Gary wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote:
Gary wrote:
We've just had some cushion flooring laid in the en suite and
bathroom. The fitters haven't sealed around the fittings and skirts with
silicone. They say they won't and that it's not necessary, I disagree.

(Am I just being daft here - the vinyl is laid on top of easily water
damaged chipboard flooring)

Anyway, that's by the by. I am useless, USELESS with a sealant gun.
If I try and do it myself with a cartridge gun and sealant I'll make
such a mess.

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Hm. That seems to require me to run a silicone bead first, it'll still
be horrid :-( what on earth would I do with the excess half a tube of
silicone that would inevitably be spread all over the floor, wood,
ceramics?
I will make a suggestion here, and am willing to be shouted down.

Use decorators caulk, which is far less messy than silicone, and whilst
it isn't as good *under* water, it will at least stop splashes getting
under the vinyl.

Its mots useful attribute is that until it sets, you can wipe of excess
with a damp sponge. Unlike silicone. So applying a big splurge, and then
sponge and rinse and squeeze, nets you a decent finish FAR more easily
than silicone.. Its cheaper, too.


I had a minor leak in the frame of a window in my camper, and used it
there. It stopped it dead.