Silicon Sealant Tools?

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Anyone use these? I’ve always just used my finger, but are the tools any good for getting a consistent bead etc as it is a bit of a black art!

Cheers!

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Thanks for all the replies!

I’ve ordered one of the silver line tools just to have a go and see if it’s any better than my finger.

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Just an update on this.

Started siliconing round the bath today with grey silicon. Started with my usual, wet finger method, and it quickly went badly, started smearing the silicon either side of my finger. I suppose with using white or clear you didn’t usually notice this!

Tried the silicon tools and what a revelation! Work brilliantly! Will never use my finger again! 🙂👍

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samdale said:

Either stop and wipe your finger or use less silicone.

However I'm glad you found a method that works for you. How did you get on with sliding the tool over tile joints?

I was just very careful with the joints and tried not to put any sideways pressure into them.

I'm sure if I did it day in day out as a job like some of the pro's then I would eventually get the hang of it, but the tool makes it so much easier.