How to get a perfect silicone bead

Fugi kit available here- fave.co/1PLXw09
Getting a perfect silicone bead has never been easier thanks to some easy to use silicone tools. These tools allow the silicone to be profiled to an exact shape easily. In this video we look at the fugenboy and also the Fugi kit from Cramer, both of these kits makes applying silicone much easier but the Fugi kit is exceptional at producing professional looking silicone or caulk lines. Brought to you by www.ultimatehan...

[@harveysmith100]

Thanks for the video. I have just got a set of the Fugi and will be using it this week on a fully tiled wet room I am working on. For all the comments below, stating that there is to much waste, please understand that this was a demonstration, lot's of silicone was applied just to show how well the tool worked. I have a feeling you will end up wasting less.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@harveysmith100]

Used it today for the first time and I am blown away at the results. I have been trying to perfect this skill for years, my heart would always sink when I would be somewhere that had been professionally tiled. How did they get their silicone bead so perfect, now I know! Thanks for the recommendation and demo. It takes a bit of practise but it is a joy to use.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Thanks for the comments ;-)

[@Daniel-Condurachi]

I was afraid of redoing my shower cabin because I was unsure if I will be able to put new silicon and make it look nice. But now you gave me the confidence to do it. I will go and find the tool you showed us. Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Daniel Condurachi You are welcome. Just take your time with it and you should be fine ;-) Once you have applied the silicone it makes it easier to tool it off if you give it a spray using a spray bottle and some water and a little liquid soap, like I did in the decorators caulk video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX6xgoiIoMppack Good luck with it ;-)

[@fesy734]

Absolutely fantastic video! I've siliconed hundreds of times using all kids of sealants, and I've always used tape and my finger. I thought that worked pretty well. But this is the first Time I've seen anyone use these types of tools, I'm definitely going to purchase the fugi kit! Again great at video!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Faisal, I started off with the Fugenboy kit a few years back, which does give a neat line but the Fugi kit is more comprehensive and much better on tiled surfaces. Thanks for the comment

[@ralphbillick1210]

Ultimate Handyman m

[@DavidLundholm1]

I'd already bought a Fugi and this is excellent at showing me how to use. Many thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome David. Thanks for the comment

[@granjmy]

Spectacular demo on the Fugi! When I saw that globby white caulk against the black background, I just KNEW that it was going to male a mess- oozing around the top and bottom of the tool as you dragged it over the bead. I was astonished!!! to see the clean, straight, tight, white strip of caulk that you finished with! Beautiful demo! Thank you. And I had no idea that silicone remover/dissolver even existed! I watched you in the video with the shark tile.

[@ultimatehandyman]

The kids used to love finding Nemo, hence the shark LOL. Thanks for the comment

[@tehvlb]

thanks for the heads up mate, this stuff is only 15 quid on amazon and if that means the missus is happy then job done. always watch your videos as you explain the process so well. thanks for taking the time to create and upload videos.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching the videos and the comment ;-)

[@paulparoma]

An ice-cream stick works pretty well, too. Plus you get the fun of enjoying a little ice cream first.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@paulparoma]

My pleasure. And thanks for the video. ;)

[@rickymartinLivinlavidaloca]

paulparoma - make who scream?

[@idaumphers101]

Never knew about these tools and did horribly messy jobs. Never again! Thank you so much.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@dineshmistry8902]

Wow... exactly what I wanted to do but kept putting off the job because in the past I always ended up with a really messy finish..... thanks for the demo and a gr8 tool 🤟

[@davidhughes7251]

I’ve recently purchased this fugi set. Best purchase ever.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@tornstigen]

As a proffesional tiler I always spay water with soap on before cleaning up the beads, that prevents the silicone from sticking to your tools and other unwanted areas :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@davem475]

use alcohol...work like a charm !!

[@grtxyz4358]

Except that the description which is part of this kit recommends not to spray soapy water. And and from experience I know that the silicone does not stick much to this tool and it works fine without it. The reasoning not to spray is, that you’ll risk that the soapy water gets behind the silicone and that will ruin your seal. What you can do if there’s some corners or edges which are not 100%, is to wet your finger with soapy water and just touch up that spot a bit.

