Elasticity and persistence are key words in the construction and repair of boats and ships which are constantly exposed to UV light and buffeting of wind and waves. The elastic adhesive and sealants  systems specially developed by Sika for the marine industry offer outstanding performance where it is needed. Equally suitable for all types of construction – timber, fiberglass, aluminium or steel – Sika’s extensive line of marine products covers all your caulking, levelling, bedding, sealing and bonding needs.

Modelling, Teak Decking, Glass Bonding and Sealing of Leisure Boats and Yachts

Sika is a world leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of a complete range of acoustic adhesives, sealants and flooring for the shipbuilding industry. Recognized as experts by the world of yachting, shipyards and boat owners call on Sika or Sikaflex® when they are looking for an efficient product for the construction, repair or maintenance of their boats.

In the early 1980’s Sika discovered the teak caulking application as a potential market. By then, the application was executed with a two component polysulfide material. The product and application showed issues during the mixing procedure as air was included by applying the product and whereby later bubbles became visible.

The one-component Sikaflex®, elastic polyurethane, made the process easier, faster and cleaner. Nowadays, Sikaflex® is the global reference for teak deck caulking.

Teak deck application on the deck of a ship
50,000m2
World leader in marine glazing systems for superyachts and sailing boats with over 50,000m2 glass bonding adhesive used in 1 year
400,000m2
Over 400,000m2 of teak deck has been caulked wit Sikaflex® 290 DC PRO in one year

Marine Applications

Teak Decking

Timber and teak decks are of functional and esthetical importance. Since maritime conditions are very harsh, watertight, Hi-UV-resistant deck caulking adhesive and sealants are absolutely essential.

Glass Bonding

High modulus UV-resistant adhesives and sealants are suitable for both organic and mineral glass windows ensuring that thermal expansions, structure dilatation and movements are absorbed and minimized progressively.

Exterior Sealing

Resistant to weathering and seawater, Sika sealants are the perfect all-rounders for exterior applications. Interior sealants are ideal to seal furnishings and fittings on ships, yachts and sailing boats.

Interior Sealing

Products offered in Marine and leisure combine long open time, high gap filling capacities, composite bonding capacities and thixotropy for an easier process.

Structural Bonding

Structural bonding adhesives from Sika are capable to support high mechanical stresses in order to prevent the possibility of joint fracture due to impact or crushing forces.