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    anyone Silicon first?

    Hi, I usally tile , then grout then silcone, But the job im doing at moment tiling over a bath with a shower im tight on days after was lot extra prep, I thinking if i finished tiling and silconed same day then grouted next day would save time waiting till next day for adhesive set before...
  2. R

    People who specialise in Silicon sealing

    I remember reading somewhere that there's a specific trade or at least people who are very skilled at Silicon sealing. I have a lot of corners in a soon to be completed bathroom that will need this doing and I want it done really well as if not, it can really spoil the final appearance. I...
  3. T

    Silicon in joints instead of grout ?

    Hi all Im curently constructing a new patio at home using porcelain tlies , the tiles are 1000x500 with 5mm joints , they’re a white / very light grey colour . I’m toying with the idea of using Silicon in all the joints as apposed to grout , I’m a dab hand with a mastic gun & could get a...
  4. J

    Neutral cure Silicon & Mapei tanking

    I'm installing some acrylic shower panels onto Aquapanel. Ideally I'd like to seal the shower tray to the wall with Classi seal or similar then tank over before installing panels, for the best possible seal. The glossy acrylic panels I'm putting in (lustrolite) need a neutral cure Silicon...
  5. J

    Does Silicon adhere to Silicon

    Just wondering Does Silicon adhere/seal to it self For instance, is it ok to seal a shower tray to the tiles and then seal the wall corners, down to the tray. You know, if you've not much practice at applying sealant. Or should it all be done at the same time?
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    Silicon Carbide discs, which grades to tidy up porc. edge?

    Can anyone recommend which grades to start off with SiC discs on a grinder to tidy up a cut edge on porcelain tiles? Just to smooth the glazed edge when seen from the front. Thanks
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    Ardex Any ideas please tiles stained from Ardex coloured Silicon

    Please can you help i have just had my bathroom done. I bought Ardex coloured silver shimmer Silicon to match grout. The residue from Silicon has stained tiles. I have tried: White spirit Meths MultiSolve by CT1 Viakil (normally does everything for me) HG grout cleaner Fila tile and stone...
  8. J

    Best mould resistant Silicon

    Hi. I'm just wondering, in your experience which are the best mould resistant Silicon sealants? I used one to sort the tired Silicon in our shower about six months ago and already it has a speck of mould, so I don't want that to happen with the brand new shower that I'm installing. So, have...
  9. J

    do i have to Silicon around kitchen worktop?

    1st- when doing a kitchen splashback, when finishing off do you have to Silicon around the bottom where the tiles sit on the worktop?? 2nd- are there any methods when using adhesive to mix in the wall sealant with it so you dont have to wait for the walls to dry before tiling ? thanks ..
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    Internal corner trim or Silicon?

    Hi Can you please let me know if a product like Schlüter DILEX-EKE or equivalent internal profile trim is generally visually cleaner than using Silicon? I assume 3 way internal corners could look messy if not cut correctly but was wondering if I should go for some sort or trim like this for...
  11. R

    Silicon joins at bottom of wall profiles

    Hi. Hope someone more knowledgeable than me can help. I am about to install a Merlyn Series 10 shower (sliding doors fitted in a tiled recess) and the instructions state that the inside of the vertical wall profiles need to be Silicon sealed against the wall tiles (after the tray has been...
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    Cramer fugi kit for Silicon work

    I purchased this kit lately as to stop me using finger and have used it a couple of times, first time I used a fine mist spray bottle with soapy water, second time I used kit dry and just used builders wipes to clean tool often. Must say I think Silicon took a very good hold onto both sides of...
  13. Stevev

    Which Silicon for double glazing profiles

    Hi, I'm putting dbl glazing profile back and they are usually siliconed together, but, which one? A general builders one?
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    Lithofin Stain Stop: before or after Silicon sealant?

    Hi there I'm a DIYer restoring a shower in my house. The tiles are limestone. Grouting and tiles have been throughly cleaned - and grouting sealant applied. I'm now ready to apply Lithofin Stain Stop. Should it be applied before or after Silicon sealant? If before, how long must I leave it to...
  15. Rosco100

    New Silicon gun tried and tested

    Been using one these all week and what a great bit of kit,Highly recommend getting one(we've got them in stock) but they're not cheap but worth it
  16. J

    Silicon joints and Cramer

    After a member posting about the Fugi 5 Piece kit I thought I would see what they were all about (More easy Silicon joints | Cramer FUGI Professional - https://www.cramer.gmbh/en/Silicon-joints/fugi-professional), and subsequently buy the kit. I have always use the angle nozzle + wet finger...
  17. J

    Silicon Carbide Discs + Flexible Backer for Angle Grinder / SAIT

    I bought some 5" discs (United Abrasives SAIC) along with a flexible backing pad (hook type) to fit into a grinder. (4" also available) for polishing ceramic cut edges. I will also try them in one of my air polishers. These were from ATS Diamond Tools with some help. (SAIT Velour Silicon...
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    How To Choose The Right Silicon Sealant - Univar - General

    Overview of Silicones Sealant Chemistries - http://www.adhesives.org/adhesives-sealants/adhesives-sealants-overview/sealant-technologies/sealant-chemistries Ref. Univar Specialty Consumables - https://www.univarsc.com/ Silicon sealant is actually quite a broad term that is used a lot...
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    Unibond Sale + One Stop Shop Silicon + Sealant Feature

    I had an email showing sales of Unibond Sealants, Adhesives (75817 42139 (+dept_id:180) (+subdept_id:3295) - Search Results - Toolstation - https://goo.gl/btq8fP or +unibond +cat74offers - Search Results - Toolstation -...
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    1mm gap for bath Silicon?

    Hey, is 1mm gap too small for last tile row above bath for Silicon?

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