[@binkieinkisham2519]

Brilliant staright forward explanation

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Binkie Inkisham Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@brucemaclennan9879]

Great video for dealing with a frustrating job - are these kits widely available?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, yes these kits are available at most plumbers merchants and Screwfix etc. You can also get them on ebay - fave.co/1Pb1rbB

[@civvieal64]

Awesome. I am getting one of those Fugi kits before I put a new cartridge in! Also it made me chuckle bow you had to try to make it messy and it turned out better than my best efforts to date. Once again, keep up the good work mate!

[@ultimatehandyman]

LOL, Thanks for the comment. I think I paid about £13 for my kit from ebay. It's well worth the money ;-)

[@Nev36]

This is why I love your channel. I never even knew these existed!

[@ultimatehandyman]

That's great ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@alanmangroo3656]

Great video! Just used this to reseal our kitchen worktop. Even the wife thought it was neat!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Alan Mangroo Well done ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@SLRist]

I've always used a wet finger and a rag, and considered myself pretty skilled at running a bead of silicone. I'd assumed these kits were not up to much. Actually looks quite decent though. I will keep it in mind for the future. Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

***** These kits are great, you get a much neater bead than with your finger although I'd still use my finger if I was stuck ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@leseur4821]

I was so impressed that I bought one immediately. Thanks for the video - much appreciated

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@lourdesbaby964]

Excellent and very clear no-nonsense tutorial 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AngriestEwok]

That looks a lot better than the tool I got from B&Q, which was basically a rubber finger shape (and always made an horrendous mess).

[@ultimatehandyman]

+MonkeyWithAnAxe Yes, its a great tool for getting the perfect bead. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@mort421]

Thank you soo much.I must say all of your videos and the way you explain is truly amazing .Thank you

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@vistron888]

I remember seeing your video some time ago using the older kit you showed. I was almost convinced till I saw the issue with grout lines. With this new kit and that adaptor it's all solved. That modification seems so simple as well now I see it.

[@ultimatehandyman]

V T Yes, this kit is much better for that very reason. Thanks for the comment

[@johnmehaffey9953]

I worked with glass brick and sometimes had to silicone up to 40 mm try doing that and leave a nice straight line vertical and horizontal,I once had to silicone someone else’s disaster on a semi circular wall in one of the hottest days of the year so that as soon as the silicone left the nozzle it began to cure ‘set” the only way I found how to do a correct job was back to the masking tape and a bucket of water and some fairy liquid, fairy was best as it was more concentrated,these tools are good for around baths and sinks with a 5 to 10 mill joint but with larger and rougher surfaces then it’s back to the old builders tricks of the trade and making sure you prepare properly, the old adage 90% preparation 10% perspiration is always on a proper tradesmans mind

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@yusuf.alajnabi]

I was taught to use an icepole stick but I think I will head down to the hardware shop and buy a kit like this.

[@musicmad1]

Yet another fab video. I wish Id seen this before I attempted re-doing the kitchen worktop! Perhaps I can strip it and do it again, much neater.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+musicmad1 It is doable, but it might be hard work.Silicone remover does make the job easier- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iouaqWmCmNKfZ7s

[@naush777]

Wow! This demo and fugi is incredible. I am placing my order, will let you know how I get on.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks ;-)

[@zedman442]

ive got the old fugi blue kit and love it. Might have to invest in a set of those new guide ones though as they look quite good. Only issue I find with them is what I call silicone creep. This is where the silicon can creep up the side if there is too much and can creep up grout lines, you can see this in your last demo. Not a huge problem though. Also I cut my tips at right angles, everyone has there own preference though! Great demo.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, I know what you mean about the creep. In the past I have just left it and then cut it away the next day using a scalpel. Thanks for the comment

[@ivorputnam5958]

Thank you for making these videos. They have come in very handy.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@adzthewise]

Guess it's time to stop making a mess with a finger, amazing help and advise as usual UHM, thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, a finger is always the last resort, although a few months back the Fugi kit did not work too well on a window (next to brick), so I had to use my finger! Thanks for the comment

[@orange12v]

I like the wet wipes but any waste plastic (carrier bags,bubble wrap etc) works great as a cleaning rag for tools and hands and free

[@colinwood495]

Hi, Excellent tutorial as usual Chez; thanks for posting it. I've just bought the kit. Wetting a finger has never worked well for me. Kind regards, Colin.

