Sorry fella seen these silicone blocks reviewed on youtube before (plumb parts did one last year) they are garbage the finish is rough as a badgers arse. You made the same mistake he did....not showing the silicone block finish close up. 😜Fugi kit with no water is the best solution.
As of now, I am 14, going into Year 10, I have been adding these useful videos to my playlist, in like 6-7 years I want to renovate a house and without your help, i wont be able to one day, love the videos!
You’ve got fucking no chance unless you live in a rough area kid! Sell drugs and pay people to do the work for you instead country is broken. Go outside, kick a football or get sticky fingers that aren’t from silicone
Great video. A couple of extra points as I've made loads of mess over the years as a DIYer: 1 - Don't buy the cheapest silicone gun. They give much less reliable pressure and make profiling much harder. 2 - If you really struggle to get the amount of silicone right, especially as a beginner, use masking tape at about the right gap, then silicone, then profile, then remove tape, then profile again (to avoid the lip). It helps avoid too much overspill / clean up. Over time you'll be able to squeeze the gun better and get a decent even amount the first time.
I use a pneumatic silicone gun with a pressure regulator for a paint spray gun, you can dial the perfect pressure for consistent beads of silicone. I use masking tape and rubber gloves (wet) for finishing silicone joints.
Great video. It would've been good to see how you do the corners, especially ones where you have a vertical coming down as well, as they are the tricky bits. Straight runs are usually ok with various methods. Maybe another video of explanation on corners? Great and helpful channel.
With the Silicone Block we recommend doing the horizontals first by placing the block in the corner and swiping outwards, then running the vertical bead to meet it. The area it meets needs some care of course, if you're unsure the best thing to do is bring the vertical up to 10mm or so of the horizontal, and then just do the final blend.
I have the kramer kit and find it excellent, some good tips in this video, not using spray directly on the silicone and not using your finger, so many people still do it.
Looks a decent tool, will have to get one. However the spray bottle and water can stay where they are as they're not really needed. Long as you've got your blue roll or tissue then you're good to go. Many people go with wetting the tool but for me it works fine with just giving it a wipe and carrying on
I’m a plumber and have been installing bathrooms for twenty five years use the Kramer. Clean around the bath first with methylated spirits,allow a little time for any residue to evaporate. The very fact that the Kramer product appears video at all when he’s been paid to showcase somebody else’s product probably tells you what you need to know .
Some sound advice, a quality silicone. But personally it'd avoid installing the taps against the back wall for maintenance/replacement, I'd opt for a corner tap on a front corner.
As a bathroom fitter, I would never use fairy or any other liquid. 40 years I've done this only heard of this in the last 10 ish. Where this crazy idea has come from I've no idea.
Don’t forget step 1 - make sure your wife isn’t in. Because she will interrupt your beautiful silicone job half way through, then you will return to it half cured and the job will end in a mess. After which it’s all your fault and you’re in the dog house. 😅
-Mask both sides of the gap. -Apply silicone. -Give it a run over with a spitted finger. -Remove masking tape with all the overspill on it. -Give it the once over with a spitted finger again. Been doing it for 40 years. Bet my finish is better than yours.
Used dowsil silicone before. Great stuff, doesn't peel away and manageable. Always been my achilles heel the silicone seal, hate it with a passion. Will definitely give that blue block a go. Tried different applicators, even kramer, none seem to help. Will redo a failed kitchen worktop seal now!
Another brilliantly informative video, thanks. I need to hunt around to find out if you have done one showing how to remove old silicone before renewing.
Those blue paper rolls are really designed to feed centre pull dispensers. I find it much better to pull out the cardboard centre and pull from the middle. They don’t unravel that way.
Have just tried the silicon block. It was easy to use with great results. Corners were a bit tricky, but I started at each one and then blended in. Was sorely tempted to use my finger for the verticals, but resisted! Great video!
