Silicon Sealants

[pirabaharan]

Choosing the right Silicon sealant for the bathroom, wet-room or kitchen can be a daunting task for the non-professional like me. Where to start?
There are so many Silicon sealants in the market costing as little as £1.00 and going up to £10.00.
What is the real difference between one Silicon sealant and another?
They are all flexible, watertight, mould resistant and similar chemical composition.
So how do you choose the best or most cost effective Silicon sealant for the job?
What do you recommend?
What Silicon sealants do all you profesiosnls use and why?

 

[GazTech]

Choosing the right Silicon sealant for the bathroom, wet-room or kitchen can be a daunting task for the non-professional like me. Where to start?
There are so many Silicon sealants in the market costing as little as £1.00 and going up to £10.00.
What is the real difference between one Silicon sealant and another?
They are all flexible, watertight, mould resistant and similar chemical composition.
So how do you choose the best or most cost effective Silicon sealant for the job?
What do you recommend?
What Silicon sealants do all you profesiosnls use and why?

I find this is one of the best....Gaz
BAL Microseal

A unique, high performance, waterproof and mould-resistant Silicon sealant especially formulated with built in Microban® antibacterial protection, to inhibit the growth of black mould and bacteria, such as Listeria, Salmonella and E-Coli. For interior and exterior use. Bonds to glass, ceramic, acrylic, fibreglass and glazed or painted surfaces.

Coverage : 8.8 metres for 6mm x 6mm bead Cure : @20ºC 24 hours Packaging : 310ml cartridges
Temperature Resistance : -50°C to 200°C Shelf Life : 12 months when stored in normal, dry, frost free conditions Colour : White / Grey / Champagne

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[enduro]

I use bal microseal, wouldn't use anything else. Topps Tiles sell it it around £6.00

 

[elliesdad224]

i only use dow corning silicones, bit more expensive but a superb product