How to Apply Silicone Sealant Like a Pro - Easy and Quick DIY Guide

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In this video i will be showing you how to apply silicone sealant step-by-step. I will explain how you can achieve leak free and professional looking silicone joints. I will be showing you why using fingers to smooth silicone is a bad idea and we will take a look at a couple of brilliant silicone profiling tools. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out.
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@M3xFutb0l_short 7 дней назад

As of now, I am 14, going into Year 10, I have been adding these useful videos to my playlist, in like 6-7 years I want to renovate a house and without your help, i wont be able to one day, love the videos!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Best of luck! And thanks for watching

@DIYHouseUK 7 дней назад

You've got this!

@cannonball9177 7 дней назад

You’ve got fucking no chance unless you live in a rough area kid! Sell drugs and pay people to do the work for you instead country is broken. Go outside, kick a football or get sticky fingers that aren’t from silicone

@hewhorocketh 7 дней назад

Based

@M3xFutb0l_short 7 дней назад

@@hewhorocketh thanks bro!

@cfgman1 День назад

A hardwood piece of wood is the preferred method by specialist who do this. The results are spectacular

@J.Valentino.R 5 дней назад

Mate I’ve been watching your videos for the last couple of years and you have helped me massively with my work around the house. These bathroom videos could not come at the right time! Im just about to finish my bathroom and you have done pretty much similar to what I have👍🏻👍🏻 great video!

@Morbidia 7 дней назад

The only influencer on youtube i listen to and buy recommended products. Thank for showing how to silicone the edge of a bath properly with DIY tools.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

I only recommend good products that I would use myself 👍. Your welcome

@stevewilliams6191 6 дней назад

Siliconing.......my nemesis!! Thanks for this video. Will definitely apply your tips the next time I do it 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Good luck!

@StuartofShrewsbury День назад

Have just tried the silicon block. It was easy to use with great results. Corners were a bit tricky, but I started at each one and then blended in. Was sorely tempted to use my finger for the verticals, but resisted! Great video!

@patburke5740 7 дней назад

I have the kramer kit and find it excellent, some good tips in this video, not using spray directly on the silicone and not using your finger, so many people still do it.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Thanks for sharing!

@user-vm5vm7pc3w 6 дней назад

Excellent demonstration as usual.Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Very welcome

@Leggg 3 дня назад

Another brilliantly informative video, thanks. I need to hunt around to find out if you have done one showing how to remove old silicone before renewing.

@Mclaneinc 6 дней назад

Hi Cameron, been quite sickly, hence no comments recently. Again, cracking video, I worked with a guy who was called Mastick Nick, he did all the silicon work on a shout. He loved the old wet finger stuff, good to see there's an easier way (and cleaner!). He always sunk a lot of failover juice come breaktime, stunned he could even get it straight.As always, detailed example and great tutorage throughout, which is so helpful. Keep 'em up Cam, Paui...

@cookiemonster2299 7 дней назад

Excellent cheers, I'll definitely be buying a blue block 👍❤️🇬🇧

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Give one a try 😊

@freddieleethompson3536 7 дней назад

As someone that installs bathrooms I’m not sold on that block at all. Looks very clumsy to use. I switch to wood and few years back, game changer.

@emuhead 7 дней назад

Good tip, do you make these up yourself or can you buy them?

@raytailor9251 7 дней назад

Good video. Excellent presentation!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Thank you kindly!

@diddywright6165 6 дней назад

I use the Cramer tool, I particularly like the black clip ons for bevel edged or metro tiles. I also have a cheaper set that have all been cut down for “behind the tap” situations. Might give the other one a go, the only con I can see is the amount of cleaning it takes between pulls. I use cheap wipes instead of blue roll as I find it’s better. Great video 👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

👍 thanks for sharing

@dijpurdy 7 дней назад

Nice, I've always found silicone around anything a pain, a builder had already shared his fill the bath first but thanks for sharing, I will definitely get a metex block.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Glad to help

@bertbox69 7 дней назад

Used dowsil silicone before. Great stuff, doesn't peel away and manageable. Always been my achilles heel the silicone seal, hate it with a passion. Will definitely give that blue block a go. Tried different applicators, even kramer, none seem to help. Will redo a failed kitchen worktop seal now!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Give it a try 👍

@chrisaris8756 День назад

Those blue paper rolls are really designed to feed centre pull dispensers. I find it much better to pull out the cardboard centre and pull from the middle. They don’t unravel that way.