Thanks for the video, interesting as always. As someone who works in a hotel I’ve done my fair share of bath and shower siliconing. I always use surgical spirit to clean the area before applying, it gets rid of any nasties, dries almost instantly and doesn’t inhibit the new silicon adhering. I’ll be honest, I’m really not sure about that block thing, unless you get the bead exactly right it could create quite a mess and be more difficult to wipe clean than the more traditional shaper. I stopped using diluted washing up liquid, if your prep is right and you’re using a good silicon shaping tool then it isn’t really necessary. Would have liked to see you do the corners as they are the most difficult bit to get right, again I speak from experience !
Nice video with some good tips! Personally when it comes to baths and shower installs that bead is always a cosmetic thing, when I fit a bath or shower there's always 3 times I use sili. The first when I fit the bath to seal the edge to the wall, the second when I tile where I ensure the tile above the bath has 30mm or so behind its bottom edge ensuring there a good seal from the first sili running up behind the tile and then the final bead that makes it look good and gives the final seal, obviously cleaning the previous sili prior to doing the next goes without saying. In 40 years never head one fail.
kitchen fitter here, I bought the silicone block after watching plumberparts sponsored video on it. what a pile of shite, The profiles on it are way too big, maybe they've updated it but the smaller side on mine is 10mm and the bigger side 15mm which is too much. Also the finish on it is not great, the bead has a wrinkled effect to it. I used it once and threw it in the back of the van never to be seen again. you can't beat the cramer ones, I've used them every week for years now and they've please many a customer.
Hi there, the bead sizes on the block are 6mm and 8mm, some people prefer smaller of course so it's all down to personal preference! As for the wrinkled effect on the bead, if you spray the block with soapy water or glass cleaner and repeat it between swipes, you should get a smooth finish. The only time we've seen the bead wrinkle is with very cheap poor quality silicone sealant.
@@MetexOnline No way are they 6mm & 8mm! I use the cramer 6mm on every job. as or the wrinkled bead, I religiously use dow 785. I will give it another go.
Bought a new build and had a few snags.... house builder sent the 'mastic man' round. He doesnt use blocks but pushes the tube rather than pulls it so the nozzle forms the silicone as you go.... the finish is perfect. Ive been doing it ever since
can you elaborate please mate? 😀 what do you mean by wood exactly? just random piece of 2x2/ 2x4 or something with round edges? Intrigued.. never thought of that
The dreaded silicone job. I've tried just about every method but nothing is perfect. We used to tape up all our joints either side of the bead, silcone, remove excess, then the tape then wet finger finish!!!! That is the only way to not get the invisible spill either side of your bead EXCEPT a totally tool and finger free finish, straight from the gun no messing about... I cant do it mind... If at all possible I would pre- drill tap holes and do silicone work before tap install, avoid central, against wall tap position at all costs it could end in tears for all kinds of reasons
I use the Cramer tool, I particularly like the black clip ons for bevel edged or metro tiles. I also have a cheaper set that have all been cut down for “behind the tap” situations. Might give the other one a go, the only con I can see is the amount of cleaning it takes between pulls. I use cheap wipes instead of blue roll as I find it’s better. Great video 👍🏻
I have been silicon for some years now in bathrooms kitchens and glazes but I have found keeping your silicone blocks clean is very important l use the big blue rolls of paper and roll it back on its self so l never have paper around with silicone on it and you never lick your fingers as silicone is poisonous💀l did like your silicone block 😊
As a sealant professional for 30 years I've never seen either of those profiling tools. I also don't see a link for them either. No vendor in USA - why is this a UK only thing? The block is $17 US and shipping to USA is $21 US for one block. $37.61 total. Ridiculous
Fugi do some narrow profile tools with a long stick handle that have got me out of trouble before with bath taps close to the wall. Innovative solution of cutting a standard tool in half though 😂!
If you fill the bath to stop the silicon cracking when weight is added later. Wont the reverse happen when you empty the bath afterwards. The bath will move up, instead of down.
Personally, you missed the most important bit, the corners. This video would have been better if you'd have shown us how you do the corners. Straight sections are easy.
For corners with the Silicone Block, we recommend doing the horizontals first by placing the block in the corner and swiping outwards, then running the vertical bead to meet it. The area it meets needs some care of course, if you're unsure the best thing to do is bring the vertical up to 10mm or so of the horizontal, and then just do the final blend.