[@ultimatehandyman]

These make the job much easier. I hope you get years of use from your set 👍 Thanks for the comment, Colin 👍

[@ramjet6666]

Nice, I used the ones without the clip on guides and was disappointed when going over grout lines and getting dips in the silicone. Thanks for review and heads up (just ordered a set).

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. I used this set the other day to seal around a bath in a tiled bathroom and it looked great when finished. Thanks for the comment

[@suarez07sn]

Many thanks for this video it's going to take the "dread" out of beading. May I thank you for sharing your knowledge once again.Many Thanks Sunni

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome, Sunni Thanks for the comment

[@andyanderson3898]

I wish I new about this when I did my bathroom! But I'll probably still buy that kit as it looks really handy

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, the silicone lines are so good that it looks like a professional has done them. I'd be lost without mine! Thanks for the comment

[@Tephnos]

Looks good, although I find having to dip the tool (whether finger or fugi) in soapy water is still required for hybrid polymers, those things stick to everything. Tend to do a first pass to get things sealed, then go over again with the soapy water tool to smooth it all out. First pass ensures none of the soapy water gets behind the joint.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@zttyjemnoyzairx5253]

What a truly brilliant video - thank you for uploading this most helpful video guide. I like your style and I am going to subscribe.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@stevenscott2073]

Many thanks for your advice on the Ribbed tiles, cheers.

[@ultimatehandyman]

👍

[@colinsmith7576]

thank you, I never knew these tools were available. I had always used my finger dipped in washing up liquid.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome.Thanks for the comment

[@karendickson3645]

Perfect!! Why is it that he uses the exact same Fugi tools as some other videos but theirs looks different.

[@fanningconstruction2050]

I use the tools myself. I noticed that on some surfaces, such as glossy tile there is a residue film left behind on the upright and flat surfaces.

[@ultimatehandyman]

That can happen if the two surfaces are not exactly 90 degrees to each other, I often do two passes with the tool in contact with the opposite surface on each pass. Thanks for the comment

[@christheother9088]

Very useful. I'm sold on this tool.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, it is very handy. Thanks for the comment

[@lloyd4011]

Warning: After watching this video, you will spend the rest of the day doing the sealant in your bathroom.

[@poodlepoodle2539]

hahahaha

[@Dumontsk8te]

😂😂😂

[@PL_Con]

Thank you for saving me more then £40 ,your tips have made me keep away from rip of merchants ✌💖

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jobaecker9752]

I've used a wet finger for years, and also tried these kinds of tools - why do I continue to get a thin layer of sealant up onto the tile? I must not be pressing hard enough? You made it look like magic!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Sometimes the angle between the two surfaces is not exactly 90 degrees, this can leave a small gap on one of the surfaces (normally the wall). On such occasions I normally run the tool over twice, one pressing it downwards slightly, the second time keeping it flush to the wall. Thanks for the comment Jo ;-)

[@milesbancroft]

Great little tool. I have just bought the 5 piece kit from Plumbworld. Hopefully it will work as well in the hands of a novice.

[@ultimatehandyman]

The thing is with silicone that the more you use it the better you become at applying it. I only use this once in a blue moon and can achieve good results with it, I am sure you will do fine ;-)

[@Mrbenggo]

Your a marvel,for years I have messed about with tape and didn't know there were such kits that you have demonstrated;are they ready available at B&Q etc. Thankyou U.H.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure if they sell them at B&Q but screwfix do their own version which is like the fugenboy version in this video. I prefer the Fugi kit, which I bought from a seller on ebay, I think it was about £13 for the kit. Thanks for the comment

[@campbejouc]

You've removed the caulk from my eyes - great over view thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+James Campbell Thanks for the comment

[@peterproffitt9932]

What about tight spaces where there isn't enough room to run them tools in

[@ady110fv]

some good overall tips

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@davejones1226]

I've always used a wet finger (LOL) and usually got an acceptable finish apart from corners. Do these tools work well on corners? Nice vids by the way!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, these work well in corners, it almost looks like the silicone has been mitred at a perfect angle. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@kaycoleman107]

Dave Jone

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

I recommend applying the silicone , then spray with soapy water before using the tool as this will prevent the sealant to stick to the tiles & the tool.

