How to apply silicone sealant DIY guide. Silicone caulk application for beginners. Pro silicone bead

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In this video I show you my way to apply sealant. I show you the tools, products and method I use to get a professional looking bead of sealant as a mere DIYer!
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@bradthivierge827 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I bought my first home in 2023. Whoever did the bathroom in the house used grout in the corners of our shower. The grout has now cracked, so I've taken it out and will be applying silicone. Never done it before, so this was extremely helpful!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 ай бұрын

No problem and well done on doing it yourself 👍

@vickiissocoollike 9 күн бұрын

I’ve been putting off the task of resealing our bath for 4 years (since we moved in!) and I was half inclined to just get a handyman in to do it as I was scared of doing it wrong. This video (and your other video on removing sealant) were so helpful - you explained each step really well and gave me the confidence to have a go myself. It took me several hours to do but I’m pleased with the results, so thank you!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

That's a great result, well done 👍

@vd-f327 Жыл бұрын

And after removing the old silicone, I then watched this and managed to apply new stuff. Both your videos were so helpful. So 10/10. Thanks Pouse! 👍🏻

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 11 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@anthonysmith3015 10 ай бұрын

Concise, clear, no camera wobble - brilliant. Thankyou. At last, I know how to do it!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@jonnilongmire 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, better than some tradesman I've come across. Always struggled to master that perfect bead, will try this out.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Thank you 👍

@user-qr3tg4ks3k 9 ай бұрын

Pouse, your demonstration was superb! My past struggles with sealant faded away and I now feel confident enough to try again.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@danvanspam 3 ай бұрын

As you mentioned, I do appreciate the effort you put into these videos! Helped me get out of a messy situation!!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Excellent!

@cheryltwomey9286 11 ай бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you for such a clear demonstration, all the tips & tricks. Baby wipes was a game changer! Doing the sealant is my absolute nemesis but this time I made a decent job of it thanks to you!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 11 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful 👍

@lenbeardmore8966 2 ай бұрын

Found this really helpful. I liked that it was realistic and not 100% perfect.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful 👍

@glenwaverley23 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Pousey. Solves some of the mystery of 'how do they make it look so neat when it looks so crappy my own trys'. Thanks.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

No problem.

@geraldmoore9886 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always used masking tape and my finger haha. This was a really clear and detailed commentary on how to use a profile tool so I’m going to try that on my kitchen tiles. I hadn’t realised how long you can leave the silicon bead before profiling it, I always thought it would skin over.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Hope it went well 👍

@tom-dahl1598 Жыл бұрын

thank you. i feel much more confident about tackling this job now.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@YT012334209 9 ай бұрын

First time doing this and it's not perfect but I'm actually proud of how it came out! Was able to do a very decent job by following your tips. Thank you :)

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 8 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@paulgrinham1448 Жыл бұрын

Great video, using wet wipes was a top tip and I made a lot less mess than normal!!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@jusssy5078 4 ай бұрын

Great tip seeing the screw in an opened bottle of sealant!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it 👍

@F88tFirst 11 ай бұрын

Some good tips, thanks. I was doing my bath today and I also have uneven tiles so tried masking tape put on tight to the tiles, acted as a guide to lessen the step. I bought some Silicone that was specially for bathroom - not much tooling time like yours so only got 5 mins before started going off - something to bear in mind when buying! Thanks

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips 👍

@helenscott187 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video. I'm a bit OCD and a lady DIYer. Really helpful. Could do with spending a few months as your apprentice. Had various tradesmen out for jobs but it's so hit and miss I'd rather save the money and have a go myself.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Good attitude, and best of luck with it 👍

@jocelyncripps5542 Жыл бұрын

brilliant - clear, detailed and good to listen to - lots of great advice.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

@safaahamed5462 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all the tips, this made the job really easy 🎉

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad it helped!