Another great video. Have I missed the wall panels being installed tutorial? Got a dodgy bathroom with two layer of tiles half way up each wall, and plaster on top. Hoping to remove one layer of tiles so the wall is level and wall panel the lot!
Mate I’ve been watching your videos for the last couple of years and you have helped me massively with my work around the house. These bathroom videos could not come at the right time! Im just about to finish my bathroom and you have done pretty much similar to what I have👍🏻👍🏻 great video!
I recommend watchin charlie DIYtes video for scilliconing, he recommends cleaning the surface with methalated spirits and the reasons NOT to use spray just profile only
4:50 Also if the silicone has any mico content it can be carcinogenic (cancer causing) DONT LICK YOUR FINGER!!! don’t know if Dow has any mico content but I know soudal doesn’t from personal use! Really like the silicone block though!
Nice, I've always found silicone around anything a pain, a builder had already shared his fill the bath first but thanks for sharing, I will definitely get a metex block.
i ve done new home construction check ups before paint is done. I ve used up to 10 tubes of acrylic caulking per day and used a bit of water on my index finger. Its the only way to roll, the tool is for amateurs.
I was a mastic applicator 20 years ago , i use to use tooling sticks and soapy water , if you used those blocks in the industry, you'd be sacked for wasting loads of mastic 😂
Everyone thinks they are pro sealer the days 😂 we panal builders think this is funny😂😂..you never do it like this first thing wrong is to never use dishwasher
Avoid WD40 imo, I tried it since I ran out of silicon remover while WD40 worked well even having a good clean up with towels and clothes and water. I let it dry and applied fresh silicon on and it peeled off shortly after. Either scrap it off with the tool that is inside the Cramer frugal kit or get the bladed tools or silicon remover itself. I believe the oils/grease within wd40 even if a tiny bit is left it can ruin your fresh silicon either that or spend lots of time cleaning it up properly!
Quick question mate, when you ran the block along, did you get streaks of silicone under it? I thought I saw some residue when you lifted the block up?
Thanks this is the most informative video i found regarding re siliconing. I failed first go from pooling water spots on the shower floor edges as I didnt clean the excess silicone with turps after I re sealed it.
I think quicker to just use masking tape above and below where you want the silicon to go and then use your(clean) finger in one direction over the silicon.
Bought one of these blocks also after watching a review on Plumberparts, like others have mentioned, mine went in the dustbin after two attempts to use it. Couldn't get any decent finish using it. Found it too bulky, leaving a poor finish. Went back to the normal cheap silicone ones.
Nice to know that i have been doing it (mostly) wrong all these years!! I still got decent results but not i,m afraid to say as good as yours subscribed!
Notice you avoided showing the difficult corner bits!!!!
Yep, corner and vertical beads running down to the corners
Sorry fella seen these silicone blocks reviewed on youtube before (plumb parts did one last year) they are garbage the finish is rough as a badgers arse. You made the same mistake he did....not showing the silicone block finish close up. 😜Fugi kit with no water is the best solution.
As of now, I am 14, going into Year 10, I have been adding these useful videos to my playlist, in like 6-7 years I want to renovate a house and without your help, i wont be able to one day, love the videos!
Best of luck! And thanks for watching
You've got this!
You’ve got fucking no chance unless you live in a rough area kid! Sell drugs and pay people to do the work for you instead country is broken. Go outside, kick a football or get sticky fingers that aren’t from silicone
Based
@@hewhorocketh thanks bro!
What about the joints, corners.....
Great video. A couple of extra points as I've made loads of mess over the years as a DIYer:
1 - Don't buy the cheapest silicone gun. They give much less reliable pressure and make profiling much harder.
2 - If you really struggle to get the amount of silicone right, especially as a beginner, use masking tape at about the right gap, then silicone, then profile, then remove tape, then profile again (to avoid the lip). It helps avoid too much overspill / clean up. Over time you'll be able to squeeze the gun better and get a decent even amount the first time.
