My New Silicone Tool - if you haven't got one you should for Christmas - Tile Advice

[Davesax]

I know you old pros probably have these already but this is the best 7 pounds ( ebay ) I have spent on tiling .
Bit sad I know but it makes for a very neat finish, here're some pics..

 

[aph257]

this is my silicone tool, cost nothing. just add a little water/spit.

 

[jay]

this is my silicone tool, cost nothing. just add a little water/spit.
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i hope you dont use spit

 

[Davesax]

Lol .

 

[S.L.]

ive been using these too they are fantastic no need to tape anything, very clean lines. do you use them with a smoothing solution or just as is? ive been using them as is and am wondering if i should be using them with a smoothing solution or not?

 

[Davesax]

Hi
Maybe where the corners meet or at any points that are not smooth i'll use a little detergent and water , but like you say if you get a quick smooth run you don't need anything else , it's a god send .

 

[jolly fix]

looks like the one sold at lidl a while back for 2.99.i bought them to give them a go . still prefer to use my finger,dont use solution etc.find that if you cut the nozzle to right size etc (always smaller then you think),then no probs.then again whilst working for a horti company years ago done miles of silicone work,so doing the same thing over and over again helps (would use 28 tubes by 10 o clock break).each to their own if they work for you then keep at it,corner tape looks good too ,if you not that confident with silicone

 

[Andy Allen]

i just use my finger.............just dont pick you nose afterwards.

 

[aph257]

i hope you dont use spit

only joking :smilewinkgrin::smilewinkgrin::smilewinkgrin:

 

[Davesax]

i just use my finger.............just dont pick you nose afterwards.

Or before!

 

[Dave Ramsden]

Got loads of siliconing to do on 2 different jobs very soon so ordered me a set!!

 

[Davesax]

Cool you won't regret it - mine were off ebay - ' tryton ' I think from memory

 

[SandyFloor]

Another tip is to use a atomising spray prior to using the tool. This prevents silicon sticking where you don't want it to and spreading around the edge of your bead. I would avoid using the finger as silicon is carcinogenic so you don't want it getting in your mouth.

 

[doug boardley]

Another tip is to use a atomising spray prior to using the tool. This prevents silicon sticking where you don't want it to and spreading around the edge of your bead. I would avoid using the finger as silicon is carcinogenic so you don't want it getting in your mouth.

I'd best turn Pam Anderson away then next time she comes round:yikes::lol:

 

[stu-180]

I use these as well, great bit of kit