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Fitting plastic edging to tiles
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:04 am
by topconker
I need to fit some plastic angle to the raw edges of the window, and walls of our bathroom.
When the new bathroom was fitted prior to us buying the house, no plastic edging was fitted so we're left with a raw edges.
I've bought some plastic angle strips to fit over all the edges but not sure what to use to fit it, should I use a sealant and if so, should I put enough on to squeeze out along the sides?
Any help really appreciated.
TC
Re: Fitting plastic edging to tiles
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:10 pm
by royaloakcarpentry
use a decent silicone such as Dow Corning 785. Apply near to the edge and allow to flow out, clean up and secure with masking tape whilst it goes off.
Re: Fitting plastic edging to tiles
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:05 am
by topconker
Thanks Royaloak,
TC
Re: Fitting plastic edging to tiles
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:17 am
by topconker
Should also have asked what's the best thing to clean up with?
I presume I shopuld wipe the excess with a wet finger to tidy the bead up, but will need to clean up any excess with something?
TC
Re: Fitting plastic edging to tiles
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:33 pm
by royaloakcarpentry
get an old spray bottle and wash it out. Then put a little washing up liquid in it and fill up with water.
Apply silicone to trim. place on wall. Lightly spray tiles with the solution. This will stop any excess silicone from adhering to the tiles. It will come off easily with a small scrap of timber.
Re: Fitting plastic edging to tiles
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:01 am
by topconker
RoyalOak,
Many thanks for your advice, did the job last night and really pleased with the result.
Top tips that'll remember for next time.
Regards,
TC
Re: Fitting plastic edging to tiles
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:18 pm
by royaloakcarpentry
No problem, glad it went well.