Strong Silicon Adhesive - Shower Screen with no bottom fixing

[bazza999]

Hi all,

Wanted some advice on the best Silicon to use. Im installing a wetroom shower screen, 1.3mx2m. There is a silver strip which attaches to the wall and is screwed in, into which the glass slides. however there is no bar for the bottom of the screen, and the instructions recomment the use of just Silicon (or rather the instructions show a picture of what looks like Silicon being applied between floor tiles and shower screen). I take it the silicon should be very strong if its gonna hold that size glass which is 8mm thick, so i want to get the right stuff. doing research, there is so much choice. Sikaflex, Geocel the Works, GPPro, CT1, HA6 Marine Silicon.... the list seems endless. Any advice would be greatly received. Ideally I would like it to be completely transparent....

Thanks in advance

 

[Qwerty]

Use a Silicon from Dow Corning or Mapei. You will find that the weight alone held hold it, but thoroughly recommend you buy a brace bar at the top of the glass.

 

[Qwerty]

You can buy a slim rubber/ plastic trim for the bottom of the glass to protect it if needed

 

[bazza999]

Thanks for reply guys. The screen does have a brace bar so will have support from top, was just concerned about a strong adhesive/sealant for the bottom. Are all good quality sealants about the same strength in terms of their 'grab'?. The one i was leaning towards is 'The Works' by Geocel which I understand is the same manufacturer as Dow Corning.

 

[Stef]

Thanks for reply guys. The screen does have a brace bar so will have support from top, was just concerned about a strong adhesive/sealant for the bottom. Are all good quality sealants about the same strength in terms of their 'grab'?. The one i was leaning towards is 'The Works' by Geocel which I understand is the same manufacturer as Dow Corning.

If your going to use "the works" then stick it on top of a radiator or in a bucket of warm water before use, unless you have arms like a Gorilla.
I only used a bit out of a tube & ended up switching back to Silicon so not sure how good it was.

 

[tommyzooom]

CT1 is very good, though harder to smooth than Silicon, I'd recommend you put two rows of masking tape down first 2mm back from the shower door, smooth the joint and remove tape before it sets

 

[Matt]

I'd use clear ct1 as it's a super strong adhesive and quality Silicon, it's a tad expensive but it's very versitile, clear cures translucent rather than Dow Corning which is cheaper and cures a misty colour, but does the job, I don't trust it for strength and temp changes, but for what you want, it will do the job, but spend the extra £9 and see your bathroom give way before the ct1 does