Sealant application course

[tommy1712]

Does anyone know of a course on sealant application. Not interested in a nvq just want to tidy up my silicone work as its far from the best lol

 

[gasmanrob]

Fugi kit is what most on here seem to like personally I use a unibond applicator with a soap mix in a spray bottle heavy on the washing up liquid.

Works for me

 

[Masood]

Fugi kit or wet finger. If you want to be really precise use masking tape.

 

[tommy1712]

I got a fugi thing and it's still pony lol i do tape but it's still not what I want to leave behind

 

[gasmanrob]

Get a spray bottle plenty of fairy liquid in it once you've applied the silicone before you play with it spray the area with the liquid it'll mold better and makes it easy to clear off the bath and tiles. It'll take longer to cure

Here's mine from home with this method

 

[PETE 123]

Why not get a few full ones and make dummy jobs and practice

 

[julesverne]

Have a look on youtube maybe get a few tips from there.

 

[Best]

Get one of those wee silicone tool mould kits. They are brilliant and it is possible to shape the silicone while also removing all the excess in a couple of goes.
Try to learn on a very short length of joint - like top edge of a basin.
If you choose the prefered corner of the tool, just get the angle you hold it against the wall & basin/bath etc right & keep it tight as you drag the silicone off. Even works where you have dips in tiles or joints. I find it easy now using the moulds

 

[noggin78]

Steady hand, credit type card cut to your liking, wet finger and wonder wipes to clean any excess.

 

[kris]

If your sealing on a flat surface like wetwall then the fungi kits make a perfect seal , so does the wet finger but in my opinion in really makes a difference on the type of silicone u use. Some of the cheaper brands are so thin that it's hard to get a neat seal .. I use Dow corning 785 or everbuild or similar and get pritty good seals. Practice makes perfect .
Not heard of a silicone course b4 lol
You see guys on YouTube using masking tape .

 

[tommy1712]

I use wurthless or top gun. It's just something I struggle with to get it how I want

 

[stussy]

Sealant Application is its own trade so there will be courses available. I find foaming glass cleaner sprayed over the bead and surrounding area (failing that washing up liquid and water in a spray bottle) before tooling is the best method....

 

[JCSPLUMBING]

Wet finger and lots of practice unk:

 

[waddmiester]

The trouble is we always see minor imperfections in our work that most people don't even notice.
It's the price we pay for being perfectionists.
Lots of good advice there tho!

 

[waddmiester]

Just for info the Fugi 5 piece kit is on Flea Bay at £11.49.
Doesn't seem a bad investment to have on the van even if it helps just a bit?

 

[Best]

Just for info the Fugi 5 piece kit is on Flea Bay at £11.49.
Doesn't seem a bad investment to have on the van even if it helps just a bit?

Lidl do an excellent kit under their Powerfix brand for less than £5 I think.
When they have them on sale, my advice is grab one, because as you say, worth it to have one in the van. Mine has made life so easy for me

 

[plumben]

Ive always used my fingers,

I find the trick is getting the right amount of sealant out of the gun so that your not adding more or taking loads off that's when things get messy,

Make sure your nozzle is cut to the right size you need,
Make sure the area Is clean and dry
Dont rush, take your time and try to get a consistent bead in one go without stopping,
Get a cup with some fairly liquid and water wet your finger
Smooth out without playing with it too much
Clean up with the back of your nail

 

[London Gas]

Masking tape your line (very neat) apply a fair amount of silicone, wet your finger with water mixed with washing up liquid (some people use white spirit but I personally don't want to do that) run your finger along and keep wiping it off your hand, at the end remove the tape.