

Floor covering with soft covers

Soft floor covering materials, sold in big rolls are often the best choice – natural linoleum is suitable for children and allergic people, vinyl and PVC as durable and water-resistant flooring materials are practical in kitchens and public spaces, roll-materials can be installed quite fast and easily. Here are some suitable products and tips.

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Improving the bond and wearing resistance of the floor bases

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Adhering covers or carpet to the floor

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Adhering the skirting boards

01 Improving the bond and wearing resistance of the floor bases

Bonding dispersion fills concrete, plaster, brick and other porous materials to ensure good bonding and wearing resistance.

Suitable products

02 Adhering covers or carpet to the floor

A fast and multi-purpose water-based acrylic adhesive with strong initial bond. For adhering covers like cork, linoleum, felt, vinyl, PVC or carpet to the floor bases.

Suitable products

03 Adhering the skirting boards

Acrylic adhesive with excellent initial bonding for use indoors. After drying the connection is very strong, rigid and reliable.

Suitable products

Sanitary

Building and renovating bathrooms and other sanitary rooms subject to higher levels of humidity and higher temperatures requires special attention. The combination of moisture and warmth creates the ideal living conditions for mould, while splashes of water on the floor or wall can damage the building structure. At the same time, a bathroom is a very personal space that needs to be clean, healthy and comfortable.

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Priming, hydroinsulating and waterproofing of subsurfaces
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Filling low-movement joints before finishing
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Sealing joints in wet rooms
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Finishing work in wet rooms
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Renovating of bathtubs
Priming, hydroinsulating and waterproofing of subsurfaces

When building or renovating wet rooms, special hydroinsulation products should be used to avoid moisture penetrating into structures and mould forming. Hydroinsulation products are applied directly to the floor or wall (i.e. on stone, concrete, waterproof veneer or another substrate) under the finishing layer (i.e. ceramic tiles, paint or other coverings).

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Priming and strengthening of subsurfaces

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Moisture barrier for humid areas

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Waterproofing wet areas before tiling

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Reinforcing corners, junctions and cut-throughs during waterproofing

01 Priming and strengthening of subsurfaces

  • Ensures a strong bond between the substructure and coating.
  • Can be used on concrete, mortar, brick, stone or gypsum surfaces.
  • Water-based, no odour or hazardous compounds to ensure quick, easy and safe use.

Suitable products

02 Moisture barrier for humid areas

Liquid coating for wet-room walls and ceilings to prevent moisture from permeating into building structures.

  • Forms a protective layer on the surface against moisture to protect walls and ceilings against damp before installing ceramic tiles, painting or carrying out other finishing work.
  • Water-based, does not smell or emit harmful compounds.
  • Can be used to protect substrates like gypsum board, concrete, plaster or brick.

Suitable products

03 Waterproofing wet areas before tiling

Fiber-reinforced, ready-to-use, water-based compound for waterproofing the substrate under the floors and walls of wet rooms.

  • Completely watertight after curing to protect the structures of buildings from the harmful of water.
  • Reinforced with fibres to bridge cracks up to 1.5 mm wide in the substrate.
  • A colour change indicates drying so that you can start the various stages of the work in time.

Tested according to EN 14891.

Suitable products

04 Reinforcing corners, junctions and cut-throughs during waterproofing

Reinforcement fabric to enhance the effect of waterproof sealants and mastics.

  • Reinforces corners, floor and wall junctions and cut-throughs when using waterproofing mastic.
  • Resistant to ageing, tearing and chemicals.
  • Suitable, easy-to-cut pieces.

Suitable products

Filling low-movement joints before finishing

Connecting joints need to be dealt with before finishing work is undertaken. The purpose of filling these joints is not only aesthetic but also to protect the building’s structure from the negative impact of moisture and temperature changes.

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Filling low-movement joints before finishing

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Acrylic sealant for filling gaps and cracks before painting.

  • Bright white and fine in structure, making it easily paintable with different paints.
  • Forms a mould-resistant elastoplastic connection for long-term results.
  • Easy tooling and EC1+ certified formula for safe and convenient use.

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Sealing joints in wet rooms

There are different joints in bathrooms that need to be protected from moisture, and even water. Some of these joints may be wide or movable, or even both. The sealing of bathroom joints depends on a number of factors and it is important to consider them all.

