Nicoband self-adhesive tape: sealing and waterproofing without the hassle

Manufacturers

A number of domestic and foreign companies are manufacturers of sealing tapes. Most of the products have a fairly high level of quality, due to which their popularity among consumers is only growing.

The issue of sealing joints remains the most relevant when it comes to waterproofing devices. Nicoband tapes are produced for this area. In fact, the products are scotch tape with a set of specific positive features. Among them, a thick bituminous layer can be distinguished, which not only glues, but also seals the seams. The products are distinguished by their strength and elasticity, adhesion to all materials, as well as resistance to ultraviolet radiation.

This group of products is represented by three brands: Nicoband, Nicoband Duo, Nicoband Inside. The range of colors of the products includes various shades that allow combining products with roofing, including seam roofing. Nicoband products are recommended for renovation and construction inside and outside buildings. It can be used for sealing joints of various materials, including metal, stone and wood, roofing, sealing pipes and structures made of polycarbonate, metal tiles, ceramic tiles, sealing ventilation.

Elastic tape "Vikar" LT is a self-adhesive non-curing product that can be laid both in length and width due to the presence of foil in the composition. The product is an excellent assistant in carrying out work with the roof, where it is additionally used to create strength in weak spots of waterproofing of the roof, in particular in the area of ​​ends and ridge, in places where chimneys and ventilation are exited. The tape can be operated in the temperature range from -60 to +140 C.

"Fum" tape is most often used in the construction of pipelines of houses. It provides thread sealing when installing gas or water supply. Products can be white or transparent. These products are more often sold in reels. Products are presented in three types, which are recommended for different applications based on the technical conditions of future work.

Ecobit from the Italian company Isoltema- is another product used for roofing. The products ensure tightness in the places where the chimney exits, ventilation and in the area of ​​arrangement of dormer window structures. The tape contains a special type of bitumen with polymers of special strength. Copper or aluminum coating is applied to the surface of the product.

It is convenient to work with the tape, performing protection and sealing around the rounded roof elements. The products are absolutely safe and do not contain substances harmful to health. The application technology does not require compliance with the temperature regime. In addition to roofing, the tape is widely used for cement tiles, plastic or glass structures.

Sealing tape SCT 20 is available in black with self-setting mastic. It has excellent ozone and UV resistance. The product is recommended for carrying out repair work in places of damaged insulation of self-supporting insulated wire.

Abris is a high-quality sealant in the form of tapes of various colors. Such products have an anti-adhesive layer on both sides. They are used to join parts made of brick, wood, metal and concrete. The scope of application of the products includes work with roofing, frame structures and the solution of various household tasks.The material is dispensed in rolls.

Ceresit CL is a tape for sealing joints during the construction of various structures. The products are distinguished by their elasticity and resistance to deformation. Specific features of the material require work with the tape at temperatures from +5 to +30 C.

Peculiarities

Almost all building materials and structures need additional components, since building products themselves provide the construction of a rough structure that needs processing, in particular, it concerns the sealing of various joints. Previously, gypsum, tow and a variety of self-made putties were used for such work.

But technical progress has made its own adjustments in this area of ​​construction and repair tasks, offering consumers a wide range of new products, whose functionality is many times higher than those of materials from the past. Such obsolete products have been replaced by sealing tape.

Today you can find on sale various types of tapes, due to which the products have a wide range of applications. This feature is explained by the fact that moisture adversely affects the durability of various structures, buildings, including communications, devices and parts that are present not only in the residential sphere, but also everywhere at industrial facilities. Based on this, the question regarding protection against contact with moisture is always relevant. This trend forces manufacturers to continually work to create high quality insulation products.

The sealing tape is a multifunctional product based on a composition of different raw materials, where bitumen is most often the main component. The products are distinguished by the ability to self-adhere to the base, which is its main advantage. Due to the special mesh structure, the material acquires the ability to reliably adhere to most construction products.

The product has water-repellent properties, the material easily takes the form of a working base, which greatly facilitates its operation and installation. The tape has high elasticity even at low temperatures, the material prevents the development and reproduction of harmful microorganisms, and also does not lose its properties in the course of contact with aggressive chemical compounds.

The composition of the elements that make up the tape includes several materials.

• The base is made of rubber or bitumen with an adhesive. These components provide the product with water resistance and are responsible for fixing and sealing the work surface.
• Strong layer of high strength aluminum foil. It provides tear resistance to the tape product.
• A special film edge layer that is removed before fixing the tape to the surface.

