What Silicon/Mastic do you use?

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Hi all, just a quick one. What brand of Silicon/mastic do you use?
After tiling in bathrooms, kitchens etc. when a white or clear Silicon is needed what are you guys using?
I've tried so many, ranging in price, not quite found anything I like to work with.

Was speaking to my window fitter mate who said that he was always told that if the Silicon smells like battery acid (really strong smell that makes you turn away when smelling) that it was not to be used.

Just after your preferences and reasons please, thanks :grin:
 
I use ever flex from tiletrader.
http://www.tradetiler.com/acatalog/siliconing_tiles.html
Its flexible & waterproof, as most silicones by their nature are plus anti fungal. Its a couple of quid and ive found it Ok to work with.

Try buybrandtools.com as well, Neil is one of the forums sponsors!
Thats the one I usually use too but you need to bear in mind it is not suitable for hygiene areas like work tops!

Goes on really well though I find.

Grumpy
 
I've got to be honest, I find B+Q own brand and also Wickes own brand really really good.
In my experience the excess wipes away real easy with these sealants, and gives a lovely smooth finish.
 
CTD have a special offer on the everflex Silicon...they are selling it for £1.49 + vat.......white and clear.........
 
Anyone ever used this stuff from screwfix?
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/87230...ants/No-Nonsense-Sanitary-Silicon-White-310ml
 
Thanks for the reply's guy's, I was looking for an all round mastic, worktops and all, waterproof, Fungal resistant etc, price doesn't really matter if it is good and easy to use then that's the stuff for me.
 
I like the bal micro seal as well.........from CTD........

BAL Microseal
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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.
 

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