messed up Silicon sealant job

[john777]

Hi, I have just installed a new showerbath and tiles, and got a good end result.

I have just applied Silicon Sealant to the edges etc, and have made a right pigs ear of it.

Its messy, and I have lips where i managed to get soapy water (which I used for smoothing) underneath some edges opf the sealant, and now have little lips that haven't stuck down.

How easy would it be to remove it all and start again? I wouldn't want to damage my new bath/tiles with cutting knives etc, so what options do I have to remove it, and would I be able to clean the existing sealant off sufficiently to allow a water-tight bond from the new sealant I would apply ?

Should I call out a professional mastic-person (if there is such a thing?)

Thanks
John

 

[hillhead]

Re: messed up sealant job

Get a tube of silicon eater from tradetiler.com,
it'll save you a lot of hassle

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Re: messed up sealant job

As Joe says, silicon is not easy unless you are used to it. Try practising on a scrap piece of cardboard. keep the flow as steady as you can, then spray whith diluted washing up liquid, you can buy tools for finishing, rather than using your finger. Hope this makes sense

 

[surflaur]

Re: messed up sealant job

Be carefull the silicon eater doesn't damage the plastic shower. I always use razor blades to remove silicon, works a treat as they are very flexible.

 

[Burnsy]

Re: messed up sealant job

Get a tube of silicon eater from tradetiler.com,
it'll save you a lot of hassle

Is that any good? Never used it.

 

[Daz]

Re: messed up sealant job

John,

Have a look in your local tile shops for a "Cornertape" stockist or goto (Cornertape Perfect Silicon Joints Every Time). They have products for removing the old Silicon and a product that will enable you to get the result that you are looking for without having to pay a professional.

Good luck and just take your time.

Daz

 

[mikethetile]

Re: messed up sealant job

:welcome:

cut the top off with a minimal hole

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Re: messed up sealant job

:welcome:and as the Captain says - Cornertape!

 

[brendanbreeze]

Re: messed up sealant job

I'm still fairly new to tiling and siliconing was always the job I dreaded, as my attempts always looked rough and spoilt the tiling work to some extent. But then I discovered Cornertape and have used it ever since. It's simple to use, quite cheap and gives a perfect finish.

I can't recommend it highly enough.

Brendan

 

[enduro]

Re: messed up sealant job

Some sealants are a nightmare to use...i only tend to use Mapei from Tile giant or Dow corning, they are the ones i have found to be the best.

 

[nybor62]

Re: messed up sealant job

take the advice and get some corner tape

 

[Mike]

Re: messed up sealant job

Hi, I have just installed a new showerbath and tiles, and got a good end result.

I have just applied Silicon Sealant to the edges etc, and have made a right pigs ear of it.

Its messy, and I have lips where i managed to get soapy water (which I used for smoothing) underneath some edges opf the sealant, and now have little lips that haven't stuck down.

How easy would it be to remove it all and start again? I wouldn't want to damage my new bath/tiles with cutting knives etc, so what options do I have to remove it, and would I be able to clean the existing sealant off sufficiently to allow a water-tight bond from the new sealant I would apply ?

Should I call out a professional mastic-person (if there is such a thing?)

Thanks
John

as mike the tile says, minimal hole, and try using clear wherever possible as it wont show so much on the different colour bath/shower tray/enclosure

 

[Big-Smudge]

Re: messed up sealant job

Hi, I have just installed a new showerbath and tiles, and got a good end result.

I have just applied Silicon Sealant to the edges etc, and have made a right pigs ear of it.

Its messy, and I have lips where i managed to get soapy water (which I used for smoothing) underneath some edges opf the sealant, and now have little lips that haven't stuck down.

How easy would it be to remove it all and start again? I wouldn't want to damage my new bath/tiles with cutting knives etc, so what options do I have to remove it, and would I be able to clean the existing sealant off sufficiently to allow a water-tight bond from the new sealant I would apply ?

Should I call out a professional mastic-person (if there is such a thing?)

Thanks
John

Hi John,

PM me with your address, and we'll find you a stockist of the 'cornertape system'.

Do you know, you must be the first person to admit that spraying the whole area down with water + washing up liquid has given the problem you describe. And although its comon sense the edges won't stick, lots of people still do it.:mad2:

Cheers Andy

 

[Dan]

Re: messed up sealant job

I was going to say this is definitely a job for CornerTape!

I know a few pro tilers who use it and many newer tilers that say it's a god send. It can spoil a job right at the end when you least expect it, and it's always a bit of a nightmare to get off without the right stuff.

 

[wildcard]

Re: messed up sealant job

I used the karl dahm tool that i bought from trade tiler for the first time at the training center.I think this is a nice joint.