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. R

    Grout or silicone

    Hello. Looking for a bit of advice. Just finished tiling a bathroom and grouting now. There’s boxing/shelves around the bath. Question is do I grout or silicone the internals. There’s no shower above.. my worry is that it’s going to be a family bathroom with the kids likely splashing around and...
  2. R

    Grout or silicone

    Hello. Looking for a bit of advice. Just finished tiling a bathroom and grouting now. There’s boxing/shelves around the bath. Question is do I grout or silicone the internals. There’s no shower above.. my worry is that it’s going to be a family bathroom with the kids likely splashing around and...
  3. R

    Hexagonal tile/hardwood floor. Grout or silicone gaps?

    Hi, I'm looking to use hexagonal tiles flowing into engineered oak floorboards on my bathroom floor. I've attached a link below to a nice example that I'm trying to simulate. https://images.app.goo.gl/Zmsh26rsYQsJtokT6 I'm concerned that if I use grout on the transitions, the grout lines will...
  4. S

    Grout versus silicone outdoor tiling

    Hi Forum I am new on here. I was hoping someone could help me with advice on our outdoor tiling job. Our tilers have put grout between the walls and the floor tiles. I was led to believe you should have a flexible material between 2 different to stop cracking of tiles or them popping off? They...
  5. N

    Replacing silicone around shower tray

    I just bought a house and noticed the stone resin shower tray is leaking. The silicone job is pretty crap so I started removing it with the aim of redoing it properly but noticed the shower tray is still wrapped in plastic around the edges meaning the silicone hasn't bonded to the side of the...
  6. H573

    Siliconing

    Hi all, I was taught when sealing corners etc to masking tape before. Trouble is the tape here to be honest is terrible, it doesn’t stick and peels off whilst smoothing the silicone. Any alternative ways? Other posts mention fugi tool, do I still have to mask up when using these?
  7. K

    anyone silicone first?

    Hi, I usally tile , then grout then silcone, But the job im doing at moment tiling over a bath with a shower im tight on days after was lot extra prep, I thinking if i finished tiling and silconed same day then grouted next day would save time waiting till next day for adhesive set before...
    • klunk
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    • canada silicone
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Canada
  8. R

    People who specialise in silicone sealing

    I remember reading somewhere that there's a specific trade or at least people who are very skilled at silicone sealing. I have a lot of corners in a soon to be completed bathroom that will need this doing and I want it done really well as if not, it can really spoil the final appearance. I...
    • Rabbit Chef
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    • canada coverage liquid paint people seal sealing silicone
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada
  9. T

    Silicone in joints instead of grout ?

    Hi all Im curently constructing a new patio at home using porcelain tlies , the tiles are 1000x500 with 5mm joints , they’re a white / very light grey colour . I’m toying with the idea of using silicone in all the joints as apposed to grout , I’m a dab hand with a mastic gun & could get a...
  10. J

    Neutral cure silicone & Mapei tanking

    I'm installing some acrylic shower panels onto Aquapanel. Ideally I'd like to seal the shower tray to the wall with Classi seal or similar then tank over before installing panels, for the best possible seal. The glossy acrylic panels I'm putting in (lustrolite) need a neutral cure silicone...
    • J_c
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    • adhesive grout mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout mapei tanking silicone tank tanking waterproofing wetroom
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms Forum
  11. J

    Does silicone adhere to silicone

    Just wondering Does silicone adhere/seal to it self For instance, is it ok to seal a shower tray to the tiles and then seal the wall corners, down to the tray. You know, if you've not much practice at applying sealant. Or should it all be done at the same time?
    • Jrterror
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    • canada silicone
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada
  12. I

    Ardex Any ideas please tiles stained from Ardex coloured silicone

    Please can you help i have just had my bathroom done. I bought Ardex coloured silver shimmer silicone to match grout. The residue from silicone has stained tiles. I have tried: White spirit Meths MultiSolve by CT1 Viakil (normally does everything for me) HG grout cleaner Fila tile and stone...
    • Iamthemanny
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    • ardex ardex adhesive ideas silicone stain staining tiles
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  13. J

    Best mould resistant silicone

    Hi. I'm just wondering, in your experience which are the best mould resistant silicone sealants? I used one to sort the tired silicone in our shower about six months ago and already it has a speck of mould, so I don't want that to happen with the brand new shower that I'm installing. So, have...
    • Jrterror
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    • best resistant silicone
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Adhesive and Grout
  14. J

    do i have to silicone around kitchen worktop?

    1st- when doing a kitchen splashback, when finishing off do you have to silicone around the bottom where the tiles sit on the worktop?? 2nd- are there any methods when using adhesive to mix in the wall sealant with it so you dont have to wait for the walls to dry before tiling ? thanks ..
    • James aldridge
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    • bathroom have job jobs kitchen questions silicone tiling jobs tiling work work worktop
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  15. A

    Internal corner trim or silicone?

    Hi Can you please let me know if a product like Schlüter DILEX-EKE or equivalent internal profile trim is generally visually cleaner than using silicone? I assume 3 way internal corners could look messy if not cut correctly but was wondering if I should go for some sort or trim like this for...
    • AlexJones
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    • corner internal sealant silicone trim
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  16. R

    Silicone joins at bottom of wall profiles

    Hi. Hope someone more knowledgeable than me can help. I am about to install a Merlyn Series 10 shower (sliding doors fitted in a tiled recess) and the instructions state that the inside of the vertical wall profiles need to be silicone sealed against the wall tiles (after the tray has been...
    • rboy_44
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    • canada profiles silicone wall
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Canada
  17. B

    Cramer fugi kit for silicone work

    I purchased this kit lately as to stop me using finger and have used it a couple of times, first time I used a fine mist spray bottle with soapy water, second time I used kit dry and just used builders wipes to clean tool often. Must say I think silicone took a very good hold onto both sides of...
  18. Stevev

    Which silicone for double glazing profiles

    Hi, I'm putting dbl glazing profile back and they are usually siliconed together, but, which one? A general builders one?
    • Stevev
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    • canada profiles silicone which
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada
  19. D

    Lithofin Stain Stop: before or after silicone sealant?

    Hi there I'm a DIYer restoring a shower in my house. The tiles are limestone. Grouting and tiles have been throughly cleaned - and grouting sealant applied. I'm now ready to apply Lithofin Stain Stop. Should it be applied before or after silicone sealant? If before, how long must I leave it to...
    • Deleted member 50416
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    • lithofin sealant silicone stain
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  20. Rosco100

    New silicone gun tried and tested

    Been using one these all week and what a great bit of kit,Highly recommend getting one(we've got them in stock) but they're not cheap but worth it
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