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scott27 · 13-09-2007

Afternoon all

Nearly finished my kitchen tiling off and was wodnering what is the bet silcone to use and what method is used to get the best/neatest finish ?

I belive you can but a tool for this job ? any alternatives or better ways ?

Also should i silcone where the tile meets the wall and pvc window ?

Cheers for all your help

Scott

GatesheadCol · 13-09-2007

HI Scott and welcome

As a tiler I use mainly my finger and soapy water sprayed on using a spray bottle. If you havent done this much before as there is a slight skill to it and you want the best finish then I would suggest masking taping the area to silicione. along both surfaces, this will give you a nice straight edge to the silicone.

Line the silicone, then either using a soapy finger or spit run your finger along the silicone using even pressure. Remove the masking tape as soon as you have done this though and before it skins.

You might want to do one line at a time.

Alternatively you can buy a silicone profiling tool, Wickes sell a good one but if your new still use the masking tape method. I prefer my finger as you can feel the correct pressure to apply etc.

Ive found Screw-fixes no nonsense brand easy to use and cheap enough.

**grumpygrouter** · 13-09-2007

Bit expensive for a one-off but Karl Dahm do a beauty, cost you a tenner but is really good.

Grumpy

scott27 · 13-09-2007

Thanks for the advice guys

Would i silicone round where the tile meets the pvc window or just grout ?

Cheers

rossy · 13-09-2007

i always silicone round upvc windows grout can crack with any movenent cheers rossy....

scott27 · 13-09-2007

thanks again

do you reckon i would be better using masking tape or this cheaper silicon tool for £2.88 ?

TradeTiler.Ltd Siliconing

scrubmuncher · 13-09-2007

Not to doubt anyones techiques but the masking tape can pull the silicone out and then you have a mess on your hands. The tools I've used are only as good as any bit of rubber or plastic you find the same shape in the garage, and you'll end up finishing off with your finger anyway.
IMO, get the nozzle in there, keep it constant and at a 35%, once all is done get your soapy spray, give it a good spray (making sure all the silicone is right in or the soapy water will pull it off) and use your little finger in the same way you used the nozzle.

**enduro** · 13-09-2007

I use the the tool from trade tiler, wouldn't do it with anything else, cant see how anybody can do this neater with there finger. I do alot of work for kitchen fitters and bathroom fitters and if they get anybody else to do there tiling if im to busy, they always get me to do there silicone work, is a piece of p*** i love it...

**grumpygrouter** · 13-09-2007

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Originally Posted by scott27

thanks again

do you reckon i would be better using masking tape or this cheaper silicon tool for £2.88 ?

TradeTiler.Ltd Siliconing

Got the Karl Dahm kit myself. It's excellent.

Grumpy

**Dave** · 13-09-2007

Also make sure the silicone is high modulus as this will help with mould etc....( sanitary grade)...............dave..

lm tiles · 13-09-2007

use a high modulus silicone , cut the nozzle at an angle not to big , go nice and steady and use your finger and some spit or soapy water to get a neat finish . Take Your Time .

CJ · 13-09-2007

I'm all for the small bead of silicon...............finger in gob, and smooth out. Just remember to wipe ya finger before placing back in gob