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Sealing joints in sanitary rooms

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Backing of wider and movable joints

01 Sealing joints in sanitary rooms

Acid-curing joint sealant with mould-resistant additives.

  • Colour stability to ensure long-term aesthetics.
  • Good adhesion to different materials used in bathrooms (ceramic tiles, glass and anodised aluminium).
  • High resistance to the growth of micro-organisms.

EN15651-3 S

Suitable products

02 Backing of wider and movable joints

Backer rod for joint-filling to check the depth of the sealant and avoid triple adhesion.

  • Highly flexible and compressible for easy installation, ensuring proper sealant size and shape in the joint.
  • Closed cell structure does not allow the absorption of moisture or air.
  • Compatible with polyurethane, hybrid, silicone and most other cold sealants.

Suitable products

Finishing work in wet rooms

Some materials used in interior design can be expensive and delicate, and high levels of humidity must be taken into consideration in all work, even simple adhering.

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Sealing joints in natural stone

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Installation and sealing of mirrors

01 Sealing joints in natural stone

High-quality silicone that resists mould, UV, moisture and high temperatures.

  • No migration or ‘staining’ of natural stone to keep the material looking as good as new.
  • Excellent primerless adhesion to most building materials to form a long-lasting, hard-wearing seal.
  • Permanently elastic to withstand movement in the structure.

EN 15651 S-S1

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02 Installation and sealing of mirrors

Solvent-based adhesive with firm and rapid adhesion for the installation of mirrors and stained glass.

  • Strong, fast tack to achieve primary bond within 20 seconds.
  • Excellent primerless adhesion to most building materials to form a long-lasting, hard-wearing connection.
  • No sagging on vertical surfaces, but heavier mirrors being bonded will need supporting until the adhesive dries.

Suitable products

Renovating of bathtubs

Traditional cast iron bathtubs are common in many countries. As they are convenient, keep the water warm for a long time and are sometimes difficult to replace, it is worth renovating old bathtubs. This is not overly complicated and represents an exciting DIY project.

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Renovating the bath tube

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Epoxy enamel paint set for restoring cast-iron bathtubs and other enamel surfaces.

  • Set includes a primer and primer activator, paint and paint activator and tools for application.
  • Epoxy enamel paint is water-based, odourless and environmentally friendly, and can be tinted.
  • Dried paint is hard-wearing, hygienic and bacteria- and mould-resistant.

Suitable products

Decoration

There are plenty of tasks that need to be done both before and after finishing work and painting – for example, priming and strengthening the surfaces, improving sound and thermal insulation and filling joints and cracks. This also includes installing decorative elements and sealing.

Joint filling and finishing

Finishing works are the final step in construction or renovations, in which the interior appearance is finally formed. In many cases, the overall quality of a building is judged on the execution of its finishing. Wolf Group offers a range of elastic and crack-proof products to prepare surfaces ahead of finishing work. If used together and in the correct sequence, these products will guarantee attractive, extra-smooth, long-lasting interior surfaces. Below we show you how to achieve a high-quality interior appearance.

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Filling low-movement joints ahead of finishing work

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Sealing and filling joints ahead of finishing work in areas where traditional acrylics may be ineffective

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Priming of subsurfaces

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Insulative filling

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Installation of skirting boards and other decorative elements

01 Filling low-movement joints ahead of finishing work

A bright white acrylic sealant for filling gaps and cracks before painting

  • Bright white and extra-fine texture to ensure smooth, perfectly finished surfaces
  • Forms a long-lasting UV- and mould-resistant plastic connection
  • A low-VOC and easy-to-tool formula for safe and convenient use

Suitable products

02 Sealing and filling joints ahead of finishing work in areas where traditional acrylics may be ineffective

A bright white elasto-plastic acrylic sealant for filling gaps and cracks with movement up to 12.5%

  • Bright white and extra-fine texture to ensure smooth, perfectly finished surfaces
  • High movement capability (±12.5%) ensures long-lasting results even in the case of the most demanding joints
  • An easy-to-tool and phthalate-free formula for safe, odourless and convenient use

Suitable products

03 Priming of subsurfaces

For priming and strengthening subsurfaces ahead of plastering

  • Sealing of concrete, plaster, mortar, brick, plasterboard and other porous materials ahead of applying finishing layers
  • An elastic structure which is resistant to tensile and compressive stress and suitable for impregnating subsurfaces
  • A water-based, odourless formula, free from any harmful ingredients, that is safe and easy to use

