We’ve covered how choosing a boat sealant can be daunting, but the process does not have to be. Here, we break down how to choose a boat sealant into simple steps you can take to demystify the process. Be sure to also visit our blog posts listed below and read all about boat caulking and boat sealants. Start with The Ultimate Guide to the Best Boat Sealants. You’ll thank us in the long run! As always, BoatLIFE caulks and sealants are available to order 24/7 on our website at www.BoatLIFE.com. Click on the Caulks & Sealants tab under Products for a full list of what we offer. Now, let’s review some helpful steps on how to choose a boat sealant.
How to Choose a Boat Sealant
Choosing the correct boat sealant may seem stressful, but it needn’t be. Here are some helpful steps you can take to select the right boat sealant for the job.
Step 1: Identify your Substrates
This may seem obvious but sometimes it is not. You need to first know what you are caulking before you can choose the right boat sealant. Are you caulking fiberglass to wood, aluminum, glass, or to itself? Check if you are unsure, then consult our handy Sealant Chart, available in English and translated into French.
Step 2: How much (or little) movement is needed?
Are you sealing two substrates that are at a joint, which will require dexterity and movement? Or are you sealing two substrates that will be fixed and not move? It is helpful to know both.
Step 3: Will your caulking need to have a neutral cure?
Not sure what a neutral cure is, or why it is important? Read our blog on The Importance of Neutral Curing When Choosing a Boat Sealant.
Got a tip on how to choose a boat sealant? We’d love to hear about it! Make a comment below. As always, shipping is complimentary in the continental U.S. for orders greater than $49.
About Life Industries Corporation
Founded by Mr. Edwin Kehrt on Long Island, New York in 1959, Life Industries Corporation formulates, compounds, labels, packages, and ships various chemical compounds. Parent company to BoatLIFE, RVbyLIFE, and AeroLIFE Industries, the organization relocated to its present home in North Charleston, South Carolina in 1995. Grace L. Schmidt, Mr. Kehrt’s daughter, has been president since 1987. This year marks the company’s 66th anniversary.