The presence of the above components allows you to perform high-quality sealing of seams and joints in any structure made from a wide variety of materials. Based on the area of ​​use, the self-adhesive sealant can be supplemented with layers of other raw materials. Most often, such measures are resorted to to increase any properties of the product.

What is good about the Nikoband tape ↑

The manufacturer calls the tapes of the Nicoband series self-adhesive. This, of course, does not mean that the tape is glued by itself. The term simply means that the tape is sticky, press it tightly enough to the surface for it to be securely fixed. Nicoband is made from modified bitumen with polymer components that significantly improve its properties.

Nicoband multilayer tape is ready to use. The bitumen-polymer composition, which is its basis, also serves as an adhesive

Let's name the obvious advantages of Nicoband products, thanks to which the sealant tape significantly "makes life easier" for builders and finishers:

Bituminous waterproofing tape of the Technonikol company is simple and easy to use. It is not much more difficult to glue it than ordinary construction tape. You just need to be careful.

Self-adhesive tape has excellent adhesion to the vast majority of building materials: metal, roll insulation, brick, concrete, plaster, wood, glass, mastics, etc.

Nicoband tape, with sufficient strength, is extremely plastic. During installation, without violating the integrity, it takes the desired shape, hugging the elements of a very whimsical shape.

High resistance to UV radiation and low temperatures provides Nikoband with good durability - at least 10 years, regardless of operating conditions.

Significant chemical resistance allows Nicobend belts to be used in a number of industries and storage facilities where aggressive substances are present.

Nikobend Sealant Tape is able to withstand extreme temperatures without loss of performance. This allows it to be used in any climatic conditions: from hot regions to the Arctic.

There is a significant choice of Nikoband sizes, sealing tapes can have a width of 5 to 30 cm. This allows rational use of the material.

The choice of sizes is sufficient to match the belt width exactly to the task at hand

Scope of application

Let's take a look at the areas where sealing tape is most commonly used.

• In construction work, in the field of utilities - among the list of tasks that the product solves, it is noted the sealing of joints between building materials, issues of tightness of windows, balconies and loggias, work related to the arrangement of seam roofing, laying roll materials, installation of water supply and sewerage systems, installation of plumbing and ventilation equipment, laying of heat-insulating raw materials on the pipeline.
• In the field of mechanical engineering - performance of insulation of various structures, cabins of cars or trucks, repair work on ships, sealing of railway transport.
• Oil industry - tapes are used to seal joints in pipeline systems to protect against corrosion of the constituent elements.
• Household - performing minor and major repairs to the home, including internal and external structures, for example, sealing window blocks, working with plumbing fixtures, as well as repairing clothes.

Tips & Tricks

The use of a sealing tape in the work requires adherence to some recommendations regarding installation:

• First of all, you need to carry out preliminary preparation of the working surface.
• Make sure it is free of grease or oil stains, old paint residues and various contaminants.
• Then the coating, which borders on the seam, must be treated with a waterproofing compound with a small overlap (two to three centimeters).
• The tape is cut from the roll and placed on a layer that should be still wet.
• The resulting coating must be "drowned" into the base with a spatula so that all the air can escape.
• Expansion joints are sealed with tape laid in the form of a loop.
• The joints of materials at the corners are stacked with a slight overlap.

For an overview of the Abris S-LTnp sealing tape (ZGM LLC), see the following video:

Why do you need a sealing tape ↑

Why do we need sealing tapes at all? After all, the builders used to manage without them. Is it worth spending the money? Anyone who has ever been involved in construction himself knows: the house is full of joints and cracks that need to be sealed.

Roofing, waterproofing of foundations and floors, window and door openings, communication entrances - existing leaks need to be closed with something if we do not want water, wind and cold to enter the house through them.A few decades ago, cracking cement mortars, blown tow, difficult to work and not very durable bituminous mastic were used for sealing. Those who were wealthier could afford to seal their roofs with lead plates according to centuries-old reliable but expensive methods.

Traditional technologies are labor intensive or unreliable. Construction is becoming more rational and technological: new materials allow work to be carried out quickly, while getting high quality for reasonable money.

In modern practice, the cracks are filled and insulated with polyurethane foam. Insulate from moisture and weathering with silicone or acrylic sealant. For joints where the use of sealant is irrational or impossible, special tapes are used.

On the market you can find many brands of special tapes for various purposes from a number of manufacturers. In our opinion, Nicoband sealant tape deserves a separate review because a well-established domestic manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing materials offers products of full European quality at "our" reasonable prices.