👍 cheers for sharing
I use a pneumatic silicone gun with a pressure regulator for a paint spray gun, you can dial the perfect pressure for consistent beads of silicone. I use masking tape and rubber gloves (wet) for finishing silicone joints.
The only influencer on youtube i listen to and buy recommended products.
Thank for showing how to silicone the edge of a bath properly with DIY tools.
I only recommend good products that I would use myself 👍. Your welcome
Great video. It would've been good to see how you do the corners, especially ones where you have a vertical coming down as well, as they are the tricky bits. Straight runs are usually ok with various methods.
Maybe another video of explanation on corners?
Great and helpful channel.
With the Silicone Block we recommend doing the horizontals first by placing the block in the corner and swiping outwards, then running the vertical bead to meet it. The area it meets needs some care of course, if you're unsure the best thing to do is bring the vertical up to 10mm or so of the horizontal, and then just do the final blend.
I have the kramer kit and find it excellent, some good tips in this video, not using spray directly on the silicone and not using your finger, so many people still do it.
Thanks for sharing!
Looks a decent tool, will have to get one. However the spray bottle and water can stay where they are as they're not really needed. Long as you've got your blue roll or tissue then you're good to go. Many people go with wetting the tool but for me it works fine with just giving it a wipe and carrying on
Thanks for sharing your experiences
Agreed. No need to wet
But with the kramer tool also, I use a dab of white spirit also cos the silicone is messy and sticky
I’m a plumber and have been installing bathrooms for twenty five years use the Kramer.
Clean around the bath first with methylated spirits,allow a little time for any residue to evaporate.
The very fact that the Kramer product appears video at all when he’s been paid to showcase somebody else’s product probably tells you what you need to know .
Some sound advice, a quality silicone. But personally it'd avoid installing the taps against the back wall for maintenance/replacement, I'd opt for a corner tap on a front corner.
As a bathroom fitter, I would never use fairy or any other liquid. 40 years I've done this only heard of this in the last 10 ish. Where this crazy idea has come from I've no idea.
What method do you use?
@@GK-qc5ry no reply, so probs a troll
What do you do about the excess on the surface at 5:15 ?
Don’t forget step 1 - make sure your wife isn’t in.
Because she will interrupt your beautiful silicone job half way through, then you will return to it half cured and the job will end in a mess. After which it’s all your fault and you’re in the dog house. 😅
😂 good comment haha
-Mask both sides of the gap.
-Apply silicone.
-Give it a run over with a spitted finger.
-Remove masking tape with all the overspill on it.
-Give it the once over with a spitted finger again.
Been doing it for 40 years. Bet my finish is better than yours.
I bet it isn’t 😂
Used dowsil silicone before. Great stuff, doesn't peel away and manageable.
Always been my achilles heel the silicone seal, hate it with a passion.
Will definitely give that blue block a go. Tried different applicators, even kramer, none seem to help.
Will redo a failed kitchen worktop seal now!
Give it a try 👍
Siliconing.......my nemesis!! Thanks for this video. Will definitely apply your tips the next time I do it 👍
Good luck!
Another brilliantly informative video, thanks. I need to hunt around to find out if you have done one showing how to remove old silicone before renewing.
Those blue paper rolls are really designed to feed centre pull dispensers. I find it much better to pull out the cardboard centre and pull from the middle. They don’t unravel that way.
that is a really good tip. Thanks mate, will defo try it out!
But the sheet comes out all twisted..
Have just tried the silicon block. It was easy to use with great results. Corners were a bit tricky, but I started at each one and then blended in. Was sorely tempted to use my finger for the verticals, but resisted! Great video!
A couple of months in, still looking good and no sign if any mold
Thanks to test it out for us, how do you start at the corners? Outward or inward?
Thanks for the video, interesting as always. As someone who works in a hotel I’ve done my fair share of bath and shower siliconing. I always use surgical spirit to clean the area before applying, it gets rid of any nasties, dries almost instantly and doesn’t inhibit the new silicon adhering. I’ll be honest, I’m really not sure about that block thing, unless you get the bead exactly right it could create quite a mess and be more difficult to wipe clean than the more traditional shaper. I stopped using diluted washing up liquid, if your prep is right and you’re using a good silicon shaping tool then it isn’t really necessary. Would have liked to see you do the corners as they are the most difficult bit to get right, again I speak from experience !
