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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    Lack of Silicone joints

    Hello everyone. My name os Deane. Im a tiler / stonemason from New Zealand. I have just moved to france with my wife. I have not found any contracts yet here or the uk but i have noticed the lack of silicone jointing on all work i have seen. Can anyone inform me as to why. I have been tiling for...
  2. F

    Siliconing before grouting

    does anyone do it ever ? I've not personally done it but have seen people do it, how does it effect the seal?
  3. W

    New silicone profile tool

    Picked these up today...
  4. W

    Best silicone? (for bathroom)

    Can anyone recommend the best silicone sealant there is/you have used that is highly flexible/good quality/mould resistant and will last for a long time? Don't care about the price as I need only a tube of it, preferable something that either toolstation or screwfix stocks? Thanks in advance!
    • wau5
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    • bathroom best canada silicone
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    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    How long do your Fugi tools last?

    How long do your fugi tools last? After 6 months it feels like the main ones aren't as good as they were, leaving some residue. Can you just buy the blue square one on its own ?
    • Flintstone
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    • canada fugi how last silicone tools your
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  6. F

    Silicone gun

    im on the look out for a new silicone gun, can anyone recommend something good? I've used the standard type for years but seen some about that I assume are better and require less force etc?
  7. B

    Finishing silicone

    Thought I'd ask the pros :) Finally have some time to finish my bathroom. I was coing to silicone the internals and around the bath using mapei jasmine but have been advised that white on white looks better. Therefore I'm going for jasmine on the internals with white to the bath. Which should I...
    • bogstandard
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    • canada finishing silicone
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Isomat Isomat UK Sealants and Adhesives

    Domosil - High-performance, general-purpose silicone sealant for sealing joints 3 to 40 mm wide, on surfaces of non-porous materials such as glass, aluminium, porcelain (e.g. tiles), ceramic etc. It cannot be over painted. Data Sheet Click Link Domosil-s - High-performance, mildew-resistant...
  9. JMC tiling

    Metro tiled corners, scribe in and best silicone method?

    Morning all, Just wanted peoples thoughts on finishing metro tiles, specifically in the corners? Even with nice cutting you still get a diamond effect in the corners that in some cases depending on the depth difference of the metro edge can look a bit off. Do you guys scribe in to minimise this...
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    Grout or Silicone

    Hi I am tiling a conservatory floor with porcelain tiles and the walls are unplastered face brick. Do I grout or silicon where the two materials join? Thanks. Gnasher
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    Help with grouting and silicone at bottom of wall onto shower tray

    Hello, I noticed recently that my builder may have made a mistake when tiling some little mosaics ( Polished Marble 2.5cm x 5cm) in between large wall tiles in the middle of the shower enclosure area area (wall behind where the rain shower comes out from) I noticed some of the grout was going a...
    • ashurst
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    • former grout grouting help shower shower tray silicone tile grout tray wall wetroom
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms Forum
  12. F

    Profiling tool

    Well, I've been on with the fugi for a few months now since everyone was raving about it on here, and at first I wasn't sure but I am improving with it, my verdict is, it's good for producing a bead of various different thicknesses, but I find the soapy finger is still needed to give it the...
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    Finishing To The Ceiling?

    What's your method? I have always cut tight to the ceiling and grouted. I've seen a few pics where it looks like some have siliconed to ceiling, who does that?
  14. Sean Kelly

    Silicone Smear On Grout.

    I used Weber grey grout and Weber grey silicone. I used a profiling tool to tool the silicone. I then noticed that the grout would not dry on the horizontal grout line within the shower. Obviously I have smeared a thin layer of silicone across the grout and it has gone a bit shiny! I don't...
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    Okay Work?

    Problem: plasterboard wall. 8cm spessor. put tiles. with one hand. lot of flexion. I straightened the wall. With the hands :(. Solution: did cross joint. and vertical. and silicone. result 4 walls. small 1 square meter. It might work......:(
    • Italy
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    • flexible job jobs silicone tiling jobs tiling work work
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
  16. R

    Bathroom Is Sound

    have a look at this bathroom, iv never seen sillicone like it, was told dont rip this one out its been redone it just needs sillicone redoing, its sound
    • richie b
    • Thread
    • bathroom bathroom tiling canada silicone
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. S

    Silicone Done Badly

    Hi all, Just a diy'er with...Silicone advice this time if I may beg. I have done my fair share of siliconing in the past, but never really had to pay much attention to the finer points. Now I have come to seal my newly tiled bathroom I think I have made a catalog of mistakes. Let me list them...
  18. macten

    Refreshing Change

    Bought one tube of limestone silicone for ensuite I did the other day. Final bead to be done was along back of window sill and the cartridge trigger started firming up and I was barely halfway. I was willing it to go the distance, proper bead whispering. Final death squeeze on the trigger and it...
  19. H

    What Colour Silicone?

    I have tiled my shower recess and grouted with Weber grey grout. Obviously I will use white silicone between the tile bottoms and the tray. I intend to use grey silicone for the two vertical corners. What should I use between the tops of the tiles and the white painted ceilings; I assume white...
  20. O

    Grout Fired Earth Limestone Grout

    Which coloured silicone is a close match for the above grout? My customer has provided the grout but not the silicone.(From recollection,I don't think FE do a coloured matching silicone) Or........I ditch the FE grout and get another brand??
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