Tools to give sealant a good finish

geralds · Post by **geralds** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:46 pm

Anybody recommend a good tool to give sealant a good finish, and how to achieve a consistent finish as I have a large bathroom to do.

arco_iris · Post by **arco_iris** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:51 pm

Cannot recommend any particular tool, as I've never used one - after forty years of trying, I can get a good finish without.

But if you search google, amazon, screwfix, toolstation, wickes for sealant finishing, caulk finishing, sealant smoothing and similar tools you will find HUNDREDS of versions, all much of a muchness. The Vitrex one looks good.

The trick I use, with an old credit card cut to the shape I want (or most often simply my finger), is a spray mister bottle filled with a weak solution of detergent & water. Mist copiously and smooth to shape.

I detest the job, never look forward to doing it, but once I get going I rarely fail. Also, I use good quality sealant, usually hybrid, such as Soudal Fixall for instance.

No doubt there'll be alternative views put forwards.

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:28 pm

Silicone squeegee's

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You use the corner of which ever one is best for the job you are going to do, no water, washing up liquid etc req.

(Available from several suppliers and ebay)

etaf · Post by **etaf** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:01 pm

just a DIYer

i have used these in the past
Cramer Fugi Profiling Tool
I managed to get a 7 piece kit from here, they were over £20 on amazon a while back
https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/cramer-pro ... s8QAvD_BwE
after watching these videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DI4hfHM_Hg

used a few times and had some good results

ahfix · Post by **ahfix** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:57 am

I've bought the long handled style of smoother in the past and didn't get on with it.
I agree the Cramer Fugi is the best tool out there.

ah

fin · Post by **fin** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:20 am

fugi kit for me.

or spray bottle and your finger. spray your fingers with the water also.. basically anywhere you dont want the sealant to go

dont cut the nozzle at an angle cut it straight. say if you are sealing a vertical corner on a tiled wall so both surfaces are tiled.... keep the gun level and bang int eh middle so at 45 degrees. take a steady pace and dont put too much on. try not to stop and start again