silicone

A silicone or polysiloxane is a polymer made up of siloxane (−R2Si−O−SiR2−, where R = organic group). They are typically colorless oils or rubber-like substances. Silicones are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medicine, cooking utensils, thermal insulation, and electrical insulation. Some common forms include silicone oil, silicone grease, silicone rubber, silicone resin, and silicone caulk.

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  1. B

    What silicone do you use?

    Just wondering what silicone you guys use for sealing baths, shower enclosures etc.
  2. M

    To silicon or not to silicone, that is the question

    I have just finished tiling a three wall matki shower enclosure with glass mosaics. There are two vertical corners, and three horizontal corners. The horizontal corners of the shower tray have a lip and the tiles overlap this to provide a seal. Do I have to put silicone along all these edges...
    • mitchino
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    • not silicon silicone that usa
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  3. G

    Grout or silicone?

    Hi, I've finally finished tiling an alcove (I'm a very part-time DIYer) and intend to do the grouting at the weekend. However, I've see threads in these forum which mention silicone sealant being used on internal corners. As this is going to be a toilet rather than a shower/wet room would you...
    • garfield59
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    • grout silicone tile grout usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  4. R

    Your thoughts on splitting silicone...

    Hello everybody, I would be very grateful for your thoughts on this one as I am completely stumped. Did a bathroom a little while ago for a customer, she didnt like the idea of silicone but after much discussion came round to the idea that there wasnt much choice in the matter. Finished up and...
  5. A

    Silicone this bit or leave it?

    Finished the tiling and grouting and the wooden strip has been removed, just wondering if I should put some white or black silicone under the tiles? There's the black beading on the top but I didn't put it along the bottom. Should I just leave it alone? What would you guys do? Cheers.
    • alan0259
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    • leave silicone this usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  6. D

    water drip marks on ceramics? also silicone residue

    guys, I have some dried on soapy water drip marks that ive seen in low light on my ceramic tiles.. (from spraying soapy water on silcone ) These are proper hard work to rub out/off.. is there a specific product I can use to assist me? or a house hold liquid.. such as vinegar??? (will stink so...
    • davemul
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    • ceramic ceramic tile ceramics marks residue silicone usa water
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  7. R

    Silicone smoothing sets...

    Hello everybody. I bought myself a couple of the silicone sets and think that they are the best thing since sliced bread. The problem I have come across is that I am using LOADS more silicone. Can anybody tell me if this is just a down side of the product or if I am doing something wrong...
  8. S

    silicone remover

    Hi Guys, Is the stuff from tradetiler the best out there? Silicone Eater Getting rid of all the last bits of old silicone is really tedious. This revolutionary chemical removes all types of silicone sealant by desolving and digesting it Harmless to most types of surrounding surface...
  9. B

    Ivory silicone, Mapesil Jasmine?

    I'm looking for some decent ivory silicone, I did have some Everbuild ivory silicone that I used for non wet areas like internal corners well away from bath or shower but I believe its been discontinued as non of my local suppliers sell it anymore. I wouldn't use Everbuild anywhere near water...
  10. S

    Can't get water tight seal with silicone

    Help! Is there some magic art to silicone sealing? I've re-sealed the same area behind a sink twice now and still the water gets through. Sink is set in a standard laminate top, but the wall panel is veneered MDF (hence the need for a good seal) coated with polyurethane varnish, but it's the...
    • simbob
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    • seal silicone usa water
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  11. J

    Silicone Swivel Nozzles @ tradetiler.com

    has anyone used this item on trade tiler Tradetiler Tilers Silicone and tools . Siliconing is an art in its self and getting in awkward spaces eg behind taps ect is allways a problem for me. any advice on this product greatly appreciated.:thumbsup:
    • jwatson
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    • find a tiler silicone tiler tilers directory usa
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  12. R

    Silicone set...

    I bought myself a couple of these silicone sets the other week and have to say that they are great! How did I get on without them? Here is a link to tradetiler, they are well worth every penny. Have a nosey :thumbsup: Tradetiler Tilers Silicone and tools
  13. U

    silicone

    i will be tiling my kitchen and my bathroom so do you put a bead of silicone where the tile meets the ceiling and do you do the same were they meet the kitchen units? thanks in advance
  14. J

    Silicone problem

    At the back of the sink in our kitchen there is a white tiled wall, the tiles run along for a length of about 18 ft x 2ft high. The bottom of the tiles has white Silicone running along them & in the area behind the sink the water has rotted & dirtied the Silicone, some of it has broken away...
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