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..

this is my silicone tool, cost nothing. just add a little water/spit.
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Originally Posted by aph257

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

Lol .

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?

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 .

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

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

Originally Posted by jay

i hope you dont use spit

only joking

Originally Posted by andy allen

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

Or before!

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

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

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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

I use these as well, great bit of kit

Originally Posted by doug boardley

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

Very good Doug

Originally Posted by 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..

I have been thinking of getting a set of those.
How about a close up shot, like down the length of a bead as it is difficult to see any detail...just looks like a groutline from that distance.

use them at an angle or they joggle in and out with the groutline,,,,,,,,, whoops !!!!

I only mention this as the first time I used then I had them at 90% to the worktop , you try cleaning newly applied silicone off and starting again , or am I the only numpty LOL

Never had you down as a numpty, but if you insist........ I did exactly the same when I first tried them. They are good, but you do need to practice.

Originally Posted by Stewart

Never had you down as a numpty, but if you insist........ I did exactly the same when I first tried them. They are good, but you do need to practice.

glad im not the only one LOL and yes they are worth the money

I use fingers too , but be warned , silicone is pretty toxic when fresh out of the tube , so don't lick ur fingers. 50/50 washing up liquid/water is my fave mix for smoothing with finger.

Cheers

Diggy

been using these awesome fugi tools for 18 months now, you cant get a better finish,i kid u not

best tool u can buy, fantastic finish on internal and external corners a finish that u will never get using your finger (45 degree andgle)

I think i'll be getting some of these. I have used a squirty bottle (technical term) & fingers for years now but time to upgrade. Cheers for sharing

I use the Stick from a Magnum Ice cream and "squirty bottle", leaves a perfect finish, only problem is that they ware down pretty quick. Handy when you have three kids that like Ice cream.

Ive seen guys using their finger with nothing more than spit on it. A colleague of mine says that bacteria from your mouth then gets in the silicone, which in turn can cause, or at least not help with mould problems, and silicone turning black.

So I bought the same looking tools as these off of the trade tiler site. Really good.

u need to use this tool to see what your missing, no finger, no mess, cracking results
it dosent take long to know which angle to hold at,but once mastered you too will laugh at the finger brigade,MMWWWHHAAAAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!![please image an evil look of satisfaction on my face] thank you


yes ive had 6 pints of wife beater................to be continued MWWHHHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAFFA