Selection Guide: Interior
Interior expansion joint covers from Sika Emseal are designed to maximize durability, enhance life safety, and coordinate aesthetically. How to select floor expansion joints?
Interior Floor
Description
- 1 or 2-Hour, Built-In Fire-Rating (UL 2079)
- Integral coverplate
- “No Bump” option ensures smooth rolling surface
- “Infill” option receives flooring for aesthetic integration
- Non-invasively anchored
- Integrates into flooring
Details
2″ to 10″
(50 – 250mm)
100% Movement (+50%/-50%)
Description
Solid aluminum
Recess mount
Heavy load rating
Details
Joint sizes up to:
3/8″ – 4″ (10 – 75mm)
Movement:
Varies by Model
Description
Alum/elastomeric
Recessed/Surface mounted options
Standard load rating
Floor/Wall/Ceiling options
Details
Joint size:
Floor:
1″ – 3″ (25mm – 75mm)
Wall/Ceiling:
1″ – 6″ (25mm – 150mm)
Movement:
Floor = 50% Total
Wall/Ceiling = 100% Total
Description
Solid aluminum
Recessed/Surface mounted options
Medium load rating
Details
Joint sizes:
FJF = 1″ – 6″ (25mm – 150mm)
FJS = 2″ (50mm)
Movement:
FJF = >100% total
FJS = 50% total
Description
Aluminum with colored elastomeric gland
Flush mounted
Details
Joint size:
NBW = 4″ – 24″ (100 – 610mm)
NBS = 2″ – 24″ (50 – 610mm)
Movement:
>100% total
Description
Solid aluminum w/ stainless-steel options
Recessed/Surface mounted options
Medium-heavy load rating
Details
Joint sizes:
FNB = 2″ – 24″ (50mm – 610mm)
FXE = 4 – 18″ (100mm – 455mm)
Movement:
FNB = >100% total
FXE = >100% total
Description
Aluminum seismic pan for flooring infill
Recess mounted
Details
Joint sizes:
2″ – 18″ (50 – 455mm)
Description
Aluminum or stainless-steel options
Recessed/Surface mounted options
Heavy load rating
Details
- Max joint opening:
- Up to 27″ (685mm)
Description
Aluminum with colored elastomeric gland
Flush mounted
Details
Joint size:
2″ – 6″ (50 – 150mm)
Movement:
>100% total
Interior Wall
Description
Anodized aluminum
Surface/Flush mounted options
Details
Joint size:
1″ – 6″ (25mm – 150mm)
Movement:
>100% total
Description
Alum/elastomeric
Recessed/Surface mounted options
Standard load rating
Floor/Wall/Ceiling options
Details
Joint size:
Floor:
1″ – 3″ (25mm – 75mm)
Wall/Ceiling:
1″ – 6″ (25mm – 150mm)
Movement:
Floor = 50% Total
Wall/Ceiling = 100% Total
Description
Aluminum with colored elastomeric gland
Flush mounted
Details
Joint size:
NBW = 4″ – 24″ (100 – 610mm)
NBS = 2″ – 24″ (50 – 610mm)
Movement:
>100% total
Description
- Colored elastomeric seal
- Recess mounted
Details
Joint sizes:
Exterior:
WSW = 10″ – 24″ (50mm – 610mm)
Interior:
WSE/WSC = 2″ – 6″ (50mm – 150mm)
Movement:
WSW = >100% total
WSE/WSC = >100% total