should i use a Anti-Mould Shower & Bathroom sealant??

mstar · Post by **mstar** » Tue May 27, 2008 6:37 pm

hi guys i am new so thanks everyone i have been reading this forum for 3 months

My builder is doing our new bathroom with new tiles etc... i have a good extractor fan (and window) but i am concerned that some family houses i see mould on the grout and shower areas. Do you think its wise me asking the builder put on Unibond Anti-Mould Shower & Bathroom sealant to the tile work too? or will i be ok as i do have a good xpelair fan (50L/per sec extraction rate)

any advice guys? will i be wasting my money as it will not make much difference??

Only-Me · Post by **Only-Me** » Tue May 27, 2008 7:41 pm

U supply it then..............

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:13 pm

I'd definately specify the anti mould stuff, even with an extractor.

Only-Me · Post by **Only-Me** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:40 pm

Builders would generally use the bog standard crappy silicon. No pun intended.

You need Sanitary grade silicon..................If you want to be sure..........you supply it

mstar · Post by **mstar** » Wed May 28, 2008 8:07 am

thanks guys i will get the unibond stuff its on offer in screwfix. I THOUGHT i be ok with just a window and extactor fan but thanks for all your real-world experience's as it MAY save me the horrible stains/mould on grout u see in bathrooms

Thanks guys

bugger i thought i could persuade the plumber to use the good stuff and he said "u supply it" why dnt they just use the good stuff from the start! i guess plumbers price ur job according to their Materials they want to use any flashy expensive i have to suppply

mstar · Post by **mstar** » Wed May 28, 2008 1:57 pm

just wondering guys whats the best one for me to give to the builder/plumber?

i was thinking :

Unibond Anti-Mould Shower & Bathroom 310ml in a gun

or Unibond Anti Mould Ready Mixed Shower & Bathroom Grout??

or

Unibond Anti-Mould Waterproof Adhesive & Grout

i am confused which to buy

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Wed May 28, 2008 2:25 pm

Just don't get the adhesive and grout combined as it is not normally as good

Only-Me · Post by **Only-Me** » Wed May 28, 2008 6:38 pm

BAL Microseal

A unique, high performance, waterproof and mould-resistant silicone sealant especially formulated with built in Microban® antibacterial protection, to inhibit the growth of black mould and bacteria, such as Listeria, Salmonella and E-Coli. For interior and exterior use. Bonds to glass, ceramic, acrylic, fibreglass and glazed or painted surfaces.

AS SOLD BY TOPPS TILES

mstar · Post by **mstar** » Thu May 29, 2008 11:35 am

guys if its possible what is the usual steps when u put a sealant on the bathroom tiles? (i am suspocious how my new tiler knows how to put the stuff on) he seems to only have adhesive and grout in his tools to do the job) anyone show the correct steps?

Only-Me · Post by **Only-Me** » Thu May 29, 2008 7:32 pm

mstar wrote:guys if its possible what is the usual steps when u put a sealant on the bathroom tiles? (i am suspocious how my new tiler knows how to put the stuff on) he seems to only have adhesive and grout in his tools to do the job) anyone show the correct steps?

Silicon goes on 5 minute before you get paid...........well for me anyway.

Its the very last job to do when ALL the tiling is finished, Grouted, and polished off

Then tools in the van...........

Then silicon.............

Then get paid..........

Then bugger off