Cornertape

[brendanbreeze]

Hello all

I'm sure this has been discussed to death on here but just had to write about it.

Used cornertape for the 1st time yesterday and WOW what a result.

Only been tiling for about a year and I've been using the old diluted fairy liquid and finger method up until now...with varying results. I had to use a combination of small and large width tape as the work tops I was tiling to Were poorly installed which meant varying size gap. But the finish I acheived using the tape was amazing (even though I do say so myself).

I'll definatley be using it on every job from now on as it was so simple to use (watch the demo online 1st as the instructions on the box aren't great)

I'd highly recommend it to anyone who finds it difficult working with silicone. You'll get a pro finish first time you use it.

Brendan

 

[mikethetile]

I havent used it myself Brendan

i take it you pull it before the silicone has set

 

[brendanbreeze]

Yes , once you've applied the tape properly, You're left with two strips of sliver tape running perfectly paralell to each other, with a gap running through the middle for the silicone. Simply apply the silcone, smooth over with the tool supplied then peel off the silver tape. And you're left with a perfectly straight and smooth silcone line.

 

[mikethetile]

It sounds good Brendan

ive tried maasking tape in the past but gave up on it and went back to the old way

bad siliconing is an eyesore and can spoil an otherwise perfect job

im going to try it and see how quick it is

thanks for sharing your experiance with us

 

[kilty55]

i use cornertape,only tried it recently and what a great product,use it every job now.

siliconing was not my favourite job but is now flawless

my only concern is that only 1 topps tiles store in edinburgh stocks it and i was told they are discontinuing it ,i hope this product doesnt dissapear

 

[mikethetile]

i use cornertape,only tried it recently and what a great product,use it every job now.

siliconing was not my favourite job but is now flawless

my only concern is that only 1 topps tiles store in edinburgh stocks it and i was told they are discontinuing it ,i hope this product doesnt dissapear

they are a sponser on this site kilty

you maybe able to order on line

 

[kilty55]

hi mike,yeah that was my next port of call,gonna contact them direct mate

 

[united]

You can get cornertape online Here

Andy from cornertape gave me this link

Hope it helps

 

[White Room]

Not used it, YET

 

[shath]

:yikes:the cornertape product is as good as it shows on the videos we have sold hundreds and it comes in 4 different widths and 3 different lengths i was a specialist sealant applicator for 20yrs and it takes a lot to impress me, everbuild also do one but i am not impressed at all with that one,
never been on here before was just doing some research and stumbled across it seems very good.

 

[kevin67]

welcome to the site shath, stick around cos there's a lot of good info on the site

 

[advancetiling]

saw it at tile show last year.good but expensive for what it is.A better tool what i use and only cost £3 is a foam headed triangle shaped tool.you can wipe silicone on n off till you get desired bead thickness.best tool ive bought.

 

[shath]

yes we also sell the product that you mention they are ok when the sealant is brand new but when it starts to age and discolor you then see that is not a uniform joint:yikes:

 

[Qwerty]

I use it too..... amazing! My brother is a deck fitter for Sunseeker Powerboats and he is an ace at it...... cornertape is as good as his work!
I buy mine from here..... http://www.therange.co.uk/bin/venda...=cornertape&searchsubmit.x=0&searchsubmit.y=0 ....... or eBay (whichever works out cheapest at the time)

 

[jindru]

ive used it before but its not perfect corners have to be carefully joined to keep the bead neat.sometimes the tape isnt sticky enough.its not a quick solution. ive found the plastic tool formers to be neat and cheap and they give a good choice of shapes.