Sikaflex 1A Plus
Sikaflex 1A Plus earns a best-in-class spot for polyurethane sealant use thanks to Sika’s proven hybrid formulation that balances strong adhesion, long-term elasticity and UV/weathering resistance — making it a reliable choice for both building façades and trim work. Compared with the list, it offers a professional-grade cure profile and broader substrate compatibility than typical construction adhesives like LePage PL Premium, while usually being more cost-effective for vertical sealing than premium movement joints such as Tremco Dymonic 100. Its worldwide distribution and technical support also deliver a predictable life-cycle cost advantage for large projects.
Flexible joint hero
Weatherproof wonder
Flexible joint hero
Weatherproof wonder
Review Summary
"Users report excellent adhesion, long-term flexibility and weather resistance for exterior joints, with the tradeoffs of strong odor and slower cure in low humidity."
Paints like magic
One-component polyurethane sealant with strong adhesion to wood, metal, and concrete.
Paints like magic
One-component polyurethane sealant with strong adhesion to wood, metal, and concrete.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Sikaflex 1A Plus earns a best-in-class spot for polyurethane sealant use thanks to Sika’s proven hybrid formulation that balances strong adhesion, long-term elasticity and UV/weathering resistance — making it a reliable choice for both building façades and trim work. Compared with the list, it offers a professional-grade cure profile and broader substrate compatibility than typical construction adhesives like LePage PL Premium, while usually being more cost-effective for vertical sealing than premium movement joints such as Tremco Dymonic 100. Its worldwide distribution and technical support also deliver a predictable life-cycle cost advantage for large projects.
Flexible joint hero
Weatherproof wonder
Paints like magic
One-component polyurethane sealant with strong adhesion to wood, metal, and concrete.
Flexible, durable weather resistance and good movement capability for joints.
Flexible joint hero
Weatherproof wonder
Paints like magic
One-component polyurethane sealant with strong adhesion to wood, metal, and concrete.
Flexible, durable weather resistance and good movement capability for joints.
LePage PL Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive
LePage PL Premium positions itself as the market leader for heavy-duty polyurethane construction bonding, delivering exceptional shear strength and substrate adhesion at a generally lower price point than specialist sealants. While not optimized for high-movement perimeter joints like Tremco Dymonic 100 or self-leveling concrete gaps like DAP 3.0, it is a financially attractive, multi-purpose solution when structural bonding and seam fill are required in addition to basic sealing. For contractors who need both adhesive strength and polyurethane chemistry, it often reduces labor and material costs versus sourcing separate adhesive and sealant products.
Bond like a pro
Structural grip champ
Bond like a pro
Structural grip champ
Review Summary
"Reviewers like its extremely strong bonds across many substrates and durable long-term performance, while noting it can be messy to apply and tends to string or foam during application."
Fast-grab magic
High-strength polyurethane construction adhesive engineered for structural bonding.
Fast-grab magic
High-strength polyurethane construction adhesive engineered for structural bonding.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Time-Saving Convenience
LePage PL Premium positions itself as the market leader for heavy-duty polyurethane construction bonding, delivering exceptional shear strength and substrate adhesion at a generally lower price point than specialist sealants. While not optimized for high-movement perimeter joints like Tremco Dymonic 100 or self-leveling concrete gaps like DAP 3.0, it is a financially attractive, multi-purpose solution when structural bonding and seam fill are required in addition to basic sealing. For contractors who need both adhesive strength and polyurethane chemistry, it often reduces labor and material costs versus sourcing separate adhesive and sealant products.
Bond like a pro
Structural grip champ
Fast-grab magic
High-strength polyurethane construction adhesive engineered for structural bonding.
Moisture-curing formula that bonds to wood, concrete, metal and many composites.
Bond like a pro
Structural grip champ
Fast-grab magic
High-strength polyurethane construction adhesive engineered for structural bonding.
Moisture-curing formula that bonds to wood, concrete, metal and many composites.
Tremco Dymonic 100
Tremco Dymonic 100 is a market-leading polyurethane sealant for high-movement joints and commercial building envelopes, prized for exceptional elasticity, long-term color stability and compatibility with many substrates and finishes. It generally commands a premium price relative to commodity products like DAP 3.0 or Mulco Supra, but that cost is offset by superior movement accommodation and lower lifecycle maintenance in demanding expansion-joint applications. Compared with Sikaflex 1A Plus it targets more aggressive expansion/contraction environments and is often specified where maximum joint performance and longevity matter most.
Elastic high-mover
Non-sag superstar
Elastic high-mover
Non-sag superstar
Review Summary
"Pros praise its professional-grade durability, UV and weather resistance, and long-term elasticity in building joints; the main complaints are the premium price and limited DIY availability."
Paint-ready finish
Low-modulus polyurethane sealant formulated for exterior joints with high movement.
