Firestop joints EI30–EI90 (Steinhausen)

Clean, durable joints – tone‑in‑tone, neatly tooled and documented.

Why professional joints matter

Clean, elastic joints protect substrates from moisture and handle building movement without cracking. Around Steinhausen we ensure two‑sided adhesion, correct joint geometry and a crisp finish – fully documented.

Common failure patterns

  • Adhesion loss: poor prep/missing primer.
  • Shrinkage: wrong geometry/insufficient depth.
  • Mould: persistent moisture or wrong product.
  • Colour mismatch: visually noisy result.

Early replacement prevents costly damage.

Applications

Interior

Bathrooms/showers, kitchens, window finish joints, floor/wall joints.

Exterior

Façades, balconies/terraces, plinths. UV‑stable systems required.

Step by step

  1. Assessment: width/depth, substrate, movement.
  2. Masking & surface protection.
  3. Removal of old sealant; clean/degrease.
  4. Backer rod sized for two‑sided adhesion.
  5. Primer per system.
  6. Application & geometry by detail.
  7. Tooling/finish & photo report.

Materials compared

  • Sanitary silicone: very elastic, mildew‑resistant; not paintable.
  • Hybrid: wide adhesion, sometimes paintable; robust outdoors.
  • PU: strong for more structural connections.

Colour & finish

Tone‑in‑tone and crisp edges deliver a calm, premium look.

Quality & documentation

  • Photo report with details
  • Batch/primer/backer rod recorded
  • Handover with care guidance

Case study Steinhausen

Old joint removed, bond faces prepared, correctly sized backer installed, primed as required and sealant tooled evenly. Result: tight, clean joints with a consistent colour.

Frequently asked

Service life?

Typically 5–10 years, depending on use, material and care.

When usable again?

Skin after 10–30 min; full cure 12–48 h depending on system.

Paintable?

Silicone no; hybrid/PU sometimes.

Standards?

Execution per manufacturer guidance and applicable EN/SIA.

Video

Short clip (30s)

About the clip

Shown: removal, cleaning, priming, application, tooling. Times/materials depend on the project – see the report.

Gallery

Facts

Industry
Firestop
Location
Steinhausen
Systems
Hybrid, silicone, PU

Execution & documentation

Assess substrates, mask precisely, prime per system, extrude evenly and tool cleanly. Documented with batch numbers and detail photos.

Tips & tricks

  • Squeegee & ventilate
  • Mild cleaners
  • Don’t paint over joints
  • Keep movement joints clean

Further reading

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