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nice TRY. you didnt show how it works in corners. that's right. because it must likely dosnt does it ?
Nice video with some good tips!
Personally when it comes to baths and shower installs that bead is always a cosmetic thing, when I fit a bath or shower there's always 3 times I use sili.
The first when I fit the bath to seal the edge to the wall, the second when I tile where I ensure the tile above the bath has 30mm or so behind its bottom edge ensuring there a good seal from the first sili running up behind the tile and then the final bead that makes it look good and gives the final seal, obviously cleaning the previous sili prior to doing the next goes without saying.
In 40 years never head one fail.
I do pretty much the same as this 👍
Good choice on the dow as its probably the best out there!!!
Keep the window open because my god does it smell 😂😂
It does! Like salt and vinegar 😂
Thanks for sharing. I have always used a really cheap gun. Does it make a difference if you use a quality manual or electric gun?
@The DIY Guy Thank you for all your helpful videos, appreciated, keep them coming my friend :)
kitchen fitter here, I bought the silicone block after watching plumberparts sponsored video on it. what a pile of shite, The profiles on it are way too big, maybe they've updated it but the smaller side on mine is 10mm and the bigger side 15mm which is too much. Also the finish on it is not great, the bead has a wrinkled effect to it. I used it once and threw it in the back of the van never to be seen again. you can't beat the cramer ones, I've used them every week for years now and they've please many a customer.
Thanks for sharing your opinion and experiences 👍
Hi there, the bead sizes on the block are 6mm and 8mm, some people prefer smaller of course so it's all down to personal preference! As for the wrinkled effect on the bead, if you spray the block with soapy water or glass cleaner and repeat it between swipes, you should get a smooth finish. The only time we've seen the bead wrinkle is with very cheap poor quality silicone sealant.
@@MetexOnline No way are they 6mm & 8mm! I use the cramer 6mm on every job. as or the wrinkled bead, I religiously use dow 785. I will give it another go.
Bought a new build and had a few snags.... house builder sent the 'mastic man' round. He doesnt use blocks but pushes the tube rather than pulls it so the nozzle forms the silicone as you go.... the finish is perfect. Ive been doing it ever since
As someone that installs bathrooms I’m not sold on that block at all. Looks very clumsy to use. I switch to wood and few years back, game changer.
Good tip, do you make these up yourself or can you buy them?
can you elaborate please mate? 😀 what do you mean by wood exactly? just random piece of 2x2/ 2x4 or something with round edges? Intrigued.. never thought of that
@@EvilBroski I have seen videos where guys use popsicle (ice lolly) sticks cut at an angle on the end.
Sausage fingers.
WHAT A MESS! Shown lots of people how to do it wrong!
Thanks for the tips very helpful, I’d luckily already bought that sealer from screw fix
Dave
Use FUGI kit. Use window cleaner spray. Use Mentholated Spirits to degrease (no residue).
The straights are pretty easy, please show how to do the corners.
The dreaded silicone job. I've tried just about every method but nothing is perfect. We used to tape up all our joints either side of the bead, silcone, remove excess, then the tape then wet finger finish!!!! That is the only way to not get the invisible spill either side of your bead EXCEPT a totally tool and finger free finish, straight from the gun no messing about... I cant do it mind...
