Paintable Joints

Key Takeaways: 

  • Use paintable joint sealants for smooth, seamless finishes in interior walls, trims, and corners.  
  • Acrylic and hybrid sealants deliver the best combination of flexibility, adhesion, and fast paintability.
  • Soudal’s Pro Gaps range offers easy application, low shrinkage, and professional results for painters and decorators.
  • Always check paint compatibility and allow adequate curing time before painting. 

Achieving a Perfect Finish with Paintable Joints:

For interior projects, a clean paint finish depends on using the right paintable joint sealant. Cracks, uneven edges, or poor adhesion can ruin the appearance of freshly painted walls or trims. Acrylic sealants are the most common solution, offering easy application, fast drying, and compatibility with most water-based paints. 

Soudal’s Pro Gaps range includes high-quality fillers specifically designed for painting and finishing work. Pro Gaps Fill & Paint  is the all-rounder, a flexible, multipurpose filler that levels joints, fills cracks, and creates a smooth, paint-ready surface. When speed matters, Pro Gaps Quick Dry is ideal, drying rapidly so you can move from filling to painting in one go. For a fine finish that can be sanded and shaped to perfection, Pro Gaps Light Speed Filler offers superior smoothness and minimal shrinkage once cured. 

Hybrid sealants, such as Gorilla MS, also provide paintability combined with excellent elasticity and adhesion, making them suitable for more dynamic areas or where surfaces may move slightly. For outdoor or glazing applications, select a specialised hybrid or polyurethane-based sealant for long-term flexibility and UV resistance. 

FAQs

How soon can I paint over Pro Gaps fillers?

Most can be painted once fully cured, Quick Dry is immediately paintable with gloss, semi-gloss, and low sheen paint. Flat and ceiling paints can be painted after only 10 minutes. Due to its unique composition, it minimises the risk for mud cracking or paint crazing, even with difficult highly filled and covering paints. 

Do these fillers crack under paint?

No, the flexible formula prevents cracking or flaking as surfaces expand or contract.

Are they suitable for skirting boards and trims?

Absolutely, Pro Gaps Fill & Paint is perfect for fine detail work and smooth paint transitions.

Can I sand Pro Gaps fillers?

Yes, Light Speed Filler is specifically designed for easy sanding and finishing before painting.