Silicone sealants application in Toilet - step by step procedure

Silicone sealant application will be the final activity of the toilet. All the finishing activities like, tiles, doors and windows, false ceiling, C P & sanitary fixtures etc., to be completed 100%.

Preparatory works

• Loose particles should be cleaned properly
• Using cloth or brush remove the dust particles completely
• No moisture content in the joints
• Following tools and materials should be kept ready
  a. Masking tape
  b. Silicone sealant tube
  c. Silicone gun
  d. Cutter
  e. Brush
  f. Cloth
  g. Soap water

Application

• Place the masking tape on the wall corners to maintain uniform line
• Prepare silicone gun as follows
  1. Silicone cartridges front end should be cut and nozzle has to be fixed
  2. Nozzle has to be cut in 45 degree angle with a opening size of 5 to 8mm
  3. Fix the cartridge in the gun
• Apply the silicone sealant using the silicone application gun without getting any gaps
• Spray the soap water over silicone
• Remove excess silicone using the silicone application tool for curved shape (you can use ice cream spoon as a tool)
• Spray soap water and finish it by fingers or silicon application tool to achieve smooth finish
• Finally remove masking tape not later than 10 minutes of application

Maintenance

• The fresh silicone is in paste form, once sets it becomes like elastic rubber. Please don’t use hard acids, sharp cleaning tools on silicone sealant.
• Silicone sealant will require a replacement once in 3 to 5 years based on the maintenance.