Sikaflex®-298

Sikaflex-298 is a self-levelling onecomponent polyurethane adhesive and sealant which cures on exposure to atmospheric moisture to form a durable elastomer. Sikaflex-298 is manufactured in accordance with the ISO 9001/14001 quality assurance system and is specially developed for the marine industry and meets the regulations set out by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

  • One-component formulation
  • Self-levelling
  • Elastic
  • Contains no highly inflammable solvents
  • Sound deadening
  • Long open time
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Usage

Sikaflex-298 is suitable for bonding deck covering materials made from synthetic resins (except polyethylene and polypropylene), and for beddingin and sealing of teak plank decking laid on top the deck surface. Suitable substrates include GRP, marine (WBP) plywood, steel and aluminium sealed with an anti-corrosion coating (epoxy or polyurethane-acrylic based) and stainless steel.

Advantages

  • One-component formulation
  • Self-levelling
  • Elastic
  • Contains no highly inflammable solvents
  • Sound deadening
  • Long open time

Packaging

Unipac 600 ml

Hobbock 23 l

FAQ

How to replace damaged teak planks?

To replace damaged teak planks from the deck first completely remove the caulking from the joints around any planks that are to be removed.

Remove the damaged plank, taking care not to damage the substrate.

Remove any old adhesives, bedding or other foreign matter from the substrate and remove the jointing material from around the edge of neighbouring planks.

Use Sikaflex®-298 as a bedding compound and pre-treat the teak planks with Sika® Multiprimer Marine or Sika® Primer-290 DC prior to the application according (check pre-treatment chart). Caulk the joints with Sikaflex®-290 DC PRO the teak deck caulking material. Sand deck with a belt sander or flat plate after safe sanding time as indicated in the guideline.

For further details read our application guidelines and our pre-treatment chart.

Posted on: 12/11/2019
How to install a teak deck?

To ensure a good result after applying your teak deck download the application guideline and follow instructions thoroughly. As surface preparation is key to remove and to clean the surface of dust, dirt, grease, oil, etc. Prepare substrate according to pre-treatment chart.


For the next step, we recommend to use the bedding compound Sikaflex®-298 and to pre-treat the wood plank prior to embedding use Sika® Primer-290 DC or Sika® Multiprimer Marine. After placing the planks into position caulk the joints with Sikaflex®-290 DC PRO, Sika’s teak deck caulking material. Sand deck with a belt sander or flat plate after safe sanding time as indicated in the guidelines.

For further details read our application guidelines and our pre-treatment chart.

Posted on: 12/11/2019