Silicone

[h0ndatyp3r]

We all have prefered grouts and adhesives, but what about silicones? Are there some that are easier to work with than others? And i'm not talking about implants!!!!

[Concept PHT]

I use the stuff that my local tile store provides, or sometimes I go to Wickes and use their own brand stuff.

All pretty much the same really

[enduro]

I use bal sealant, and ive got those rubber things from trade tiler to finish it of, a little spray of water and washing up liquid then smooth off, looks the dogs!!!

[Concept PHT]

Do those rubber things work? Looked at them but I thought they were a bit gimmicky?

[enduro]

yes you need to get the red ones in a black case, then silicon what you need too, get a little hand sprayer from trade tile aswell mix little bit of washing up liquid with water and give it a fine spray then finish it off with them looks brill. Ive seen lots of good tiling jobs, and the silicon is really bad and it really lets the job down.

[Varley]

I just use the silicone from my local tile shop, have been looking at those rubber things on tile trader also, might get them to try after reading this thread.

[Leatherface]

Guess I should be on comission - Mapei Silicone

[Concept PHT]

To be honest, using my finger with the soapy water works a treat for me, but just wondered of they worked or not. There are a lot of gimmicky tools you can buy these days, but most tend to be a rip off.

[enduro]

No, these are good, not alot of money under a tenner i think, worth a punt and see what you think.

[NETT Darren]

Its the washing up liquid and the water that does the trick, best tool on the market is from screwfix (orange) or wicks (blue) , like a finger with a hard rubber profile on the end £2.75, gets behind the taps. The ones from trade tiler at about a tenner are the Karl Damm ones, Tried them, there at the bottom of the tool box somewhere

[Leatherface]

Cheers will give them a try. Always use washing up liquid and finger - wife not to keen on sticky fingers - at least not until after sex

[Concept PHT]

Its the washing up liquid and the water that does the trick, best tool on the market is from screwfix (orange) or wicks (blue) , like a finger with a hard rubber profile on the end £2.75, gets behind the taps. The ones from trade tiler at about a tenner are the Karl Damm ones, Tried them, there at the bottom of the tool box somewhere

I got one of them ones from Wickes. Just the job

[NETT Darren]

Finish it off with the lightest touch with your soapy finger just to get rid of any little strayed bits on the wall

[graham]

Finish it off with the lightest touch with your soapy finger just to get rid of any little strayed bits on the wall

This works a treat Darren!!! No more dirty jumpers for me..... just finished your course (April 13) and i have to say its the best thing i've ever done. Can't thank you enough for everything i've learned! Will be back for the natural stone course soon as as i have the money together!

[discoduster]

I've got a couple of those "rubber things" and the best one gives a mitre finish which really finishes the job off nicely.
I can use the old little finger when it's Caulk but silicones require a professional finish In my opinion.

[Traxman]

I find the spray bottle technique is very good, I also use the orange screwfix tool when I can as it keeps silicon off my fingers. Which side of the tool do you all find gives the best finish? I have used the sides on some occasions when the customer only wants a very small silicon joint as the tool is sometimes too wide. What size silicon bead would you say it works best for?

[Traxman]

Screwfix only appear to do this one now and a fugenboy set for £10

Sealant Tool - Screwfix Direct, Everything for the Trade, Next Day!

The one I have is finger shaped, is this the only you refer to darren?

[guy1976]

screwfix sell the finger one also i got mine from there its orange with blue end only £2.49

[Traxman]

The orange with blue end was screwfix code 10994 in the older catalogues. Code 10994 now shows the new silcon tool as per the previous post.