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Supreme Silicone Kitchen & Bath Sealant vs Advanced Polymer Mortar Joint Sealant

Compare cure times, application limits, and real-conditions performance for GE's Supreme Silicone Kitchen & Bath Sealant and Quikrete's Advanced Polymer Mortar Joint Sealant. Adjust the sliders below for your actual temperature and humidity.

SpecificationBath SealantJoint Sealant
ManufacturerGEQuikrete
Full cure (lab)24h192h
Open time10 min30 min
Dry to touch30 min60 min
Min application temp-31°F40°F
Max application temp100°F95°F
Safety flagsSkinning riskNone

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Which should you choose for cure time?

  • - Supreme Silicone Kitchen & Bath Sealant has the faster baseline full cure (24h vs 192h).
  • - Supreme Silicone Kitchen & Bath Sealant allows the lower minimum application temperature (-31°F).
  • - Advanced Polymer Mortar Joint Sealant gives more working time before assembly pressure or tooling becomes urgent.
  • - Deep silicone beads need extra full-cure margin even after the surface skins.

Supreme Silicone Kitchen & Bath Sealant has a 24h full cure time with a 10-minute open time.

Advanced Polymer Mortar Joint Sealant has a 192h full cure time with a 30-minute open time.

These products serve different purposes — check each product's individual page for full substrate compatibility details before deciding.

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Supreme Silicone Kitchen & Bath Sealant data from manufacturer TDS · last verified Jun 2026.

Advanced Polymer Mortar Joint Sealant data from manufacturer TDS · last verified Jun 2026.

Important: Results are estimates only. Always follow manufacturer instructions. Not suitable for structural, load-bearing, or safety-critical applications.