CRAIGFIN

The silicon sealant at the base of my shower tray has started to go mouldy and needs replacing. I've got some new anti-mould sealant but would like to know the best way to remove the existing sealant. Is there a secret DIY way of doing it or is cutting / scraping the only way?

Cheers,

Craig.

speedking

Screwfix is your friend

eldudereno

Yes, you can buy a solution that will dissolve the silicone from all good DIY shops.



bugger, you beat me by 1 minute

David Lock

Going through the same procedure right now

May I borrow your thread for a second to ask what is the best way of ending up with a professional looking finish to the new runs of sealant? I usually squeeze out too much or two little and it ends looking like a bodge job.

MJB2

If its a bath, fill it with water before sealing it

jjones

run a wet finger over the bead to smooth it out

speye91

Wet Finger.Just run it over the sealant.

Just finished my bath this afternoon,must be the week for everyone to diy in the bathroom.

davegtt

Bleach the old sealant

SWRTWannabe

Call me wussy if you like, but I wrap a bit of clingfilm over my finger so that I don't have to spend the rest of the day trying to wash off sealant.

And before you ask, I don't use moisturiser

Gav

Bram

You can use masking tape on the two surfaces but leaving a line in the corner as thick as to cover and seal the join, try to make this even as possible, it what gives it cosmetic look of being right.

Then remove when finished.