[@scottishjimmy9813]

Handyman at some point if you have time and are able to it would be useful to see how to make recessed silicone lines with the tool. Thanks as ever for a great video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'll try to cover that in future ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@keshlalish5586]

small idea for the wasted silicone, use it outside to plug hole from the different wiring job that were done around the house , electricity line going in, etc

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@karmatrucking7562]

A good way is to use the end of the nozzle. You can apply and clean at the same time and there is less waste.

[@dembydish]

I purchased this kit on the strength of KZbin videos. I found it messy and requires a great deal of keeping things clean. On a small bead around a kitchen sink I got fairly good results. Around a shower which required a thicker bead 12mm it was difficult and there was a lot of drag and wastage. I settled for a not so good finish and decided to go over it again with a top layer using the 14mm tool when it was dry. This provided a better finish. The problem is getting the right amount of caulk on the surfaces before tooling it out. With thicker beads it is difficult to judge and difficult to get good edges (and no pockets) without going over it multiple times. I expect more practice would improve things. This is perhaps not the easy to use wonder tool, but with practice could work better. My previous method was two lines of tape framing the bead, apply silicone and smooth out with wet finger which I dip in white spirit to prevent sticking. Then remove tape and apply a light finger on the edges to smooth them out. However, thicker beads are still a problem to get to look good and I had hoped this tool would solve that.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@richardlongmore9301]

Wow you just solved my seam sealer problem

[@ultimatehandyman]

👍

[@stevehourihan3590]

Absolutely superb video explained perfectly. Thank you

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@1954BJohn]

Never knew these existed - Thanks for the info Chez.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome John, Thanks for the comment

[@jakedixon9615]

Caulk+wet finger= satisfied customer

[@alexandergomelsky]

Thank you for this video, after watching it, I think I'll buy a kit like this.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@kentaylor5228]

If you want to smooth out your caulking bead use dish soap as this will act as a lubricant and give you a smooth finish. Try it.

[@kooreil]

Ken Taylor Fad

[@jillf6907]

Thank you! I've always made such horrid messes.😀

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@cumbrianhomestead]

Great tutorial and demonstration - thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ahmedsabah787]

Very impressive .Thanks for the detailed demo. heading to Amazon now :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@ginafarducci1600]

Cut the tip straight across and push it, don't pull it. It pushes the silicon e or caulk into the space and fillets it. A wet finger or spoon will pretty things up if needed.

[@stutterranking]

Hello sir can you do a video with the fugi kit around corners thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

+stutterranking I'll do it when I get time ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@shaunsmith6607]

Ultimate Handyman I've just tried using the silicon smoothing tool but found that the silicon gets forced out the sides leaving a trail .on each side.I found using my finger and not applying to much silicon the best way

[@fro0tyl0opy87]

Great bit of kit and I knew fugi sounded familiar. I'm sure it means gaps/ cracks in Bulgarian :)

[@mohammedshafiq6480]

A good demo the only down side is that you end up wasting quite a lot of silicone doing it this way

[@ridgmont61]

This is getting expensive following your channel! Seeing how easy this worked I had to buy a set - I spend more money than the £11 on masking tape on every shower cubicle! The product looks good, I am looking forward to giving it a go.

[@ultimatehandyman]

It makes it much easier to get a neat bead ;-)Thanks for the comment

[@donb3557]

Cracking vid educational and to the point no messing and no mess!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@llohcire]

How do you manage behind the bath taps? Always the hardest part to get neat.

[@ivandrago8299]

I hear you brother! 😡

[@MohammedAli-vo8hq]

take the taps off lol

[@taja1976]

Yep, it's the only way to get a good clean run.

[@Shaclovvbako666]

masking tape for this part i would say , if u need to save time.

[@gdfggggg]

I use a bit of insulation tape for that stretch.

