Does anyone have any tips/advice on how to put sealant around the edge of a bath? I know its a simple job, but im awful at DIY, so any help would be gratefully received!
2007-07-10 02:14:03 · 9 answers · asked by dubbleyu 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
First of all tools for the job, a tube of sealant in an applicator gun, a piece of rag, an old squirty bottle filled with soapy water, and your finger (Doesn't matter which one)
Make sure area is clean and dry where you are going to apply the sealant, apply an even bead around the area but don't touch it, next spray the soapy water all over the sealant and the surrounding area and on the finger to be used, then run your finger around the edge where the sealant is.
The soapy water wont let the sealant stick to anything you don't want it to, allow to dry and re apply if needed.
2007-07-10 09:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by spud 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure you have all of the old sealant off first. You can buy silicone stripper that will make the job easier. Make sure all the surfaces are dry.
It's best to fill the bath with water or get in the bath while you do it. Filling the bath makes the gap wider. If you seal it now it means that the sealant won't have to stretch as much when you fill the bath to use it. Also use masking tape to mask off the bath and tiles. Apply the sealant and smooth with a wet finger. Remove the tape before the sealant dries. Leave the right amount of time for the sealant to dry and that should be a job done.
2007-07-10 02:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by xenaisgr8 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A few tips...
you can run masking tape along both edges and use a damp finger to smooth along. Then let the sealant get a skin then remove tape an you will have a crisp clean edge...
Also now its possible to buy the sealant on a roll which is sticky backed this is easy to apply but can be a bit expensive...
Hope that helps..
2007-07-10 02:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to fill the bath with water so its at its heaviest weight. Then get a sealant gun and some sealant and squeeze a line along the edge then with your finger smooth it down to make sure its neat. Any ecess will come of when its dry. Do not have a bath til its comletely dry or it will come away again.
2007-07-10 04:23:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean the surface well with denatured alcohol and make sure all the old caulk is removed. I like to use a wet spoon to smooth the caulk. Fingers work but you can have dents in the caulk due to uneven pressure. You can find mold resistant caulks at Home Centers. Follow the label directions for letting it fully cure before getting it wet.
2007-07-10 02:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First fill the bath,leave water in until silcone has cured.
buy high modulus silicone
dont cut to much off the nozzle , you will need 3~4 mm bead
angle nozzle at about 45 degrees apply a constant pressure
draw to wards yourself one long continous action
wet finger again draw towards yourself forcing silicone into gap,
Make sure both surfaces are dry b4 attempting
2007-07-11 08:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Push the caulk gun don't pull and a small spoon for the corners have paper towel ready to clean up the excess.
2007-07-10 02:26:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure it's dry, apply the caulking and smooth it into the corners with your finger wiping excess off with a wet cloth. It must dry completely before getting it wet or it will come right off.
2007-07-10 02:23:40 · answer #8 · answered by Kimberly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most important thing is buy the right sealant! use silicone it works the best!
2007-07-10 03:25:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