@blackcobolt1520 3 дня назад

Great video. It would've been good to see how you do the corners, especially ones where you have a vertical coming down as well, as they are the tricky bits. Straight runs are usually ok with various methods. Maybe another video of explanation on corners? Great and helpful channel.

@MetexOnline День назад

With the Silicone Block we recommend doing the horizontals first by placing the block in the corner and swiping outwards, then running the vertical bead to meet it. The area it meets needs some care of course, if you're unsure the best thing to do is bring the vertical up to 10mm or so of the horizontal, and then just do the final blend.

@ruionwriting 7 дней назад

Mate not only your are very competent but you also a great educator.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Thank you, glad to help out

@DIYHouseUK 7 дней назад

Another brilliant vid! keep up the great work Cameron

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Thanks! Will do!

@MalcolmJames-sg3zg 7 дней назад

Thanks interesting video, love your videos all the time

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Glad you like them!

@tomalex4806 7 дней назад

Looks a decent tool, will have to get one. However the spray bottle and water can stay where they are as they're not really needed. Long as you've got your blue roll or tissue then you're good to go. Many people go with wetting the tool but for me it works fine with just giving it a wipe and carrying on

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Thanks for sharing your experiences

@anotherinternetaddict 6 дней назад

Agreed. No need to wet

@bertbox69 6 дней назад

But with the kramer tool also, I use a dab of white spirit also cos the silicone is messy and sticky

@cprog 7 дней назад

Great video, Thank you!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Glad you liked it!

@stepbackandthink 7 дней назад

I'm a fitter but never used that particular block. Bought one on your link to give it a try.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Give it a go, cheers 👍

@darrenpaulgreen 3 дня назад

Fugi do some narrow profile tools with a long stick handle that have got me out of trouble before with bath taps close to the wall. Innovative solution of cutting a standard tool in half though 😂!

@MetexOnline 5 дней назад

Looking good! 👍Spraying the block with glass cleaner before tooling is another way to keep it clean!

@TheDIYGuy1 5 дней назад

👍

@Pete.Ty1 6 дней назад

👍👍👍 Great tips. Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

My pleasure!

@davidl1253 6 дней назад

I wish we could find trades people like you.

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

They are out there!

@simonlunt353 День назад

I have been silicon for some years now in bathrooms kitchens and glazes but I have found keeping your silicone blocks clean is very important l use the big blue rolls of paper and roll it back on its self so l never have paper around with silicone on it and you never lick your fingers as silicone is poisonous💀l did like your silicone block 😊

@AlbieSol560 7 дней назад

Great video. Really useful, thanks! 👍 PS: It took me a while to realise that not all silicone guns are the same! Cheap ones make runs difficult.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Glad to help. Your right about cheap silicone guns

@avarlin 6 дней назад

Nice video with some good tips! Personally when it comes to baths and shower installs that bead is always a cosmetic thing, when I fit a bath or shower there's always 3 times I use sili. The first when I fit the bath to seal the edge to the wall, the second when I tile where I ensure the tile above the bath has 30mm or so behind its bottom edge ensuring there a good seal from the first sili running up behind the tile and then the final bead that makes it look good and gives the final seal, obviously cleaning the previous sili prior to doing the next goes without saying. In 40 years never head one fail.

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

I do pretty much the same as this 👍

@joeclifford4953 7 дней назад

Excellent

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@fortza11 4 дня назад

Cramer is the best!

@scottishzoomer 6 дней назад

Thanks for the video, interesting as always. As someone who works in a hotel I’ve done my fair share of bath and shower siliconing. I always use surgical spirit to clean the area before applying, it gets rid of any nasties, dries almost instantly and doesn’t inhibit the new silicon adhering. I’ll be honest, I’m really not sure about that block thing, unless you get the bead exactly right it could create quite a mess and be more difficult to wipe clean than the more traditional shaper. I stopped using diluted washing up liquid, if your prep is right and you’re using a good silicon shaping tool then it isn’t really necessary. Would have liked to see you do the corners as they are the most difficult bit to get right, again I speak from experience !

