GE (Henkel)

Advanced Silicone 2 Kitchen & Bath Sealant

Clear / white · US · not yet reviewed

Short answer

Water-ready: 8 hours after application (shorter only under the manufacturer’s stated conditions — see below).
Not paintable.

Start the clock

When did you apply it?
Outdoors, temperature, bead size
Where?
Thickness

The 30-minute water time only applies to small beads in warm, humid conditions.

Stated times

  • Tack-free30 minutes
  • Water-ready8 hours*
  • Safe to touch1 day
  • Full cure1 day
  • Paint-readyNot paintable

* Shorter only under the manufacturer’s stated conditions.

From GE (Henkel) data sheet · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 73°F and 50% relative humidity
  • The 30-minute water-ready claim applies only to beads of 3/16 in. or less at 65°F or warmer and 50% humidity or higher. Otherwise wait 8 hours. Do not touch or clean for 24 hours.
  • Temperature range: -31°F to 100°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Tack-free: 73°F and 50% RH
  • Water-ready: 30 minutes only if bead ≤ 3/16 in., ≥ 65°F and ≥ 50% RH
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Questions

How long before Advanced Silicone 2 Kitchen & Bath Sealant can get wet?

GE (Henkel) states: Exposure to water possible in 30 minutes with bead size max 3/16 in., temperature min 65°F and humidity min 50%; otherwise do not expose to water for 8 hours. Conditions: 30 minutes only if bead ≤ 3/16 in., ≥ 65°F and ≥ 50% RH. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

Can Advanced Silicone 2 Kitchen & Bath Sealant be painted?

GE (Henkel) states: Not paintable. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

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