Well in with my order to Tradetiler i thought i would try the Silione kit from Karl Dahm.
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I wasnt expecting too much actually but i was wrong. Very impressed and so quick.
Not sure how well they last but its worth a try. Very easy to use and quick.
Not sure how many of the different sizes i will use either but time will tell.

These work ok for me..

that a funny looking hand!!

That aint a tilers hand

Dave same as me usually but i like to try different methods now and again. Always willing to give things a go.

You need to cut your nails and stop using so much hand cream! That hand doesnt look like its seen a bucket of grout for years!

Not actually my hand..... just need to show fingers..

Originally Posted by Scottley

You need to cut your nails and stop using so much hand cream! That hand doesnt look like its seen a bucket of grout for years!

he has labourers for grouting

Where are the callouses then?

I have toyed with the idea of getting a set of these as well, but just feel I've got more control with me first digit

Let me know what you think of them Neale and I might give them a go

I am amazed he still has fingerprints with the amount off typing Dave does....anyway back to the thread

I found mine easy to use and had a chippy asking where I bought it from.

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

I am amazed he still has fingerprints with the amount off typing Dave does....anyway back to the thread

It's NOT my hand...

I bought some of these a few months ago aint used them yet forgot i got them actually, must have a go with them if there as good as me finger i will be impressed!!

Originally Posted by merlecollins

I have toyed with the idea of getting a set of these as well, but just feel I've got more control with me first digit

Let me know what you think of them Neale and I might give them a go

hi merle

you can have mine mate. i bought a set about 3 yrs ago from tt and i wasnt impressed...i prefer a walls magnum lolly ice stick!!
ed

Originally Posted by AstonTiling

hi merle

you can have mine mate. i bought a set about 3 yrs ago from tt and i wasnt impressed...i prefer a walls magnum lolly ice stick!!
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is that the white magnum or the chocolate one

Don't cornertape do a similar product?

Originally Posted by Dave

These work ok for me..

Wot, John B. works for you?? Or are you just into palm reading?

it'll be interesting to see how you get on with it Neale

Originally Posted by united

Don't cornertape do a similar product?

Corner tape provide a 'rounding tool' (bit of plastic with a radius on it) to suit what ever size you buy.
I used to use a fugi kit (similar to the kd set) until it disappeared. Would invest in another set because they can offer you variants on the rads and you don't have silicon 'escaping' up the walls. but yes I can manage with my digit as well, just nice to have options.

I have a set and use them all the time. Ony real issue I find with them is getting behind taps and the like, but I get a really good finish with them.

Originally Posted by peckers

is that the white magnum or the chocolate one

defo the the white choc, less chance of staining

had mine 4 or 5 yrs now still going strong other trades have also bought after seeing in use ie plumbers kitchen fitters

I have a set of these, purchased a couple of months ago with a view to finally teach myself how to silicone.

And ....... I find siliconing really easy! A little bit of practice at first, but Im getting excellent results!

Ive only really used the smallest one though.

Also, if you get silicone all over these things, fear not, because when it dries, it just peels off the rubber and they look brand new again.

Highly recommend a squirty bottle with fairy liquid water mix

Originally Posted by Bolter

I have a set of these, purchased a couple of months ago with a view to finally teach myself how to silicone.

And ....... I find siliconing really easy! A little bit of practice at first, but Im getting excellent results!

Ive only really used the smallest one though.

Also, if you get silicone all over these things, fear not, because when it dries, it just peels off the rubber and they look brand new again.

Highly recommend a squirty bottle with fairy liquid water mix

Me too so far ...have you tried squirting the fairy liquid mix on the tool... helps keep it clean

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Me too so far ...have you tried squirting the fairy liquid mix on the tool... helps keep it clean

yes mate, but you know what siliconing is like! Especially with myself trying to do it!

Im getting better though, and less messy

i suppose its healthier to use these as well ,i always lick my finger then wipe then wipe on clothes then lick again and repeat, not clever is it!!

Originally Posted by gooner59

i suppose its healthier to use these as well ,i always lick my finger then wipe then wipe on clothes then lick again and repeat, not clever is it!!

No mate, saliva contains bacteria that makes silicone discolour and not good for you health

Originally Posted by gooner59

i suppose its healthier to use these as well ,i always lick my finger then wipe then wipe on clothes then lick again and repeat, not clever is it!!

Ive been told the bacteria from spit is one of the culprits for silicone eventually turning black/discoloured.

edit: didnt see your post Sir Ramic!

I got this set last year and after a couple of goes it works quite well, even more so when you use them the right way round, still use my finger most of the time but if it's a nice flat surface then I do dig these out

I use a little tool from Stanley, it's a brilliant bit of kit and you can trim it to adjust the size of bead.

I also use my finger too though, I didn't know about the saliva causing the silicone to discolour so in future I'll use the soapy water method