Views

Taking into account the scope of use, adhesive sealing tapes are classified as follows:

• one-sided products;
• double-sided products.

In the latter case, the material has a working surface on both sides.

In addition, the products are divided into several types.

Butylene tape

This product belongs to universal products made on butyl rubber base. During production, such products are covered with a thin sheet of aluminum. Glue the layer has a protective film based on silicone. The main component of the product is considered an excellent insulation compound and is also used as a protective material for raw materials such as wood, plastic or metal. Double-sided products are compatible with most PVC materials due to the chemical inertness of butylene. Products are recommended for use in different temperature conditions, products are resistant to negative temperatures. The operating temperature range is from + 120C to -60C. The tape is odorless.

The metal layer that the tape has provides it with resistance to ultraviolet light, alkali and various acids. Butylene elastic products are produced in lengths of 10 meters, the width of the goods on the market ranges from 5 cm to 30 cm with a thickness of up to 1 mm.

Bitumen-polymer products

This type has a special layer of polyethylene. The product is manufactured to provide dielectric and anti-corrosion protection of the bases, in addition, the bitumen tape is produced to insulate underground water supply and other pipelines. The products are allowed to be used with other types of bituminous raw materials, for example, they can be used during the repair of a bituminous roof.

Among the features of the product, it is worth highlighting the ability of the material to repeat the shape of any surfaces that have irregularities. In addition, under mechanical action on the tape, for example, in the event of cuts, it is released by self-sealing of the surface. The product is sold in rolls of 10 meters, the width of the product is 20 cm.

Polycarbonate tape

The material is used for sealing joints and insulating cracks in this raw material. Products do not allow air to pass through and do not lose their properties from exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

The second name of this product is the swellable cord. The material can have a rectangular or circular cross-section. Hydrophilic rubber is used for production. The process of increasing in size occurs after the contact of the raw material with water. The products are resistant to mechanical stress.It is recommended for use on surfaces made of metal, glass, natural stone and concrete, as well as for work with various composite materials.

Such products are needed in industrial facilities, they are often used in underground structures and on bridges. In addition, the tape is required for the insulation of basements, underground car parks, swimming pools and water tanks. As practice shows, products increase in size after contact with water 6 times.

The swellable tape has a long service life, and in comparison with other insulation materials, it has a low cost. The products are completely safe for humans and the environment.

Most often, products are necessary for working with plumbing and pipes in the bathroom and kitchen. When choosing waterproof products for use in apartments and private houses, it is worthwhile to carefully select products from the range presented, since fewer quality requirements may be imposed on materials for sealing seams and joints in the domestic sphere. However, issues related to water supply and sewerage in the home are also responsible and serious tasks.

Among the disadvantages of all of the above types of products, it is worth highlighting the need for periodic replacement of materials that will become unusable faster than the base itself. In some cases, experts recommend pre-treating seams or joints with liquid sealants.

Views

Self-adhesive tape is recommended for work in various fields. The demand for products is due to the quality characteristics and ease of use.

The product is a multi-layer system, the basic elements of which are:

• a waterproof layer of bitumen or rubber with a sticky adhesive mass, which is responsible for fixing the product with a sealed base;
• aluminum foil with high strength indicators, reliably protecting the tape from tearing;
• a special film that is removed before using the tape.

Such a composition makes it possible to perform durable sealing of any structure made from any raw material. Based on the scope of application, the basic composition of the material is sometimes supplemented with layers of other components (for example, to increase the protective or thermal insulation properties).

Depending on the area of ​​use of the tape, there are:

• bilateral;
• one-sided.

The first option assumes the presence of a working surface on both sides of the product, in contrast to the last type.

Also, the presented assortment of sealing tapes is divided into two main types.

Products for working with window openings. They are tape products made of polypropylene with an adhesive base, due to which adhesion to the surface of windows and slopes occurs. Products are recommended for moisture protection of structures. Their use eliminates the need to purchase and use plaster and sealant. A type of product for window openings is a vapor-permeable tape, similar in appearance to foam rubber. Its peculiarity lies in the ability to pass the condensate formed in the structure of the polyurethane foam. The products can be used at low temperatures.

The subtypes of these products are several product options:

Plaster. Its distinctive feature is the structure of the adhesive layer. It allows you to instantly glue surfaces together. Due to its good adhesion, the material is suitable for concrete, glass, natural stone, plastic and ceramics. Instead of searching for a tape of the desired color, the material can be easily painted in the desired shade. The assortment of this type of finished goods includes four color options.

