Sealant Issues

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I had a plumber complete a bathroom refurbishment and he has used a sealant around the basin and shower boards that has turned a horrible yellow colour! I would appreciate your advices on how I might remedy this. additionally any ideas of the cause. The plumber is unable to return and can't remember the brand or type of sealant used! I should say I am happy with all his other work.

Thanks Marcus
 
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Likely to be a polymer mastic and gone yellow. Remove with something like multi solve and scraper then replace with silicone
 
Use CT 1, absolutely bullet proof.

I have previously used white CT1 when painting back to wall concealed cistern loos. I wanted something that I can paint up to and do so again x amount of years down the line. I painted the back panels before applying the CT1. It yellowed.

I think it may be something to do with a lack of UV light. I suspect that all of the MS Polymers act in the same way.

MS polymers are great products but the manufacturers are often far from honest about the limitations, for example, CT1 says it can be over painted but they don't tell you that you have to lock it with waterbased paint first. I once made the mistake of using some to fill some gaps. Two year later, I forgot it was there and used oil based eggshell over it, the paint was tacky for days. I had to hit it with waterbased primer and then repaint.

And, I have seen the clear Ct1 yellow as well. The dark colours such as black and anthracite seem to be more stable.
 
In a tiled bathroom, i don't think that there is good reason to use sealant on the sink, it just invites rot and mould.
I stopped doing this years ago and have never had a problem.
If the tiling and sink install is good, just take it away. Any minor splashes quickly dry.

As for the shower, buy the best you can afford as recommended by the above.
To remove the old stuff is a exercise in patience..
 
I have previously used white CT1 when painting back to wall concealed cistern loos. I wanted something that I can paint up to and do so again x amount of years down the line. I painted the back panels before applying the CT1. It yellowed.

I think it may be something to do with a lack of UV light. I suspect that all of the MS Polymers act in the same way.

MS polymers are great products but the manufacturers are often far from honest about the limitations, for example, CT1 says it can be over painted but they don't tell you that you have to lock it with waterbased paint first. I once made the mistake of using some to fill some gaps. Two year later, I forgot it was there and used oil based eggshell over it, the paint was tacky for days. I had to hit it with waterbased primer and then repaint.

And, I have seen the clear Ct1 yellow as well. The dark colours such as black and anthracite seem to be more stable.
Thank you your reply is extremely comprehensive.
 

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