hi , anybody use these or stick with the finger, are they worth getting or not ,cheers Neil.

unless you are really unlucky fingers dont need to be replaced every so often so i will stick to fingers. damn could have sworn i had five fingers on that hand.....oh well lol

Silicone Set


Silicone smoothing rubber tools for all joint shapes

For creating perfect joints fast. Made from a soft rubber like material

An exceptional and unique set of tools of professional results

Set consists of:-

4 mm radius and 45 degree angle tool

7 mm radius and 45 degree angle tool

10 mm radius and 45 degree angle tool

storage case included


First apply your silicone in the normal way. Spray the whole area with a strong soapy solution (i.e. washing up liquid and water, (spray bottle available below) then use these tools to even up and form a perfect joint in seconds! Keeps silicone off your hands


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Have had one of Dave's "Karl Dahm" sets for a few years now, its perfect for all situations. A mate of mine swore blind that a chip shop fork was the best way to silicone up, until we had a large job with 2 master bathrooms and 4 ensuites we had a match off and all that needs to be said is that he raked out his silicone and used my set.

I've got one of those Karl Dam sets. The problem is that they are rather big for tight areas.

I've cut down an old set for those awquard to reach areas. I managed to get around the lumpy mosaic problem as well.

I've got one of the Karl Dahm sets and agree with Cornish Crofter, they are quite big for difficult to reach areas. I've been using a B&Q silicone finisher which only cost a couple of quid. I find that it leaves a nice finish

I`ve been using these, or I use a cut up a knackerd 2m folding measuring stick

try a spray bottle of soapy water and a lollystick never fails

When you use these tools, how do you remove the excess silicone pushed to the side, do you let it cure then pull it off or wipe off straight away? I can't seem to get this bit right at all........
Maybe I need to practice more.

just spray the silicone with soapy water and it will just come away if you drop any say in the bath or on the floor just give it a spray and lift it off with a lolly stick or a thin tool

Most silicone tools I've run across need to be modified, the radius is too large and you end up with a whopping great silicone bead. I often just use my fingernail (dipped in methylated spirits) to strike off and then smooth with my finger (After it's had a spray of soapy water of course).

Aflemi, what Mike Walker suggested works very well. Just make sure you've got a nice even bead, otherwise you'll end up with low spots and an ugly looking silicone bead (although this can be remedied it's a PITA). This is where choice of silicone is important - some of them are just too thick to use easily. I stop at every grout line and strike off the waste onto cardboard (cut from the boxes the tiles come in) to prevent the silicone splotching out onto the grout lines.

With a bit of practice I reckon it can be mastered reasonably quickly.