messed up silicone sealant job

[facetile]

Re: messed up sealant job

Trick i was shown was to apply the sealant then use a empty silicon tube and squeeze it so it is more oval than round. Starting from one end of where you applied the silicon push the empty oval tube along the joint slowly so that all the excess goes into the used tube. It takes away all the excess, does not leave mess on either yourself walls, bath, worktop etc. Works a treat.:lol:

 

[Big-Smudge]

Re: messed up sealant job

There's a multitude of methods used to varying degrees of success but there is just one single factor that determines wether the method used is a success or mess and that is:

YOU MUST LAY DOWN A CONSISTANT LINE OF SILICONE

with every single method, which is of course the one thing that most people struggle with, hell if you're good enough you could use the cap of a felt tip pen.

The exception to the rule is of course:

Well you work it out.................:hurray:

no skill required
faster
consistant
less mess
less stress

And at the new much lower retails you can't afford not to use it, hehehe.

nuff said,

Cheers
Andy

 

[Burnsy]

Re: messed up sealant job

There's a multitude of methods used to varying degrees of success but there is just one single factor that determines wether the method used is a success or mess and that is:

YOU MUST LAY DOWN A CONSISTANT LINE OF SILICONE

with every single method, which is of course the one thing that most people struggle with, hell if you're good enough you could use the cap of a felt tip pen.

The exception to the rule is of course:

Well you work it out.................:hurray:

no skill required
faster
consistant
less mess
less stress

And at the new much lower retails you can't afford not to use it, hehehe.

nuff said,

Cheers
Andy

Hi mate,

Were's the nearest supplier to me - Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire area? PM me if you like. Cheers

 

[Big-Smudge]

Re: messed up sealant job

Hi mate,

Were's the nearest supplier to me - Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire area? PM me if you like. Cheers

PM'd

Cheers
Andy

 

[andleivers]

Re: messed up sealant job

Big smudge

Could you pm the local supplier to me also please. Based in Nottingham

Cheers

 

[Big-Smudge]

Re: messed up sealant job

Big smudge

Could you pm the local supplier to me also please. Based in Nottingham

Cheers

PM'd

cheers
Andy

 

[jolly fix]

Re: messed up sealant job

the corner tape stuff looks good,never used it,dont know the cost etc,i assume you just add the price of it to the job..... tips .....practice,practice,practice make sure silicone area bone dry.small hole on nozzle,dont cut the nozzle sg,cut at an angle. dont cut it at a 45 angle,then use your gun at a 60 .apply one consistant line,dont apply it to thick (its always less than what you think),smooth off in a consistant line.i tried to use a smoothing tool one time ,couldnt get the hang of it,didnt feel right for me but thats just me,i still use the ole finger (wet it). like most things what ever works for you.practice,practice,practice.nozzle extention tubes +multi angle (swivel )nozzles pack of 5 less than a £1.00 are handy too

 

[angers]

Re: messed up sealant job

Hi

try nail varnish remover - clear or light pink - use it with a cotton cloth, one that is tough, pour remover on to the silicon and leave for a bit and pour some more on and then rub. Removes stubborn grout too

 

[nickbott]

Re: messed up sealant job

Hi mate,

Were's the nearest supplier to me - Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire area? PM me if you like. Cheers

Big smudge

Could you pm the local supplier to me also please. Based in Nottingham

Cheers

Seems like I'm jumping on the bandwagon, but I'm also based in Nottingham and am very interested in your product Big-Smudge - would you be able to PM me the supplier details? Many thanks in advance

 

[Big-Smudge]

Re: messed up sealant job

Seems like I'm jumping on the bandwagon, but I'm also based in Nottingham and am very interested in your product Big-Smudge - would you be able to PM me the supplier details? Many thanks in advance

PM'd

Cheers
Andy

 

[Saxby76]

Re: messed up sealant job

Big Smudge - a bit late in joining this discussion but i am after a local stockist in the Ashford, Kent area please can you PM me.

 

[Ian]

Re: messed up sealant job

Big Smudge - a bit late in joining this discussion but i am after a local stockist in the Ashford, Kent area please can you PM me.

You can order it online, click the cornertape sponsor to the left or Cornertape.net

 

[Saxby76]

Thanks Bri. I was trying avoid expensive delivery charges if possible.

 

[Gazzer]

Thanks Bri. I was trying avoid expensive delivery charges if possible.

Do you have a CTD local ? They used to sell it, not sure if they still do.

Unit E3 Beaver Ind. Est
Beaver Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 7SH

 

[Saxby76]

Thanks Sir Ramic. Unfortunately they only had a couple of the small packs left and plumb centre could not even find where they had put it!! Cannot understand why this is not on sale in B&Q yet or through Screwfix. DIYers would be all over this product, getting silicone right is the hardest part of a project and can make a lovely job look crap. Oh well looks like I will have to order it online and shell out for delivery as well!