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

👍

@brentsingleton8649 7 дней назад

Someone with a waggy tail pleased with the finish near the end 😄😄

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Haha yep, she always tries to get in my videos

@nathangroves3177 7 дней назад

Good choice on the dow as its probably the best out there!!! Keep the window open because my god does it smell 😂😂

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

It does! Like salt and vinegar 😂

@PixPete 7 дней назад

Pahaha! I definitely won't be using that silicone block. It made a total mess the first time you used it, but the Cramer tool did it perfectly!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

I appreciate everyone’s opinions here. Thanks for commenting 👍

@eddiecotter7201 7 дней назад

I have always used my wet finger with silicone but will now try that block,some great tips here

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@caspergw 7 дней назад

Another great video. Have I missed the wall panels being installed tutorial? Got a dodgy bathroom with two layer of tiles half way up each wall, and plaster on top. Hoping to remove one layer of tiles so the wall is level and wall panel the lot!

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Thanks. Bathroom complete reno is next Saturday at 3pm and panels are in that video👍

@Timmy51m 5 дней назад

Any tips on refreshing old grout?

@naebadyersel 7 дней назад

I recommend watchin charlie DIYtes video for scilliconing, he recommends cleaning the surface with methalated spirits and the reasons NOT to use spray just profile only

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Everyone has their methods. I am more than happy with mine and have perfected it across many many bathrooms, as I’m sure charliediy is with his.

@tomalex4806 7 дней назад

@@TheDIYGuy1if your methods work for you then it's all good mate

@BeerBellyBert 6 дней назад

The straights are pretty easy, please show how to do the corners.

@leevalentine1171 7 дней назад

Any chance you can do a video on putting up fixtures/hangings on a timber frame house? Thanks in advance

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Great suggestion!

@russellthompson5151 6 дней назад

Bought one of these blocks also after watching a review on Plumberparts, like others have mentioned, mine went in the dustbin after two attempts to use it. Couldn't get any decent finish using it. Found it too bulky, leaving a poor finish. Went back to the normal cheap silicone ones.

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Thanks for sharing 👍

@ricky-shay 2 дня назад

Quick question, you suggest that spraying the silicone is a bad idea, but then you say to soak the the block before tooling... Won't that cause the same issue?

@shanewarnes7339 7 дней назад

Missed your videos man. Seems like ages x

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

I’ve been working hard on some good stuff to come 😊

@shanewarnes7339 6 дней назад

@@TheDIYGuy1 great man

@Rathianhunter 7 дней назад

You must be psychic -- literally noticed yesterday that my bath needs resealing 🤣

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Haha maybe 🤔

@foxy1960 6 дней назад

I was a wet room flooring installer for 40 years and got through many hundreds of tubes of silicone over the years. the biggest mistake people make is to cut to much off of the nozzle and end up with a lot of wastage. once you get the hang of it its easy to get a good finish with no waste

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

✅

@scottspeig 5 дней назад

For the tradesperson, I agree that there's a lot of wastage in most youtube vids. When it comes to DIY though, wastage is the least of the problem - Its throw it out at end of project anyway, so the finish is more important. Better to have too much on a and use a lot of blue roll than not have enough. :) The tip on cutting the nozzle to suit the block was a new one on me & looked simple and efficient.

@Brian18741 7 дней назад

What about the two inside corners, any special tricks?

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Practice 😊

@Brian18741 6 дней назад

@@TheDIYGuy1 Sound 🤣

@vh1775 7 дней назад

I find it’s best to wait five minutes after applying before smoothing. Good video regardless pal!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Thanks 👍

@Pelt101 2 дня назад

Corners mate, what’s your tip for them ?

