Silicone for use in a steam room - TilersForums.com

[4DoorFist]

Gents,
Any idea what the best silicone would be to use in a steam room?

I need to silicone the glass U channel areas as they have finally started to go mouldy after 6 years of use. I wish I could remember what the last brand was as it's held up so well but I just can't remember.

Thanks!

 

[Qwerty]

I personally use Dow Corning for white or clear and Mapei or Ottoseal for colours.

Do try our sponsor @ISOMAT UK as I understand they also sell sealants

 

[4DoorFist]

Thanks for your input.
I was considering using the above sealents but am wondering if I may need something that resists more heat. The above sealants can handle temps of up to 150f so I guess I'm just being overly cautious as some specialist silicones can handle temps double that, but cost five times the price.

 

[Qwerty]

@ISOMAT technical support ....... any ideas?

 

[Just Rizzle]

have you tried hg mould remover before re siliconeing

 

[4DoorFist]

I tried a product called Muffycid which worked really well and removed the bulk of the mould, but the original silicone is looking a bit knackered and seems to have worn a bit over the years. I think I'll defo change it to keep things looking tidy and fresh in there.

Domosil S looks good with a high temperature rating.
https://www.isomat.gr/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/e-domosil-s.pdf

Has anyone had any experience in using this as I wondering if it sets of hardish due to it's high mechanical strength?

 

[Dumbo]

Have you ever measured the temperature in your steam room as 150 degrees f seems pretty high

 

[4DoorFist]

Temps usually just over 100f.
I just ordered a few of these.
Clear Shower Sealant EU 33S 300ml - http://www.shower-glass.co.uk/clear-shower-sealant-eu-33s-300ml/
Fingers crossed they do the job.
Thank you all for your help!

 

[Rookery]

I always use Dow 785 Sanitary silicone in bathrooms and wet rooms and would go with that again. Alternatively, I'd ring them up and ask if there was a better product more suited to steam rooms.

 

[ISOMAT UK]

We have a sealant which uses microban: data sheet link attached https://www.isomat.gr/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/e-domosil-micro.pdf

 

[4DoorFist]

We have a sealant which uses microban: data sheet link attached https://www.isomat.gr/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/e-domosil-micro.pdf

Thanks

Do you have any London/UK stockists?

 

[ISOMAT UK]

We are the only stockists in the UK of the silicone's, some of our adhesives are stocked by Acorn tiles in Hemel, should you want to place an order just all 01483 511 113