Paint-ready finish
Low-modulus polyurethane sealant formulated for exterior joints with high movement.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Increased Safety & Security
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Tremco Dymonic 100 is a market-leading polyurethane sealant for high-movement joints and commercial building envelopes, prized for exceptional elasticity, long-term color stability and compatibility with many substrates and finishes. It generally commands a premium price relative to commodity products like DAP 3.0 or Mulco Supra, but that cost is offset by superior movement accommodation and lower lifecycle maintenance in demanding expansion-joint applications. Compared with Sikaflex 1A Plus it targets more aggressive expansion/contraction environments and is often specified where maximum joint performance and longevity matter most.
Elastic high-mover
Non-sag superstar
Paint-ready finish
Low-modulus polyurethane sealant formulated for exterior joints with high movement.
Excellent adhesion and long-term UV and weather resistance for façades and windows.
Elastic high-mover
Non-sag superstar
Paint-ready finish
Low-modulus polyurethane sealant formulated for exterior joints with high movement.
Excellent adhesion and long-term UV and weather resistance for façades and windows.
DAP 3.0 Self-Leveling Concrete Sealant
DAP 3.0 Self-Leveling is the practical choice for horizontal concrete joints where a true self-leveling polyurethane formulation speeds installation and eliminates tooling, delivering a cost-effective solution for sidewalks, parking decks and slab control joints. It is generally more economical than vertical-grade products like Sikaflex or Tremco Dymonic 100 but is specialized for flat, moving concrete surfaces and not intended for vertical or overhead sealing. For projects focused on fast installation and lower material cost per linear foot on horizontal joints, DAP 3.0 offers a strong technical and financial advantage.
Pours itself flat
Crack-mender pro
Pours itself flat
Crack-mender pro
Review Summary
"Users find it easy to pour with reliable self-leveling for horizontal concrete joints and good flexibility once cured, though some report surface wear or hairline cracks under heavy long-term traffic."
Traffic-ready quick
Self-leveling polyurethane sealant designed specifically for horizontal concrete joints and cracks.
Traffic-ready quick
Self-leveling polyurethane sealant designed specifically for horizontal concrete joints and cracks.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
DAP 3.0 Self-Leveling is the practical choice for horizontal concrete joints where a true self-leveling polyurethane formulation speeds installation and eliminates tooling, delivering a cost-effective solution for sidewalks, parking decks and slab control joints. It is generally more economical than vertical-grade products like Sikaflex or Tremco Dymonic 100 but is specialized for flat, moving concrete surfaces and not intended for vertical or overhead sealing. For projects focused on fast installation and lower material cost per linear foot on horizontal joints, DAP 3.0 offers a strong technical and financial advantage.
Pours itself flat
Crack-mender pro
Traffic-ready quick
Self-leveling polyurethane sealant designed specifically for horizontal concrete joints and cracks.
Forms a flexible, traffic-resistant seal that accommodates substrate movement.
Pours itself flat
Crack-mender pro
Traffic-ready quick
Self-leveling polyurethane sealant designed specifically for horizontal concrete joints and cracks.
Forms a flexible, traffic-resistant seal that accommodates substrate movement.
$10-20 CAD
Mulco Supra 100% Polyurethane Sealant
Mulco Supra 100% Polyurethane Sealant is positioned as a value-oriented, fully polyurethane solution that delivers durable adhesion and flexibility for general-purpose sealing tasks, making it attractive to contractors and DIYers seeking performance close to premium brands at a lower upfront cost. While it may lack the extensive track record and global support network of Sika or the ultra-high movement rating of Tremco Dymonic 100, Mulco Supra competes strongly on price-for-performance for routine perimeter and construction joints. In mixed-bid scenarios it can reduce material spend without sacrificing the core benefits of 100% polyurethane chemistry.
100% gutsy seal
Joint-flex veteran
100% gutsy seal
Joint-flex veteran
Review Summary
"Users say it adheres well and stays flexible over time for a variety of joints, but note issues with initial tackiness, odor during cure, and fewer color/packaging options than market leaders."
Long-haul weatherproof
100% polyurethane formulation delivering strong adhesion and long-term elasticity.
Long-haul weatherproof
100% polyurethane formulation delivering strong adhesion and long-term elasticity.
Increased Safety & Security
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Mulco Supra 100% Polyurethane Sealant is positioned as a value-oriented, fully polyurethane solution that delivers durable adhesion and flexibility for general-purpose sealing tasks, making it attractive to contractors and DIYers seeking performance close to premium brands at a lower upfront cost. While it may lack the extensive track record and global support network of Sika or the ultra-high movement rating of Tremco Dymonic 100, Mulco Supra competes strongly on price-for-performance for routine perimeter and construction joints. In mixed-bid scenarios it can reduce material spend without sacrificing the core benefits of 100% polyurethane chemistry.
100% gutsy seal
Joint-flex veteran
Long-haul weatherproof
100% polyurethane formulation delivering strong adhesion and long-term elasticity.
Durable weatherproofing suitable for building envelope joints and demanding conditions.
100% gutsy seal
Joint-flex veteran
Long-haul weatherproof
100% polyurethane formulation delivering strong adhesion and long-term elasticity.
Durable weatherproofing suitable for building envelope joints and demanding conditions.
$12-25 CAD