@paulmarshall8012 7 дней назад

will give the block a go did you use it on the corners

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Yep you can use it on corners 👍

@paulmarshall8012 7 дней назад

@@TheDIYGuy1 thanks just moving house will get some use have to do some brick pointing and lead flashing

@poo7481 5 дней назад

Top tip don't use you germy finger or you'll get mould. Use alcohol wipe on tools

@theoisaac9948 7 дней назад

👍 👍 💯

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

👍🙌

@dusrdev 7 дней назад

I personally use the kramer, without soap and water, I feel it maximized the adhesion. But after the that, I do spray the bead with soapy water, and run the finger angled with very light pressure, almost no pressure over it, it just helps smooth the bead horizontally, the tooling can sometimes leave a sort of jaggedness on the bead because of inconsistent angles or pressure, this makes it completely smooth. Because soapy water is sprayed during this part, I don't worry much over the bacteria from my fingers, and after the curing of the bead, I go over and spray it with just water, to loosen any dried soap and clean it off with paper towels (again light pressure and making sure the bead is no longer squishy).

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Thanks for sharing your methods

@mrpurpleman9698 7 дней назад

agree with the adhesion being better, I used Kramer tools + Dow recently and it bonds much better without the soap. My logic is if you are spraying soap onto the tools rather then the silicon beading, are you not just adding smaller amounts of soap to the silicon anyhow and thus breaking it down? I do see why a type of soapy mixture is needed almost since without it my finish was not as smooth or easy. Anyhow lets see how long this silicon last lol

@spooner1949 7 дней назад

Putting on has never been my problem. What is the best way to remove old silicon prior to renewing?

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

I’ll see if I can do a video on this in the future. I use a mixture of removal tools and WD40 or sealant remover

@mrpurpleman9698 7 дней назад

Avoid WD40 imo, I tried it since I ran out of silicon remover while WD40 worked well even having a good clean up with towels and clothes and water. I let it dry and applied fresh silicon on and it peeled off shortly after. Either scrap it off with the tool that is inside the Cramer frugal kit or get the bladed tools or silicon remover itself. I believe the oils/grease within wd40 even if a tiny bit is left it can ruin your fresh silicon either that or spend lots of time cleaning it up properly!

@johndoherty3884 7 дней назад

Did you record the wall SPC panels being installed?

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Yep, next Saturday at 3pm episode 2 of the complete bathroom Reno will be out 👍

@johndoherty3884 7 дней назад

Thanks . I’m considering doing it myself

@jstevison 7 дней назад

How can I get the Metex Block in the USA? Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

I’m not so sure I’m afraid

@MetexOnline 5 дней назад

We haven't got plans for the US at the moment but would be keen to understand the opportunity!

@coolmonkey619 3 дня назад

Is the block hard plastic or soft rubber

@MetexOnline День назад

It's soft and flexible

@johnhancock1968 День назад

I'd have liked to have seen how you did the internal corners, why didn't you show this?

@adamali2886 День назад

you will have to keep on doing that every month because it will all come out

@sputnic3032 7 дней назад

kitchen fitter here, I bought the silicone block after watching plumberparts sponsored video on it. what a pile of shite, The profiles on it are way too big, maybe they've updated it but the smaller side on mine is 10mm and the bigger side 15mm which is too much. Also the finish on it is not great, the bead has a wrinkled effect to it. I used it once and threw it in the back of the van never to be seen again. you can't beat the cramer ones, I've used them every week for years now and they've please many a customer.

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Thanks for sharing your opinion and experiences 👍

@MetexOnline 5 дней назад

Hi there, the bead sizes on the block are 6mm and 8mm, some people prefer smaller of course so it's all down to personal preference! As for the wrinkled effect on the bead, if you spray the block with soapy water or glass cleaner and repeat it between swipes, you should get a smooth finish. The only time we've seen the bead wrinkle is with very cheap poor quality silicone sealant.

@sputnic3032 5 дней назад

@@MetexOnline No way are they 6mm & 8mm! I use the cramer 6mm on every job. as or the wrinkled bead, I religiously use dow 785. I will give it another go.

@scottspeig 5 дней назад

Gutted you didn't give a full detail view of sealing behind taps! Took me 5 attempts to seal behind a sink (

@watchmanendtimes 5 дней назад

Eveb with tools i cannot do this

@Andy-no1gc 7 дней назад

tell me how to remove the old silicone

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

I’ll see if I can do a video on this in the future. I use a mixture of removal tools and WD40 or sealant remover

@Andy-no1gc 7 дней назад

@@TheDIYGuy1 thanks for you protip

@mrpurpleman9698 7 дней назад

see my wd40 example with same question above:)

@peterwickett9088 7 дней назад

Easy just use wipes

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

🤔 to smooth silicone? Never heard of that to be honest. Certainly haven’t tried it haha

@mrwalklate84 5 дней назад

Where's part 2 of fitting the bathroom?

