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[surflaur]

Siliconing, I hate it!

At the moment I am using the stuff from Trade tiler and spit to smooth it, it's okay but i'm sure theres better and was just wondering what the best is to use? At a reasonable price of course.

Also does anyone use the tools available to smooth it or just spit like me?

 

[Dan]

Don't use spit. Silicone is cancerous. Dab your finger in water from a cup or something. The BAL silicones are good but pricey as you can imagine.

I never used a tool to smooth it. For any really fancy internal corners you can use a bit of masking tape 3mm from the exact corner point on both walls (or objects) and then silicone down it with a quick run, dab your finger and then smooth over in a quick motion and then strip the tape off pretty soon after, while it's still wet. This gives you a really clean finish.

 

[L & R CERAMICS]

i know a window fitter that ended up with a hairy tongue through using spit

 

[Dan]

LOL

I'm not too sure if it's all as bad as the other sort of thing but I do know the COSHH data sheets for nearly every tube sates clearly that you must not consume it. lol

 

[Concept PHT]

Masking tape, small hole on the nozzle, wet finger with a big peice of bog roll to wipe it with.

And your away

 

[Leatherface]

You are all well off the mark with your advice -
use a very diluted soultion of green fairy liquid in a spray bottle - silicone as usual - spray with solution - wipe off with finger onto a cloth. Keep spraying as you wipe.
Silicone does not stick to your fingers or anywhere else it shouldn't,

 

[Concept PHT]

You what?

 

[Leatherface]

Try it first - come back with a response after.
It works.

 

[Concept PHT]

I know it does, but cheers for the sharp response.

So does a wet finger with masking tape.

<chill pill>

 

[Leatherface]

Cheers - don't worry I am always chilled.
:shades_smile:
Still prefer spray bottle method.