Just want to see how many of you offer the service of sealant ? This is something i dont do as i am so rubbish at it but would love to be able to do it.

do you mean cleaning and resealing

its a good sideline for those that have time to do it

sealing around baths sinks corners etc after tiling i either tell them they can get somebody or i price for it so i can chuck someone some cash to do it after.

i always do it its part of my job as a tiler

I see what you mean now

yes I do, either replacing existing or siliconing cos some tilers believe it or not leave the job with payment and dont return to silicone

On domestics yes, larger commercial works normally have the 'mastic man' who does it

yes larger comercial have mastic men. i see it as i would rather pay someone do it right instead of me being let loose and making a hash of it.

Its part of the job as a tiler IMO it gives the finish to the job

Originally Posted by michaelb4348

yes larger comercial have mastic men. i see it as i would rather pay someone do it right instead of me being let loose and making a hash of it.

Rather than do that it's not much ££££££ for cornertape, it makes for a fool proof job and will be cheaper than paying someone

Originally Posted by Alan.P

Rather than do that it's not much ££££££ for cornertape, it makes for a fool proof job and will be cheaper than paying someone

Is this corner tape good then? i have often looked but never tried as is it a gimmick or do any people here use it?

I agree with the others, its all part and parcel of our job as tilers. Its part of finishing up etc

Originally Posted by michaelb4348

Is this corner tape good then? i have often looked but never tried as is it a gimmick or do any people here use it?

The best way to find that out is to try it. Its a bit like Marmite...you either love it or hate it.

Practise! I used to be rubbish at it, not i dont use any of the tools just cut the end of the nozzle right and gun away. If you get it right you dont always have to smooth it with a tool or finger.

Get yourself some cheap silicone (screwfix?) and a length of plastic angle from one of the sheds, smear some vaseline or other greasy substance on it so the silicone doesnt stick and practise. Once dried just peel off and try again.

The art is in how hard you squeeze and how fast you move the gun. Get that coordination sorted and your away. I know a painter who is absolutley perfect at it!