Silicon seal on uneven tiles problem

[Pavel]

Hi everyone, just finished tiling on my diy bathroom project but come across problem with seal between 2 different type of tiles in my shower/bath area. I can't really find a good way to make smooth straight silicon line as light grey tiles on future wall are uneven and any silicon tool I was using just jumps over each line and it creates a zig-zag line. Anyone came across that problem and found solution? I never had problem with nice clean silicon seals but just can't find any good way of doing it on this one. Any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks!!!!

 

[Flintstone]

Hello, I recently did a job with the same tiles and on the vertical joints there is no way to make a neat job of it that i can figure out, I tried a few methods and opted for clear Silicon and a soapy finger.
Did you have fun grouting them ?

 

[Simon Dale]

There a pig to grout and clean !

 

[Pavel]

Thx for response. Yeah lol a bit pain to clean them but I used scourer sponge day after to clean off wherever I missed btw I was thinking of using clear Silicon but gap is like 2-4 mil and I thought it might look a bit dark/dirt due to grey adhesive I used.

 

[Flintstone]

I wouldn’t know about a dirty gap! 😛

 

[Simon Dale]

😛😛😛😛😛😛 bet you have Lol

 

[Pavel]

Lmao I didn't realise how it might sound I meant clear silicon is transparent and gaps with grey adhesive behind might look darkish, not clean, especially that tiles I used are lighter colour. I have bought mapei Manhattan light grey silicon to match tiles and I'm hoping that it will blend with the wall and hide imperfections I will also try clear on one side to see which one will go better. Thanks for your input guys
@Localtiler I like your job on the picture above looks great!

 

[One Day]

I used Frog tape (Brown) and spent a while running it in and out of the gaps, but it did mask up well and I had a better looking joint for it.
Just don't be tempted to touch it with tools or fingers AFTER removing the tape though.

Sorry no pics - I didn't like it anyway!

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I did my own bathroom in same tiles, yes a real pig to silicon. In hindsight I wondered if I'd have been better mitring the internal corners to give a smoother run with the silicon gun. I used one of those blue profiling tools and found that gave me the best result.

 

[Andy Allen]

Wish I could train my dog to use the toilet...🙂

 

[One Day]

 

[Flintstone]

I wouldn’t be supprised at all if you had made one of those!

 

[One Day]

I wouldn’t be supprised at all if you had made one of those!

Patent pending...

 

[Dougs Third Go]

Wish I could train my dog to use the toilet...🙂

...I wish I could train my two lads to "hit" the toilet!

 

[One Day]

...I wish I could train my two lads to "hit" the toilet!

I can certainly sympathise Doug!
I really wish I had used epoxy in my own bathroom floor, but I did it before the boys arrived.

 

[Vyper39]

View attachment 97254 Hello, I recently did a job with the same tiles and on the vertical joints there is no way to make a neat job of it that i can figure out, I tried a few methods and opted for clear Silicon and a soapy finger.
Did you have fun grouting them ?

Likewise! Clear Silicon and and soapy finger ... but 3 years on, and re-sealing again, I really wish I had thought of including a narrow margin of flat tiles into the corners.