@supremebarista 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip about filling the bath, thanks!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@petersoa840 3 ай бұрын

Nice video; helpful, easy to listen to, clear instructions.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@judithvdavis9532 Жыл бұрын

Thank you enjoyed your helpful tips and videos for removing and applying sealant

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad they were useful, thanks for watching 👍

@mzaalam 4 ай бұрын

Sometimes the bath sides drop when a human steps in so it’s better to fill the bath then do this. The silicone sets with the bath dropped as much as it’s going to - so when it is stepped into it has less chance of breaking the seal under the bead.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@vvasilisa Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Appreciate the commentary & effort.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@martinjamesmix 5 ай бұрын

Great, detailed demonstration. Will definitely help me going forward 👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Excellent. Thanks for watching 👍

@englishwise3657 Ай бұрын

thank you your video is very useful

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@englishwise3657 8 күн бұрын

I need to remove silicone from my shower tray and then apply new one. Do I have to remove it with a tool or is there any solvent to do the job?

@samshinto Ай бұрын

Fantastic job ! Well done

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@silveryashkul 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks. Screw ing silicone bottle was really great idea

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 ай бұрын

Glad to help.

@Sami6979 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making it fun with your commentary.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Not sure I've been called fun before 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

@pauletterisher4034 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! This was very helpful!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching 👍

@harrygg993 2 ай бұрын

Good infor how to get it done . Thanks so much .

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@evelyngreyes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us your knowledge.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

No problem.

@timbooker5793 9 ай бұрын

very helpful. I've been stuffing up my sealant for years. Can't wait to do it properly this weekend.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 ай бұрын

Hope it went well.

@amycovers3315 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks. Very helpful x

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

No problem.

@peters.4263 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your very useful and informative videos.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

You are welcome!

@noidaad4010 Жыл бұрын

Very good video and clear explanation thank you I will give it a go soon, hope I can do it like being shown here and yes we do appreciate the effort you have put in 😅😅😅

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 👍

@paulfinn8450 7 ай бұрын

Itd be great if you could share any tips on finishing internal corners, horizontal and verticle.

@ianschofield6440 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid, very detailed, many thanks.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it 👍

@StevePhillips 2 жыл бұрын

Yes appreciate the effort you put into these videos. I need to put sealant outside edge of my shower. I did my electrics with your expertise help, works fine. Now, I want to put a single light in my attic, with a light switch? Just need to look if you have made a video on that.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Hope it went well, and yes I think I do have a vid on that, I'm just 2 years too late responding 😂

@williamcoates44 Жыл бұрын

Very Professional presentation, Script, video, clarity of script and step by step clear direction of tools ,method of use. Excellent all round. Follow the instruction and the job will present as a prfect, satifying result. You can now put your house guests in the bath again.Thanks result.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

I'm not letting guests anywhere near my bath 😂. Thanks for watching 👍

@user-nx9if2lg8l Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a plain talking video. As a total novice, I am confident enough now to give it a go. Hopefully it will be fully sealed, and being even half as neat as yours will be a bonus!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Hope it went well 👍

@clarepdx6152 10 ай бұрын

Love the advice!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 10 ай бұрын

Glad to help.

@ImranS23Ultra 7 ай бұрын

Nice thorough video matey

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Chanmantroop10 Жыл бұрын

Is your tub acrylic? I'm having trouble finding a silicone caulk that has good adhesion to acrylic

@michaelmurphy8667 Жыл бұрын

If I am a diy man and had a new bath I'd be asking the fitters why they have done half a job. If i need to seal it. Something I did recently after the kitchen floor replaced and they didn't seal and didn't even bother re fitting the bottom of the cupboards. Its almost like because there is a lack of skilled tradesmen I should be happy for a non complete job. Trades in uk are taking a liberty with the customers. Thanks for your advice tho. Going to now finish a job I paid a apparently reputable company to do. With your advice I can go do it.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

Well not sure if you've seen my latest video, but I had a rant about exactly that with a window fitter! Video here in case you'd like to watch it - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNmfhs2oqtG7iH0.html. Best of luck with the sealant.

@devyanilimaye8560 7 ай бұрын

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE as a DIY housewife from India, thanks for your videos, helps immensely when money is tight

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 7 ай бұрын

@devyanilimaye8560 no problem, glad to help 👍

@marklanahan7289 5 ай бұрын

You get what you pay for.

@alisoncull 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very useful indeed 👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lucieyoung3335 2 ай бұрын

Amazing videos, so helpful

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@user-pq7ws9rq5s 5 ай бұрын

Best videos to follow for beginners

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one 👍 I can't stand going behind taps 😫 you have to know when to stop when doing this sometimes don't you, there's been a few occasions when I got it looking 95% good and tried to get one little bit then made it loads worse! Haha I always get through a load of toilet roll when I do my sealing 😂 only use wipes sparingly as they're more expensive. The no nonsense wipes from screwfix are always on hand though ✌️

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

You need to shop in Aldi, 50p a pack for wipes. I pinch them from my boys room! You're right about over working it, too much and it goes lumpy. Practice makes perfect, problem is I don't practice much! Thanks for watching and keep up with the graft on your place. Looking good, the hard work will pay off in the end 👍

@user-ol1vp3ns4w 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful video thanx! 🎉

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@c0p0n Жыл бұрын

Great video mate, thank you

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

No problem 👍

@truthworthy1 Жыл бұрын

perfect thank you for this

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome.

@MarcusT86 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video buddy

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@paulinemckinnon3462 Жыл бұрын

Profiling tool… or lolly stick. I’m new to DIY and watched loads of vids on sealant. The best tool I’ve seen used is a lolly stick. It leaves a decent amount of sealant behind so both sides of the join are covered with helps eliminate getting water behind the sealant and thus helping to eliminate the pesky black stuff and also looks finished well too.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

Give it a go and let me know. I'm sticking to the profiling tool! Thanks for watching 👍

@wongcheukkwan Жыл бұрын

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Profile tool is better than lolly stick. An unused credit card with corners cut to different angles could be used as a profile tool.

@astanfartin1647 Ай бұрын

good job my friend

@barrycrump6189 2 жыл бұрын

These profiling tools only work well if the tiles have been laid very evenly and flat. Also, if the gap between the edge of the bath and the tiles is more than 5mm then you will be left with a huge wedge of silicone. In this case, use the good old finger & masking tape technique with a finger dipped into white spirit to get a nice smooth and even finish. Lastly, if you have to silicone vertical walls as well, it is best to do these first and then allow it to dry overnight before doing the horizontals - this way you should get a much neater corner. In case you're wondering, silicone does stick to silicone just like sh!t sticks to a blanket.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 👍

@Chanmantroop10 Жыл бұрын

Yup. Not sure where the silicone doesn't stick to silicone came from as it obviously does from my own experience.

@PHNX0 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great vid Pouse. You’ve shown me so many practical and useful tips for working on my house. Didn’t know about the wet wipes. I’ll give them a try.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad to help 👍

@AnnikaF Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

No problem

@luigicoda271 Жыл бұрын

Familiar North West accent. Thank you from Italy

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Welsh! 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

@caiphassithole3749 12 күн бұрын

Sista Kitchen and bathroom Silicon has a good Anti Mould property

@DubSalvation 3 ай бұрын

Dear Pouse, I have a vertical bead of sealant in the corner of my shower running from the ceiling to the base of the shower tray. I need to replace this bead of sealant along with the bead that runs along the base of the shower tray. Does it matter which one I do first? Many thanks.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

I'd do the horizontal first then the vertical so a clean bead will run down over the horizontal ensuring water runs off nicely. Any small ledges of sealant coukd hold water which over time could start to go moldy. Hope that helps 👍

@terryrichardson9067 2 жыл бұрын

Hi pouse great video. Also love the videos. Especially the loft conversion videos. Is there a video where the stairs are fitted

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. There will be a video where stairs are fitted, just haven't uploaded it yet. I've filmed the whole of the loft conversion it's just finding time to edit all the footage! Thanks for watching👍

@terryrichardson9067 2 жыл бұрын

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE thanks for the reply looking forward to it. And love all the videos. They inspire me to do work round my own house. Obviously everything checked by the professionals.

@kathleenmeaney4130 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much could i just ask do cut the nozzle straight or 90dg sorry its the frist time doing it i am sorry nerves thank you

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Sorry I'm a bit late with this reply. As mentioned in vid, I cut at 45 but it's up to you.

@alishakeri9969 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

No problem.

@adamgriffiths4178 2 жыл бұрын

I like to wipe it down with white spirits and a…. 🧐… an old pair of pants? 😂…… good job 👍. I hate siliconing but these tools are very useful!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't specifically have to be pants, that's just a fetish of mine! Thanks for watching 👍

@user-qh6zz6us1w 6 ай бұрын

Why does he use the flat edge at the taps &after that instead of the angle edge.

@nickbell8634 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I find pushing the gun rather than pulling it gives a better finish. I use soapy water on the tool to get a smoother finish. As for taps, they're a pain. As somebody else said, you need to know when to stop and leave it. 👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips, thanks for the feedback Nick 👍

@jamessomers8955 2 жыл бұрын

Fill the bath with water before sealing for the belt and braces option.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback James.

@thesetruths1404 Жыл бұрын

Lighter fluid or 91% isopropyl alcohol also clean well. For prep.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

@davegleeful 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the 'super thanks' David! Really appreciate it 👍

@laraib827 9 ай бұрын

I worked with a painter n decorator over 20 years ago. And he would not let me clean the Upvc windows with white spirit saying it affects the shine on the Upvc. That I don't no if it is the case. Does anyone no? Please comment. Thank you very much.. 😊 He would clean with sugar soap powder mixed in warm water n sponge..

@minhtrinh8974 2 жыл бұрын

👍, thanks

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@mentalluke9415 Жыл бұрын

Dow is the best 💯👌👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@wiztv4109 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate what size of the profile tool did you use for the bath?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

I think it was 6 or 8mm. I'd have to check. Thanks for watching 👍

@theodddish1846 2 жыл бұрын

I know someone who used gripfill (green tube) and painted it white...

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Different! Thanks for watching.

@keetoonglim6582 6 ай бұрын

Prscticsl snd useful tips. Thsnk you/

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video

@cooperation-922 10 ай бұрын

nice

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@thesetruths1404 Жыл бұрын

In tight places I use a damp finger and wipe it on soapy damp towels. Then switch back to tools.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@AndyHuckle-wg5rx 9 ай бұрын

I was told that using finger caused black mould.

@cockatielsingsbeatles3905 10 ай бұрын

Does that no nonsense remover chemical damage kitchen worktops ?

@adityavora007 9 ай бұрын

what is the purpose of the silicon . is this done for water proofing ?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 8 ай бұрын

To seal the bath to the tiles and stop water leaking down to the floor. So yes, water proofing.

@barrycrump6189 2 жыл бұрын

Incidentally, how does your shower screen not leak without a seal on the bottom edge - or is this a work in progress?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

I took it off while doing the sealant as I needed to sealant around tge screen frame. Thanks for watching 👍

@samuelholmes3696 Жыл бұрын

Why do you make it look so easy?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Give it a go, it's not too bad. Thanks for watching 👍

@drcl7429 Жыл бұрын

time for someone to invent a profile on a stick for that tricky tap area

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

There are some but they're a bit pricey!

@sbo3 3 ай бұрын

Came on here because I'm having a right nightmare applying black sealant on white tiles. When I go over it with the tool it is spreading the black everywhere and when it first happened I thought oh I'll just wipe it off and clean it up as i go but obviously when i go back to wipe off the excess it ruins the neat line and it is a nightmare to get off. Ive been watching so many videos and everyone seems to have a neat line when the tool is used whereas i have a neat line but the sealant just spreads out. No idea if it is because of black sealant - i dont think so! Anyway ... Ill continue watching videos to find the answer lol

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Did you have any luck? I wonder if there's something on the bath tub reacting with sealant causing it to spread? Or wrong type of sealant? Hope it worked out for you.

@mrdemocracy7106 9 ай бұрын

I noticed you did not use soapy water to finish over

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 8 ай бұрын

I find that encourages mold sometimes. It's also not really required with the use of the sealant tool.

@PhasesOfIronCarbon 6 ай бұрын

Our tap is almost touching the tile due to the addition of tile backer boards used to square poor solid walls. Really not looking forward to trying to make a good job of it behind the tap because the silicone is going to have to go over the tap pillar

@PhasesOfIronCarbon 6 ай бұрын

Also interesting to see you've fit the shower screen bracket 90° to the bath. When I come to fit ours I think we'll have to do the same

@tjwilliams7566 Жыл бұрын

After putting the silicone on I sprays mix of water and washing up liquid over the joint, this stops the silicone sticking to the tiles when you use your profile

@boricuafrican1 6 ай бұрын

but then you get water / moisture behind the silicone you just put down, no? seems like you'd want to push it into the joint first and then clean up.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info 👍

@garethdavies7564 Жыл бұрын

dont you need to fill the bath first?

@user-nx9if2lg8l Жыл бұрын

He covers this in the video!

@llamedosr7843 2 жыл бұрын

Pouse around the pants is back

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Old pants and t-shirts everywhere! Those adidas shorts in the video just turned 25 years old. I like to get my moneys worth. Thanks for watching 👍

@JayandSarah 10 ай бұрын

And most importantly - YOU MUST FILL THE TUB FULL OF WATER WHEN APPLYING THE SILICONE, AND LEAVE IT FULL WHILE IT CURES. This is mandatory in almost all instances, especially if there are any larger gaps. Failure to do so has made many a home reno person do it TWICE.

@jakebarnes3054 8 ай бұрын

Why

@afterburner3999 Жыл бұрын

16 TUBES LATER. This is why you see a receipt for the job with 23 tubes of silicone for the Bathroom.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

I only used one and had some left over. Not sure why you'd use 23?

@Z-Ack Жыл бұрын

100% silicone will not mold or mildew unless you dont completely seal off the area..

@binja_ Жыл бұрын

This video gets a B. My friend really didn't want to see your toes. Otherwise, very attractive video 👍👍👍

@crivat1260 Жыл бұрын

So much waste. Isn't there another solution?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

When you get well practiced you can just use less, but as a DIYer most people will end up with not enough sealant in the joint if they don't overfill and scrape back as seen in the video, and then you could end up with long term small leaks through the sealant.

@stephensutton7344 9 ай бұрын

Sorry mate pressed the unlike instead of like Excellent video and I'll be following your instructions

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 9 күн бұрын

As king as you pressed it again to remove it I'll let you off 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

@patterdalezipsuzilil 5 ай бұрын

Fill the bath with water 😂😂😂😂😂 learned that 40 years ago omg

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

So far you seem to understand sealant installation. I have installed sealants for over 40 years. One issue I have with these profiling tools is ( especially on tile) going one direction pulls the sealant away from the tile at the leading edge and pushes it into the trailing edge. It needs to be used in both directions My pet peeve is morons that say to spray on soapy water or alcohol or window cleaning fluid or any number of fluids, You are not one of those.My only issue with you as a professional sealant installer is tool In hboth directions. Of course as a professional I would use my caulking tools and not a profiling tool. EXCELLENT JOB. If you research I am far less kind to the other morons that have no idea what they are doing. BTW after more than 40 years in the industry the 2 best materials 😢manufacturers of silicone are DOW and GE. WELL DONE 😅BTW Again I have actually used more than hundreds of gallons of DOW and GE sealants( I have conservatively installed more than 100 miles of sealant)