{"product_id":"boatlife-life-calk-marine-polysulfide-sealant-bedding-compound","title":"BoatLIFE Life-Calk Marine Polysulfide Sealant \u0026 Bedding Compound","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoatLIFE Life-Calk Marine Polysulfide Sealant \u0026amp; Bedding Compound\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife-Calk is a permanently flexible, polysulfide-based marine sealant and bedding compound trusted for decades on teak decks, through-hull fittings, and below-waterline seams. Unlike silicone-based sealants, polysulfide chemistry bonds tenaciously to wood, fiberglass, metal, and glass — and can be sanded, painted, and re-bedded without the adhesion failures common with silicone. It’s the professional’s choice for teak deck work and any application where long-term flexibility and fuel resistance are non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanently flexible polysulfide formula — will not crack or harden over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTack-free in 1–3 days; full cure delivers a firm, rubber-like seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent resistance to teak oils, gasoline, and diesel fuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be sanded and painted after cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonds to fiberglass, wood, metal, glass, and itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for above- and below-waterline use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be applied underwater for emergency repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeak and laid-deck seam sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedding deck hardware, cleats, and stanchion bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough-hull fittings and underwater seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeel bolt and rudder fitting seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull-to-deck joints on wooden and fiberglass boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny application requiring a fuel-resistant, sandable, paintable flexible seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife-Calk is the right call when you’re working with teak decks or any fitting that will be exposed to fuel, teak oil, or needs to be sanded flush after bedding. Polysulfide is the traditional choice for teak seams because it stays flexible without bonding so aggressively that future removal becomes destructive. For non-teak applications where a faster-curing, high-strength bond is preferred, a polyurethane sealant like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sudbury-350-marine-penetrating-sealant\"\u003eSudbury 350 Marine Penetrating Sealant\u003c\/a\u003e may be worth comparing. For smaller touch-up jobs on teak or hardware, the tube format of Life-Calk (if available in your catalog) is a practical companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250760417316,"sku":"76-1035","price":59.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/76-1033_eab38943-acf5-49df-8f3f-13333ed56262.jpg?v=1786509704","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/boatlife-life-calk-marine-polysulfide-sealant-bedding-compound","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}