Which silicone do I need?
Three questions. The answer names the product and why it fits.
Hard exclusion rules: Natural stone: only neutral-curing natural stone silicones (S 70, S 117, S 80) or hybrid – acetate stains the stone. Paintable: no silicone. Permanent wet: no acrylic. Metal, concrete, frames: neutral-curing only.
All recommendations at a glance
- Bathroom, shower, kitchen – tiles No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S100 Premium sanitary silicone joint white 300ml – Fungicidal sanitary silicone. S100 has more colours and higher protection, S105 is cheaper.
Ottoseal S105 sanitary silicone manhattan 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Bathroom, shower, kitchen – tiles Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal M360 hybrid sealant paintable white 310ml – Paintable hybrid sealant: it adheres, stays elastic and accepts paint. Silicone cannot be painted over.
- Natural stone, marble, granite (wall, sanitary) No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S70 natural stone silicone transparent 310ml – Neutral-curing, no edge-zone staining. Acetate silicone (S100/S105) stains the stone.
Ottoseal S117 natural stone silicone transparent 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Natural stone, marble, granite (wall, sanitary) Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal M360 hybrid sealant paintable white 310ml – Paintable hybrid sealant: it adheres, stays elastic and accepts paint. Silicone cannot be painted over.
- Natural stone – floor, terrace, outdoors No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S80 natural stone silicone transparent 310ml – S80 for heavily loaded floor and outdoor joints on natural stone.
Ottoseal S70 natural stone silicone transparent 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Natural stone – floor, terrace, outdoors Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Acrylic bath, shower tray, plastic No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S125 floor and sanitary silicone sanitary grey 310ml – Adheres to plastic and is suitable for sanitary use.
Ottoseal S72 plastic silicone transparent 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Acrylic bath, shower tray, plastic Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal M360 hybrid sealant paintable white 310ml – Paintable hybrid sealant: it adheres, stays elastic and accepts paint. Silicone cannot be painted over.
- Windows outside – PVC, aluminium No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S120 Premium window silicone glazing rebate neutral-curing 310 ml transparent – Neutral-curing, UV- and weather-resistant, compatible with PVC and aluminium.
Ottoseal S110 Premium construction silicone neutral-curing MEKO-free 310 ml transparent – Alternative for this use. - Windows outside – PVC, aluminium Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal M360 hybrid sealant paintable white 310ml – Paintable hybrid sealant: it adheres, stays elastic and accepts paint. Silicone cannot be painted over.
- Windows – timber frame No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal M360 hybrid sealant paintable white 310ml – Wood moves and gets painted – the hybrid adheres and can be painted over.
construction silicone transparent RTV-1 310 ml – Ottoseal S115 – Alternative for this use. - Windows – timber frame Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal M360 hybrid sealant paintable white 310ml – Paintable hybrid sealant: it adheres, stays elastic and accepts paint. Silicone cannot be painted over.
- Connection joint outside – concrete, plaster, masonry No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S110 Premium construction silicone neutral-curing MEKO-free 310 ml transparent – Neutral-curing on alkaline substrates such as concrete and plaster.
Ottoseal S730 for RAL installation, exterior white 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Connection joint outside – concrete, plaster, masonry Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal M360 hybrid sealant paintable white 310ml – Paintable hybrid sealant: it adheres, stays elastic and accepts paint. Silicone cannot be painted over.
- Floor – PVC, linoleum, design flooring No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal S51 plastic floor silicone transparent 310ml – Floor silicone in flooring colours; parquet acrylic if the joint is painted.
- Floor – PVC, linoleum, design flooring Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal A221 acrylic for parquet off-white 310ml – Acrylic can be painted over – only for dry joints indoors.
- Floor – parquet, wood, cork No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal M390 floor sealant bahama beige 310ml – Permanently elastic floor sealant in wood colours.
Ottoseal A221 acrylic for parquet off-white 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Floor – parquet, wood, cork Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal A221 acrylic for parquet off-white 310ml – Acrylic can be painted over – only for dry joints indoors.
- Glass, glazing work No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S10 glazing transparent silicone 310ml – Crystal clear or black, high adhesion to glass.
Ottoseal S7 Glass Silicone black 310 ml – Alternative for this use. - Glass, glazing work Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Aquarium, terrarium No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S28 aquarium silicone transparent 310ml – Safe for fish, without fungicide.
Soudal Silirub AQ aquarium silicone non-toxic to fish transparent 310 ml – Alternative for this use. - Aquarium, terrarium Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Decorators' joint indoors (wall, ceiling, frame) No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- construction silicone transparent RTV-1 310 ml – Ottoseal S115 – Acrylic can be painted over – indoors and dry areas only.
- Decorators' joint indoors (wall, ceiling, frame) Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal A205 Premium acrylic sealant white 310ml – Acrylic can be painted over – only for dry joints indoors.
Ottoseal A220 Turbo painter's acrylic immediately overpaintable white 310 ml – Acrylic can be painted over – only for dry joints indoors. - Stainless steel, metal, sheet metal No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S110 Premium construction silicone neutral-curing MEKO-free 310 ml transparent – Neutral-curing, no corrosion of the metal.
Ottoseal S69 cleanroom silicone transparent 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Stainless steel, metal, sheet metal Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal M360 hybrid sealant paintable white 310ml – Paintable hybrid sealant: it adheres, stays elastic and accepts paint. Silicone cannot be painted over.
- Heat – stove, fireplace, flue gas No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S17 high-temperature silicone +285 °C 310 ml – High-temperature silicone up to 285 or 300 °C.
Ottoseal S25 high-temperature silicone +300 °C – Alternative for this use. - Heat – stove, fireplace, flue gas Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Fire protection No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S94 fire protection silicone B1 transparent 310ml – Fire protection silicone with test certificate.
Ottoseal S54 fire protection silicone white 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Fire protection Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Clean room, laboratory, food No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
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Ottoseal S67 cleanroom and HVAC silicone neutral fungicidal 310 ml transparent – Certified and low-odour; S27 for food areas.
Ottoseal S69 cleanroom silicone transparent 310ml – Alternative for this use.
Ottoseal S27 food silicone transparent 310ml – Alternative for this use. - Clean room, laboratory, food Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Swimming pool, chlorinated water No (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
- Ottoseal S18 swimming pool silicone transparent 310ml – Resistant to chlorine and permanent water.
- Swimming pool, chlorinated water Yes, the joint will be painted (Does the joint have to be paintable?)
Matching guides
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Guide: silicone or acrylic – which for what?
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Guide: which silicone for natural stone?
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Guide: which silicone for stainless steel?
Which neutral silicone belongs on stainless steel and where the stainless steel colour is available
Buying guide
Guide: which silicone for the shower?
Which sanitary silicone belongs in the shower and when S100 or S105 fits
Buying guide
Guide: which silicone for windows
Which sealant belongs in which window joint: neutral-curing, hybrid or acrylic
The silicone finder asks about the substrate, paintability and colour and then names one to three suitable sealants, with reasons. It is based on the manufacturers' technical data sheets and our guides. Hard rules: never natural stone with acetoxy-curing silicone, never paintable joints with silicone, never permanently wet areas with acrylic.