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Re: masking around bath for sealant..

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:18 pm
by Chris the builder
royaloakcarpentry wrote:I use those and they are a most excellent addition to a tool box. I used to use small offcuts of timber formed to shape but rarely use that method now.
call me an anorak, but I can't wait to try one, lol, I see so many odd ball "gadgets" coming to the market these days, it's hard to cut the wheat from the chaff, but now iv'e joined UHM I can read these excellent posts from people who have bought the T shirt thank you!

Re: masking around bath for sealant..

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:20 pm
by DIY_Johnny
a bad silicone joint is a real let-down on a new bathroom, will take a photo of my 1st go tomorrow, I am reasonably happy with it

Re: masking around bath for sealant..

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:24 pm
by Chris the builder
yeah, I think you guys should post more photo's, luv em, had a chat to the Chezmyster & he says UHM has massive amounts of bandwidth on his new server so more pics's shouldn’t be a problem.

Re: masking around bath for sealant..

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:24 am
by fred99
A good tip for these silicone tools is to dip them in a solution of water and washing up liquid.

Makes them glide over the silicone better :wink:

Re: masking around bath for sealant..

Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:39 am
by speed
i have the fugen kit off ebay,
not used it much and i need more practice but last job i did was white tile and gloss black worktop, it did a real good job, i used the 45 degree profile as i think it looks better than round, i wish they were an inch bigger tho to hold them better,

for the masking tape ive found 3M 3434 tape to be good, its the blue tape that car detailers use to protect black trim when machine polishing cars, its designed to adhere to car trim which is always covered in bumpershine stuff, and peels off without leaving residue

Re: masking around bath for sealant..

Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:33 pm
by JK Decorator
CILLIT BANG!!!!

Thinned down with water (75%) half dozen lengths of timber carved (or split) into different widths. and something to scape the small excess of on. A light touch is the key.

Seal - spray - smooth - walk away smiling :-)

Re: masking around bath for sealant..

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:27 am
by wrinx
speed wrote:...i wish they were an inch bigger tho to hold them better
Wonder if this one is bigger?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silicone-Sealant- ... 2eb1c2b60a

wrinx

Re: masking around bath for sealant..

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 2:51 pm
by speed
wrinx wrote:
speed wrote:...i wish they were an inch bigger tho to hold them better
Wonder if this one is bigger?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silicone-Sealant- ... 2eb1c2b60a

wrinx

the listing say they are 60mm the ones i have are 40mm so they should be easyer to hold, im not buying anymore tho :lol: