How to Apply Silicone - the COMPLETE Pro Guide

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As the title suggests, this video contains literally everything you need to know to take you from a beginner to a professional siliconer! You can become a Charlie DIYte Patron here https://www.patreon.com/charlieDIYte for exclusive behind the scenes content and access to my Discord chat forum. 0:00 Start 0:02 Intro 0:43 Today's Toolkit 1:22 What NOT to Do 8:25 12 Golden Rules of Siliconing 17:50 Siliconing my Shower You can now access my 🛠Charlie DIYte Amazon Tool Store here https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/charliediyte - where you'll find all my tried, tested and much loved DIY tools arranged into handy categories. Join the WeShop shopping revolution here https://app.we.shop/join-charliewhite, and start earning shares (20% of the value of what you buy) every time you shop. Also check out my exclusive posts under my Profile. I talk you through the 7 things that you should NOT DO when applying silicone, followed by my 12 GOLDEN RULES for achieving perfect silicone joints - applying these rules at the end of the video to new silicone joints in the tricky, hand glazed tiles in my bathroom shower area. Today's Tool Kit - Cramer Profiling Kit 7 https://geni.us/s8fpaIH (Amazon) - Cramer Profiling Kit 7 replacement blades https://geni.us/RV74 (Amazon) - Cramer rotating silicone nozzle https://geni.us/uO5FA (Amazon) Heavy Duty Silicone applicator gun (buy a good one as the cheap ones tend to break) - https://geni.us/VPEM (Amazon) Clear Silicone - https://geni.us/459Cr6 (Amazon) Mapesil AC Silicone - https://geni.us/xK8WP (Amazon) Everbuild Sealant Strip Out Tool - https://geni.us/RHgDzu (Amazon) Bahco Knife - https://geni.us/wdSPqM (Amazon) Stanley Scraper https://app.we.shop/dGU5 (see WeShop instructions above - you'll love it!) Silicone Remover https://geni.us/AaSn1al (Amazon) or for a cheaper alternative https://geni.us/kAhQ (Amazon) * The Amazon links above are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything to click on them but I do earn a small commission if you do. And here's the legal bit I have to state: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. MY 12 GOLDEN RULES FOR THE PERFECT SILICONE JOINT - De-grease joints first with methylated spirit or acetone - Use the right silicone for your joint - high or low modulus - Use a FUGI Silicone Profiling Tool - Look for the greatest gap & select smallest tool to cover gap + 2/3mm - Cut the silicone nozzle at 90 degrees ie straight across & - Push the silicone into the joint - Aim to cover 2 not 3 sides of the joint - Use adapter for smooth lines over transverse joints - Work in short sections - Corners - up first then right to left - Clean Fugi with paper towel when finished WHAT NOT TO DO - Don't use tape - Don't use your finger - Don't shape silicone in a concave profile - Don't use water & detergent - Don't cut the nozzle really small or at 45 degrees - Don't pull the nozzle along the joint - Try not to cover all 3 sides of the joint SUBSCRIBE - you can subscribe to my Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/c/CharlieDIYite LET'S CONNECT! Charlie DIYte -- Email: [email protected] -- https://www.facebook.com/charliediyte -- https://charliediyte.co.uk/ -- https://www.instagram.com/charliediyte/ -- https://twitter.com/CharlieDIYte