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David Jenkins

posted on 6/10/19 at 02:39 PM Reply With Quote
Silicone sealant?

Right... here's a random question for the locostbuilders posse...

I have to replace the seal around the bottom of my shower tray - not a hard job, just a bit of a faff, but I can't work out the best sealant to buy. I've looked at a few products, but some of the negative reviews are a bit grim. I have never had much success with acrylic sealants, so it probably has to be silicone.

So - can anyone recommend a good brand of white silicone sealant? I don't mind paying the price if it really is good stuff, as I don't want to be going back and doing it again in 6 months time.






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obfripper

posted on 6/10/19 at 03:31 PM Reply With Quote
Have a look at:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dow-785-bacteria-resistant-sanitary-silicone-white-310ml/58308

Should do all you need.

Dave

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Angel Acevedo

posted on 6/10/19 at 04:22 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by obfripper
Have a look at:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dow-785-bacteria-resistant-sanitary-silicone-white-310ml/58308

Should do all you need.

Dave



Polyurethane based sealer?
Good excuse to buy (and use) a tube...
Whatever is left on the tube will go off sooner than later, so it´s better to have several jobs ready before opening.





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David Jenkins

posted on 6/10/19 at 04:46 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Angel Acevedo

Whatever is left on the tube will go off sooner than later, so it´s better to have several jobs ready before opening.


That is so true - I buy this stuff, use what I need, and try my best to seal the tube... and next time I look I have a cylinder of solid sealant.

I might have a go at making some of these on my 3D printer - but I bet they still won't help.






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perksy

posted on 6/10/19 at 06:50 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by obfripper
Have a look at:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dow-785-bacteria-resistant-sanitary-silicone-white-310ml/58308

Should do all you need.

Dave





We use this one at work everyday of the week and wouldn't use anything else (NHS Maintenance)

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Charlie_Zetec

posted on 7/10/19 at 12:53 PM Reply With Quote
I've previously used a product called CT1, but think they've recently released a new version called BT1 that is similar in terms of mould/fungus resistance. Not there cheapest, but I've never had any issues with it.





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David Jenkins

posted on 7/10/19 at 03:52 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by obfripper
Have a look at:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dow-785-bacteria-resistant-sanitary-silicone-white-310ml/58308

Should do all you need.

Dave


Well, that's what I've got today... we'll see how it goes...

[Edited on 7/10/19 by David Jenkins]






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BangedupTiger

posted on 7/10/19 at 04:03 PM Reply With Quote
CT1, everything else is poop in comparison.
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macc man

posted on 7/10/19 at 05:49 PM Reply With Quote
I fit bathrooms for a living and highly recommend the Dow 785 silicone. Most others will go mouldy fairly quickly.
However all silicones will tarnish over time so best to use a good mould and mildew spray regularly in the shower area. This will
extend the life of any silicone you use.

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