Surface Preparation: The Most Overlooked Factor in Silicone Sealant Performance

Why even the best sealant fails without proper substrate treatment 1. Introduction – “The problem is not the sealant, but the surface” In many engineering and construction projects, sealant failure is often blamed on product quality. However, investigations frequently reveal that over 70% of sealant issues originate from improper substrate preparation, not from the sealant […]