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 .