If at all possible I would pre- drill tap holes and do silicone work before tap install, avoid central, against wall tap position at all costs it could end in tears for all kinds of reasons
I use the Cramer tool, I particularly like the black clip ons for bevel edged or metro tiles. I also have a cheaper set that have all been cut down for “behind the tap” situations. Might give the other one a go, the only con I can see is the amount of cleaning it takes between pulls. I use cheap wipes instead of blue roll as I find it’s better. Great video 👍🏻
👍 thanks for sharing
Just hope those taps never need replacing 🤞🤞🤞
I have been silicon for some years now in bathrooms kitchens and glazes but I have found keeping your silicone blocks clean is very important l use the big blue rolls of paper and roll it back on its self so l never have paper around with silicone on it and you never lick your fingers as silicone is poisonous💀l did like your silicone block 😊
As a sealant professional for 30 years I've never seen either of those profiling tools. I also don't see a link for them either. No vendor in USA - why is this a UK only thing? The block is $17 US and shipping to USA is $21 US for one block. $37.61 total. Ridiculous
Move to the UK
Someone with a waggy tail pleased with the finish near the end 😄😄
Haha yep, she always tries to get in my videos
Definitely he makes life complicated
Use masking tape you can’t go wrong
Is @w.o.o.d.y in here ? I'm sure he will have something to say 😅 he always has something to say cause he's just perfect at everything
Fugi do some narrow profile tools with a long stick handle that have got me out of trouble before with bath taps close to the wall. Innovative solution of cutting a standard tool in half though 😂!
I'm a fitter but never used that particular block. Bought one on your link to give it a try.
Give it a go, cheers 👍
If you fill the bath to stop the silicon cracking when weight is added later. Wont the reverse happen when you empty the bath afterwards. The bath will move up, instead of down.
Personally, you missed the most important bit, the corners.
This video would have been better if you'd have shown us how you do the corners. Straight sections are easy.
For corners with the Silicone Block, we recommend doing the horizontals first by placing the block in the corner and swiping outwards, then running the vertical bead to meet it. The area it meets needs some care of course, if you're unsure the best thing to do is bring the vertical up to 10mm or so of the horizontal, and then just do the final blend.
How do you deal with the internal corners with the block? That was not shown.
06:00 Dude the edge is literally shaggy, it's a shit job probably due to shit product. It will mold in no time.
What would you suggest is the best method when the tiles are uneven by design not smooth likes yours are. Thanks
Denatured alcohol allows you to "tool" silicone without smearing it all over.
You're welcome
What about the two inside corners, any special tricks?
Practice 😊
@@TheDIYGuy1 Sound 🤣
Excellent cheers, I'll definitely be buying a blue block 👍❤️🇬🇧
Give one a try 😊
What about the huge amount of overspread on the tub and wall?
Another great video. Have I missed the wall panels being installed tutorial? Got a dodgy bathroom with two layer of tiles half way up each wall, and plaster on top. Hoping to remove one layer of tiles so the wall is level and wall panel the lot!
Thanks. Bathroom complete reno is next Saturday at 3pm and panels are in that video👍
How do you get the block into the corners?
Mate I’ve been watching your videos for the last couple of years and you have helped me massively with my work around the house. These bathroom videos could not come at the right time! Im just about to finish my bathroom and you have done pretty much similar to what I have👍🏻👍🏻 great video!
Lots of videos like this but none with such cool tats 😂
I recommend watchin charlie DIYtes video for scilliconing, he recommends cleaning the surface with methalated spirits and the reasons NOT to use spray just profile only
Everyone has their methods. I am more than happy with mine and have perfected it across many many bathrooms, as I’m sure charliediy is with his.
@@TheDIYGuy1if your methods work for you then it's all good mate
You somehow forgot to show the corner being done.
You must be psychic -- literally noticed yesterday that my bath needs resealing 🤣
Haha maybe 🤔
miles away from a perfect silicone sealant
He made you jealous.
The video doesn't show how you start in a corner with the block?
Work from each corner outward.
4:50 Also if the silicone has any mico content it can be carcinogenic (cancer causing) DONT LICK YOUR FINGER!!! don’t know if Dow has any mico content but I know soudal doesn’t from personal use! Really like the silicone block though!
Nice, I've always found silicone around anything a pain, a builder had already shared his fill the bath first but thanks for sharing, I will definitely get a metex block.
Glad to help
Even better: don’t use any silicone where you can see it. In 1-2-3 years it will become yellow to brown!!!
