Silicone Sealants

[pirabaharan]

Choosing the right silicone sealant for the bathroom, wet-room or kitchen can be a daunting task for the non-professional like me. Where to start?
There are so many silicone sealants in the market costing as little as £1.00 and going up to £10.00.
What is the real difference between one silicone sealant and another?
They are all flexible, watertight, mould resistant and similar chemical composition.
So how do you choose the best or most cost effective silicone sealant for the job?
What do you recommend?
What silicone sealants do all you profesiosnls use and why?

[GazTech]

[quote=pirabaharan;38255]Choosing the right silicone sealant for the bathroom, wet-room or kitchen can be a daunting task for the non-professional like me. Where to start?
There are so many silicone sealants in the market costing as little as £1.00 and going up to £10.00.
What is the real difference between one silicone sealant and another?
They are all flexible, watertight, mould resistant and similar chemical composition.
So how do you choose the best or most cost effective silicone sealant for the job?
What do you recommend?
What silicone sealants do all you profesiosnls use and why?[/quote]I find this is one of the best....Gaz
BAL Microseal
[IMG]http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/bal_products/images/microseal.jpg[/IMG] A unique, high performance, waterproof and mould-resistant silicone 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.

[IMG]http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/images/t_product_info_tab.gif[/IMG] Coverage : 8.8 metres for 6mm x 6mm bead [B]Cure[/B] : @20ºC 24 hours [B]Packaging[/B] : 310ml cartridges
Temperature Resistance : -50°C to 200°C Shelf Life : 12 months when stored in normal, dry, frost free conditions Colour : White / Grey / Champagne

[URL="http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/pdfs/10grntee.pdf"][IMG]http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/bal_products/images/pop_up/10_grnt.gif[/IMG]The Bal 10 Year Guarantee
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[enduro]

I use bal microseal, wouldn't use anything else. Topps Tiles sell it it around £6.00

i only use dow corning silicones, bit more expensive but a superb product