Which shower sealant?

greatgimpo

Any tilers out there with a strong preference to which shower sealant to use?

I've spent a long time selecting Wedi backing board, Bal waterproof tile cement, Bal Micromax grout and the the tiling job's done except the sealant. I want white with Microban (or similar) to fill the 5mm wall-to-wall gap and the bottom tiles which are fixed over the shower tray upstands. I've yet to fit the Aqualux door and side panel.

Thanks for your opinions!

smcqis

Im of the opinion they are all similar and dont find any significant difference but i appreciate you have been specific in other materials

matmad

This stuff is the business - I wouldn't use anything else. Applied carefully and correctly it can't be beaten.
Can be expensive depending where you get it from, but this price looks reasonable. Don't be tempted to use a cheaper product.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Geocel-Bath-Kitchen-coloured-Silicone-Sealant-Cream-/150577511650

greatgimpo

I was thinking something like THIS as it states a 10 year guarantee against mould with added Microban. Ever used it?

MX5huggy

This stuff is the best.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/dow-corning-785-white/58308?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Datafeed-_-Sealants%20and%20Adhesives-_-Dow%20Corning%20785%20white

Oldsoak

As you have opted for Bal microban products, why not use their silicon as it has microban additives in it. and will match the colour of your grout.
I also suggest if you are worried about black spot mould, that you have a plumber fit a water purification system just after the mains stop !!!!.
Good luck.

greatgimpo

That may be a good idea - I'll look into it. Thanks Oldsoak!

karl-123

any low modulus will do you

i have used screwfix low modulus in the past and
found it okay

dow corning is the best but i have heard they test on animals

do not know if its true ?

gun applying sealant and a soapy finger
with 5mm on and 5mm off the wall/appliance
and removing the tape immediately is the best result

it is a skill that takes practice good luck:T

Tucker

karl-123 wrote: »

dow corning is the best but i have heard they test on animals

do not know if its true ?

What do they do, silcone seal a mouse to it's tank?