Gutted you didn't give a full detail view of sealing behind taps! Took me 5 attempts to seal behind a sink (
Great video, very helpful.....how do you do corners though?
use proper sealant additive spray not fairy liqued, thats made for cleaning greasy pans. different world.....
i ve done new home construction check ups before paint is done. I ve used up to 10 tubes of acrylic caulking per day and used a bit of water on my index finger. Its the only way to roll, the tool is for amateurs.
I was a mastic applicator 20 years ago , i use to use tooling sticks and soapy water , if you used those blocks in the industry, you'd be sacked for wasting loads of mastic 😂
No don’t use water! It still pushes water between the tile and bath so the silicone doesn’t stick properly. Stop using water/ soapy water etc!!!!
Top job. I've recently been using 'lollypop' type sticks, but appreciate they also leave a concave profile. Next time, I'll be following your advice 😉
How do you get the corners neat?
Everyone thinks they are pro sealer the days 😂 we panal builders think this is funny😂😂..you never do it like this first thing wrong is to never use dishwasher
Putting on has never been my problem. What is the best way to remove old silicon prior to renewing?
I’ll see if I can do a video on this in the future. I use a mixture of removal tools and WD40 or sealant remover
Avoid WD40 imo, I tried it since I ran out of silicon remover while WD40 worked well even having a good clean up with towels and clothes and water. I let it dry and applied fresh silicon on and it peeled off shortly after. Either scrap it off with the tool that is inside the Cramer frugal kit or get the bladed tools or silicon remover itself. I believe the oils/grease within wd40 even if a tiny bit is left it can ruin your fresh silicon either that or spend lots of time cleaning it up properly!
That works on perfectly smooth surfaces on both sides, with the gap being small.
Perfect timing! Planning on sorting this next week.
How long should a seal last before mould creeps in?
This is definitely one of my top two Norfolk based silicon sealant videos: th-cam.com/users/shortsidXeHB6zAbQ
He talk too much
You typ not enough
i have a better way and heaps cheaper and easier.
That accent sounds norrrwich
Thats one of the uses for coins.
Doesn’t seem to be available in US though Amazon.
I'd have liked to have seen how you did the internal corners, why didn't you show this?
Top tip don't use you germy finger or you'll get mould. Use alcohol wipe on tools
Is the block hard plastic or soft rubber
It's soft and flexible
I would like to know how to do this with small tiles that meet larger tiles on a shower floor. Seems like you can not get a nice even bead.
Will this process work with sanded grout in a tube?
How can I get the Metex Block in the USA? Thanks
I’m not so sure I’m afraid
We haven't got plans for the US at the moment but would be keen to understand the opportunity!
I see that your wall surface is flat. Do these tools work just as well on tiles and grout?
you will have to keep on doing that every month because it will all come out
I want advise on how to silicon behind bath taps without having to remove the taps
How does it work around items not square likes toilets and sinks?
Some rich people who have large bathrooms have a bath tub in the middle of the room, no messing around with sealant then.
Too true
Quick question mate, when you ran the block along, did you get streaks of silicone under it? I thought I saw some residue when you lifted the block up?
At 5:19 on the video
How do the silicon blocks cope with textured tiles ?
will give the block a go did you use it on the corners
Yep you can use it on corners 👍
@@TheDIYGuy1 thanks just moving house will get some use have to do some brick pointing and lead flashing
Thanks this is the most informative video i found regarding re siliconing. I failed first go from pooling water spots on the shower floor edges as I didnt clean the excess silicone with turps after I re sealed it.
I think quicker to just use masking tape above and below where you want the silicon to go and then use your(clean) finger in one direction over the silicon.
Doing it that way creates ‘shoulders’ and leaves areas for dirt, grime and eventually mould.
Bought one of these blocks also after watching a review on Plumberparts, like others have mentioned, mine went in the dustbin after two attempts to use it. Couldn't get any decent finish using it. Found it too bulky, leaving a poor finish. Went back to the normal cheap silicone ones.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Nice to know that i have been doing it (mostly) wrong all these years!!
I still got decent results but not i,m afraid to say as good as yours
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Thanks for the sub and happy to help
Corners mate, what’s your tip for them ?