• Ecobit. In this case, a copper or aluminum film is applied to the base layer, the protection of which is provided by polyester.The material forms a high-quality waterproof coating on glass, metal, cement products. Due to this, the products are often used for repairing roofs, pipes, plumbing and sewerage.
• Titanium. It features a polyurethane coating over an anti-condensation polyester base. Such a composition increases wind protection and softens the effects of temperature extremes.

• Masterflax. This material has a specific edge composition that favorably affects the level of sealing. The products are widely used for working with PVC structures, various metal surfaces, concrete bases. Such products are advised to be additionally fixed with nails or glued in two overlap layers.
• Comfort. This material contains a special membrane capable of absorbing moisture, and then, thanks to diffusion, remove it. The main component of the product is special raw materials, which are made from polyester fibers coated with polyurethane. The operational period of the product is about 10 years.

Butyl rubber tapes are also often on sale, which perfectly protect against steam and moisture. Most of them have a double-sided surface for fixing.

Scope of application

Self-adhesive tape is most often in demand in several areas of activity:

In construction and public utilities - processing of seams between panels of structures, tightness of window and balcony blocks, construction and repair of a rigid roof, as well as fixation of rolled roofing products, installation of sewage and water supply lines, plumbing, installation of ventilation equipment, thermal insulation of the pipeline.

• In transport engineering - work with the cabin of freight and light vehicles and repair of ships, sealing the cabin of special equipment and cars in order to reduce vibration.
• In the oil and gas sector - ensuring protection against corrosion of pipeline seams, repairing insulation.
• Domestic use - carrying out various repair work in apartments or private houses (including work related to clothing and plumbing in bathrooms and toilets).

Manufacturers

On the counters of modern building supermarkets you can find products of domestic and foreign manufacturers.

In the assortment of goods, the following trademarks should be noted that sell sealing tapes.

• Nicoband - the presented products belong to the group of bitumen-polymer products. Double-sided products are available in different colors, based on the most common colors in which roofing materials are made, when choosing a shade as a guideline. The composition of the products makes it possible to use them for both external and internal work. In addition to sealing the roof and waterproofing membranes, the joints of cold water supply pipes, the seams between polycarbonate products are treated with tape, they are used for wooden and concrete structures for various purposes.
• Tape "Guerlain" - is in demand for work with the roof of buildings, sealing car parts and so on. Several tape sealants are produced under this brand, for example, "Guerlain-D", "Guerlain-AG", "Guerlain-FA", which are different in composition and scope of use, there are vapor-permeable products.
• "Liplent" - it is mainly necessary for working with seams of structures made of metal or concrete in the industrial field.
• Self-adhesive products of the "Vikar" trademark can be used not only for sealing roofing materials, but also for removing ventilation and chimneys.

• FUM-tape is in demand in the household sphere. Products are made in various colors and sizes.
• Ekobit - recommended for insulation of ventilation and chimney, also proved to be excellent in the course of sealing window blocks. In addition, the product can be used for tiles, glass and plastic.
• "Abris" is a tape sealant used for work with brick base, wood and metal. The products are used in the household and industrial fields.
• Ceresit CL is a sealing tape for construction work with a high level of elasticity and resistance to loss of shape, due to which it is often used instead of a liquid sealant during repairs.

Features of the application of Nicoband ↑

As we mentioned, there is nothing difficult to use with the tape. It is necessary to thoroughly clean the fixing surface from dirt and dry it. If there are oil stains, be sure to remove them with a degreaser. After measuring, cut a piece of tape of the desired length. If it is necessary to seal a joint with a complex curvilinear configuration, it is advisable to make sure in advance that the strip can be bent as required. Carefully, without jerking, remove the protective transparent film from the adhesive side of Nikobend. The tape must be precisely "put" in place the first time. If you "miss", raise the strip and press it again, the fixing reliability will decrease. Press firmly against the surface, making sure that no air bubbles remain. You can work without restrictions at an air temperature of at least + 5 ºC. It is possible in colder weather, even in frosts, but the fixing surfaces and the tape itself will have to be heated.

Sequence of sealing joints with one-sided (top) and double-sided (bottom) tapes

We hope we have explained in general terms how Nicoband self-adhesive sealing tape can be useful for professional builders and private developers. Given the simple application technology, many sealing works can actually be done independently. Nevertheless, we recall that the installation of roofs and waterproofing is a responsible and by no means always an easy task. Construction mistakes are often very costly. For those readers who do not have the opportunity to understand the intricacies of the construction craft, we recommend that you involve experienced craftsmen in the work.