Tips For Siliconing

[magga]

I understand why you don't do it from your comments, but for me, I have always been told it should be done that way. I understand the principle behind doing it that way, and see no reason not to do it.

I do the same, and not had a problem.

 

[jobdone]

I always fill bath first. They dont move much if i have installed it as always batten round. Finger and squirty bottle/washing up liquid for finishing. Dow corning 785 easiest to use imo but not many colours, have got used to bal due to using a lot of mm2 grout.
How does tilemaster compare to other Silicon as have just found a stockist not to far away so am going to give grout 3000 a go and like to match Silicon

 

[Unused Account 1]

Fingers and spray ,some joints you see far to big ,

 

[magga]

Sometimes I can get a uniform line straight out of the gun, but it's very difficult to do around the entire room, even if you a manage to do one wall. I can't see how a nice uniform line can be acheived with a finger, especially in the instance of dark Silicon on white tiles. Perhaps I need more practice!

 

[jobdone]

To keep it even after fingering I respray and pull my finger nail thtough

 

[mma]

To keep it even after fingering I respray and pull my finger nail thtough

Sounds painful...

 

[jobdone]

Perhaps I could of phrased it better.

 

[magga]

Whilst on this subject, this was the result of a plumber "teaching" someone how to apply and finish Silicon around a bath on cowboy builders...

 

[macten]

I persevered with the Fugi kit as everyone else rates it and I'm glad I did - now I've got the knack of it it's a great time saver and leaves a lovely looking neat bead.

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

I've started using frog tape on kitchen benches if the Silicon is lighter colour just puts the sharpest of straight lines on it. Very good when the bench is of the oak type. Do rate the fugi to. Love the little skis.