Removing a stuck push up plug

[Matt42]

Just looking what I need next. Silicon sealant remover and silicon sealant. Would you believe Wickes is almost next door to me? I should be much better at DIY, you guys really are so helpful, thank you. How about these for step 2?

Unibond Silicone Sealant Remover - 150ml | Wickes.co.uk

Unibond Silicone Sealant Remover - 150ml

www.wickes.co.uk

And;

Wickes All Purpose Silicone Sealant Clear 300ml | Wickes.co.uk

Wickes All Purpose Silicone Sealant Clear 300ml

www.wickes.co.uk

 

[terryplumb]

The silicone may come in useful ,where do you intend to apply it ??
I have never needed to use silicone remover when fitting a basin waste ,just cut off with a Stanley knife.
The sizes you refer to are both the same thing

 

[Matt42]

Maybe underneath the wide bit of the plug looking down and then on the black seals on the underneath? Where I'm cutting it away from basically with a stanley knife now?

 

[terryplumb]

Sounds like a plan ! Grab a roll of PTFE tape too ,the thread of the waste fitting where the big black nut screws onto would benefit from a few wraps of PTFE.
The black rubber seals don't usually need any silicone ,but the topside of the basin / to under side of the chrome wastes flange often does.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Get a basin mate, you won't regret it!

Basin Mate 1 1/4 | Toolstation

Waste sealing kit.

www.toolstation.com

Andy

 

[Matt42]

Thanks. Would you believe I have a roll of PTFE for my next project. Replacing an outside leaky tap although that job looks ten times easier.

Sounds like a plan ! Grab a roll of PTFE tape too ,the thread of the waste fitting where the big black nut screws onto would benefit from a few wraps of PTFE.
The black rubber seals don't usually need any silicone ,but the topside of the basin / to under side of the chrome wastes flange often does.

 

[Mr.B]

Correct
(PS A Basin Mate is as cheap as chips and handy to have to hand but, speaking personally, sometimes I find they're useful and other times they're not and I stick with more conventional sealants. Plumbers Mait is always a good thing to have to hand).