Is this suitable for the shower tray please?

[Jupiter01]

A plumber recommended this make and I think I have the correct tube but it doesn’t state “shower proof”. Can you please advise.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Burnerman]

This is an excellent sanitary sealant with great adhesion.....its totally waterproof and is as good as it gets!
John

 

[Jupiter01]

Really appreciate the quick response

 

[Madrab]

Yup ... tis my silicone of choice. It's only as good as the preparation though

 

[undertrained]

If you’re unsure and these gentlemen aren’t as quickly available, then sometimes it’s worth checking the manufacturers website:

http://www.geocel.co.uk/catalogue/single-applications/plumbing/dow-corning-785

 

[Jupiter01]

Used my fugi kit
Thanks again guys

 

[undertrained]

Used my fugi kit
Thanks again guys

Looks a nice neat job. Fugi any good? Did you remove the old silicone first?

 

[Jupiter01]

I find the profiling kit very effective. I went through a fair few wet wipes and still need to get the right amount of sealant as I find I apply too much most of the times.

I spent a couple of hours to remove the old sealant. Once it was completely removed, cleaned and dried, I applied the new sealant.

Q. How long does this sealant take to dry? I.e. when can I start using the shower

 

[undertrained]

It usually takes 24 hours to cure, might be a ken to use after 8 - 10?

 

[Jupiter01]

Thanks guys.
I was wondering, are there any tips to preserve the grout and avoid mould growth again? Clearly, with it being a shower its typically going to be wet (during and after a shower).

Or, is it just expected that we should re-grout ever 2-3 years?

 

[undertrained]

What Geocel advised me was, that the soaps we use these days have animal fats in them, so it’s a breeding ground for mould. Just to rinse and wipe any residue of the soap.

 

[Madrab]

Wipe and dry shower after use and have good bathroom ventilation during and after shower.

 

[EFLImpudence]

What Geocel advised me was, that the soaps we use these days have animal fats in them,

They always have had - possibly less these days.

Wipe and dry shower after use

Yeah, that'll last.

 

[Madrab]

Yeah, that'll last.

Yeah I know .... if I had a quid for every time I've advised that .... especially on my third time back to the same customer that wants the silicone replaced.

 

[Jupiter01]

But...isn’t that entirely unrealistic and impractical? Do people really clean and dry after each shower? Usually it’s a case of showering and then rushing off to work.