@TheDIYGuy1 5 дней назад

This Saturday

@mazzugara 7 дней назад

Now do it with a tiled room!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

I have, hundreds of times. As long as you’ve a tool that bypasses the grout joints like the silicone block or Cramer both do then it’s no problem.

@patburke5740 7 дней назад

@@TheDIYGuy1that's the beauty of the kramer tool, it's brilliant for grout joints.

@markmiwurdz2248 День назад

The Kramer “Fugi” tools have a notch at each side which allows you to clip on a “ski” guide. This guide allows the tool to glide smoothly over the grout lines. You just unclip the ski guide to work into the corner, and refit same coming out. Tip: silicone and smooth the vertical runs first and leave to dry overnight/24 hours. Then when you do the horizontal runs, your tool should “glide” easier over the existing silicone lines.

@TimmyTheSnail 6 дней назад

I still don’t get how that silicone block can get into the corners to make them looks neat…

@MetexOnline 5 дней назад

Hi Timmy, for corners with the Silicone Block it's easiest to first do the horizontal two edges, then run vertical bead to meet. The area it meets needs some care but a very good joint can be achieved. The block's corners fit into the joint corners so when you start tooling you should position the block in the corner and sweep outwards.

@TimmyTheSnail 5 дней назад

@@MetexOnlinebecause the block is so thick though, placing it in the corner means the leading edge/corner is going to be right in the corner so it’s gonna start taking the silicone off a few inches after the corner

@MetexOnline 5 дней назад

@@TimmyTheSnail Best thing is to do the horizontals first, and if you bring the vertical up to 10mm of the horizontal then just do the final blend

@kencourt5045 7 дней назад

corners are my downfall, never seem to marry up correctly.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

Corners can be a little tricky and take some practice for sure

@Nick3DvB 5 дней назад

This is definitely one of my top two Norfolk based silicon sealant videos: ru-vid.comidXeHB6zAbQ

@peteb3365 7 дней назад

use proper sealant additive spray not fairy liqued, thats made for cleaning greasy pans. different world.....

@KubedPixel 3 дня назад

Personally, you missed the most important bit, the corners. This video would have been better if you'd have shown us how you do the corners. Straight sections are easy.

@MetexOnline День назад

For corners with the Silicone Block, we recommend doing the horizontals first by placing the block in the corner and swiping outwards, then running the vertical bead to meet it. The area it meets needs some care of course, if you're unsure the best thing to do is bring the vertical up to 10mm or so of the horizontal, and then just do the final blend.

@anthony-xk8wc 7 дней назад

🏋️🏋️🏋️

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

🙌

@jamessomers8955 6 дней назад

Sorry fella seen these silicone blocks reviewed on youtube before (plumb parts did one last year) they are garbage the finish is rough as a badgers arse. You made the same mistake he did....not showing the silicone block finish close up. 😜Fugi kit with no water is the best solution.

@dcfcpagedcfc 7 дней назад

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@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

👍

@RianQ 7 дней назад

Don’t forget step 1 - make sure your wife isn’t in. Because she will interrupt your beautiful silicone job half way through, then you will return to it half cured and the job will end in a mess. After which it’s all your fault and you’re in the dog house. 😅

@TheDIYGuy1 7 дней назад

😂 good comment haha

@peteb3365 7 дней назад

avoid the crisp edges they harbour grime. tool off with spatula then use proper spray thensmooth off to remove crusp edges.. god your too tiktok and sponsored

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

😂 I don’t even do TikTok. And yes it’s sponsored. I only show my fans and followers good products that I would use myself and I earn money at the same time to some people’s dismay.

@peteb3365 7 дней назад

got to show your 'expurt knowledge and tattoos off.....

@TheDIYGuy1 6 дней назад

Yep I teach, help and try to inspire people and I have some tattoos.