Suitable products

04 Insulative filling

For filling bigger cracks and openings

  • Good thermal and sound-insulating properties
  • Excellent filling properties
  • Good adhesion to a wide range of building materials

Suitable products

05 Installation of skirting boards and other decorative elements

Hybrid-based adhesive – for installing skirting boards and other elements

  • Fast and extra-strong initial take for quick and reliable adhesion
  • Bonds to most construction materials, such as wood, bricks, concrete, glass and various metals
  • High viscosity and elasticity ensure a long lifespan and good vibration- and noise-suppressing properties

Acrylic-based decoration adhesive – for installing decorative elements to walls and ceilings

  • The strong initial take ensures a rigid and reliable bond and is convenient to work with
  • Forms a strong bond with various materials such as wood, unpolished stone, concrete, plasterboard, ceramics, bricks and polystyrene
  • An acrylic-based formula, free from any harmful ingredients, that is safe to use

Suitable products

Complicated surfaces and joints

Finishing works are the final step in construction or renovations, in which the interior appearance is finally formed. In many cases, the overall quality of a building is judged on the execution of its finishing. Wolf Group offers a range of elastic and crack-proof products to prepare surfaces ahead of finishing work. If used together and in the correct sequence, these products will guarantee attractive, extra-smooth, long-lasting interior surfaces. Below we show you how to achieve a high-quality interior appearance.

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Filling joints and cracks on stucco and other rough-textured surfaces

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Sealing joints between various surfaces and materials

01 Filling joints and cracks on stucco and other rough-textured surfaces

A grainy acrylic sealant for filling and sealing small gaps and cracks on rough-textured surfaces

  • A grainy formula to ensure a uniform finish on rough surfaces
  • Saves time as it is very easy to apply and tool
  • A solvent-, isocyanate- and silicone-free formula that is safe to use

EN15651-1: F-EXT-INT 7.5P

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02 Sealing joints between various surfaces and materials

For filling and sealing joints between various materials

  • The shrink-resistant formula and high movement capability (±25%) ensure long-lasting results
  • Saves time as it is very easy to apply and tool
  • Paintable, low on odour and with a solvent- and isocyanate-free formula to ensure safe and convenient use

Suitable products

Plasterboard preparation

Finishing works are the final step in construction or renovations, in which the interior appearance is finally formed. In many cases, the overall quality of a building is judged on the execution of its finishing. Wolf Group offers a range of elastic and crack-proof products to prepare surfaces ahead of finishing work. If used together and in the correct sequence, these products will guarantee attractive, extra-smooth, long-lasting interior surfaces. Below we show you how to achieve a high-quality interior appearance.

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Filling plasterboard joints and cracks

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Filling cracks and screw holes in plasterboard

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Priming of subsurfaces

01 Filling plasterboard joints and cracks

A lightweight, ready-to-use compound for filling plasterboard joints

  • A ready-to-use compound for faster working time
  • Fast and easy application with no need for joining tape
  • Very low shrinkage: can be sanded and plastered

Suitable products

02 Filling cracks and screw holes in plasterboard

A non-shrinking, fast-drying, lightweight acrylic filler to fill screw holes and cracks in plasterboard

  • Ready to use and very easy to apply and tool
  • Fast-drying: can be painted in just 20 minutes
  • Very low shrinkage: can be sanded and plastered

Suitable products

03 Priming of subsurfaces

For priming and strengthening subsurfaces ahead of plastering

  • Sealing of concrete, plaster, mortar, brick, plasterboard and other porous materials ahead of applying finishing layers
  • An elastic structure which is resistant to tensile and compressive stress and suitable for impregnating subsurfaces
  • A water-based, odourless formula, free from any harmful ingredients, that is safe and easy to use

Suitable products

Fireproofing

The Wolf Group portfolio includes products and solutions that make building materials and constructions even more resistant to fire. Construction foams, sealants and mastics with special fire retardants are required in the installation of fire doors and windows and when reinforcing the fire compartments around pipe penetration points. Using the right solutions will help prevent the spread of flames, smoke and toxic substances in the event of a fire, thereby saving lives, property and the environment. All of our products and solutions are tested according to internationally recognised standards.