[@reecewalsh9151]

I've always seen these kits and thought "how the fuck do they work" now I know haha brilliant

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@InterbouwGroup]

thank you for the reply. I must admit that I use it the same way. I use a Fügenfux set.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. The Fügenfux looks handy, especially for doing behind the bath taps etc. Thanks for the comments

[@chrisjw8789]

Fugi are not in Screwfix, but are available from Toolstation 46602 Fugi 3-piece Profiling Tool 16 Shapes Each £10.98

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@fetabrown]

Another useful video, like the new opening! (New to me...)

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad you like the video and the opening ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@StumpyHead79]

top notch tool... but, what when the it ain't square? all the mastic men I've seen on site have a little tub of wate4 with bits of angled wood

[@ultimatehandyman]

Sometimes you have to go over the bead twice, once holding the tool against the horizontal surface and once holding it against the vertical surface. Thanks for the comment

[@frankie4257]

Ok for 90° corners otherwise silicone everywhere ...... no good in old houses

[@69420maaan]

If u angle it, it will go tight against both walls, just angled different depending on whether or not its over or under 90

[@SpinyNormanDinsdale]

Well, this is absolutely wonderful! Quick question. Can you show or recommend a technique for inside corners? Seems like you would still need your finger for that to do both sides at once. Otherwise would you just do one side at a time after it cures a bit? Thanks again! I'm going to order a fugi right now!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Spiny Norman Yes, just do one edge at a time and let it cure slightly after tooling it before doing the other edge. I have done a full demo of how to replace the silicone around a bath here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/enyppqGLfs1sqMU Thanks for the comment

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

Good demo thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@williamphillipson8964]

Hi good vid..but doesn't the instructions of the Fugi tool say you should have the beveled edge facing the line of travel not the back of the tool. It does say this on my set from Unibond.

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, with the Fugi tools the bevel goes to the back. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jjab99]

Great video as always and great looking products too. How would you get a neat line behind bath taps that have very little room behind them?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, it's harder behind the taps but still possible by using the tool on a slight angle.

[@indigo3030]

Nice video, no more smudged silicone!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome.Thanks for the comment

[@stevenscott6942]

What a brilliant video, many thanks for your tips they are very helpful. I have came across a tricky silicone situation with a shower tray. The tiles on the wall beside the shower tray are Ribbed tiles which are slightly rough tiles, the problem I have is when I use the fugi tool it creates a Juddery (shaky) effect as I work along these tiles and leaves the silicone less than perfect which is so annoying. Is there any advice you can give me to improve the finishing if the silicone. Praying you can help. Fingers crossed.

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's a pain when the tiles are textured. I once had something similar, I tooled off the silicone, firstly by pressing the silicone tool against the tiles (but not hard), then made a second pass, pressing down on the tool, that gave me a half decent finish. One time the silicone was curing, so I sprayed it with soapy water and used my finger. Ten years later, it still looks ok 👍

[@caskwith]

Do you always do it dry, I have never had much success with that unless the two surfaces are perfectly smooth, textured worktops, tiles etc causing a problem. I use a old window cleaner bottle with a mix of water and washing up liquid and lightly spritz it over the joint before using the tool, seems to make things easier.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes I always do it dry, unless I am using my finger in which case I normally apply washing up liquid to my finger. If I ever get a difficult to tool bead I'll try spraying it with the diluted washing up liquid and see how that goes. Thanks for the comment

[@beaufighter245]

Excellent video, thanks for posting this.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome.Thanks for the comment

[@lffit]

When I first saw the heading, I thought Silicone Bread lol Interesting video, I didnt know a tool like this existed?, here in France I have never seen one!

[@ultimatehandyman]

LOL, Thanks for the comment

[@bigphil1987blackpool]

Wet finger or old piece of dowell.... Dont fill the bath with water as this can create a false settle then the silicone can ripple and push out from the gap even when fully cured... Not dried or skin formed but fully cured in 7 days time.. The bath needs to be jacked up using the feet behind the bath panel as not to drop again and create a open gap for silicone to split... Some newer sealants can react with any methelated spirits causing fisheye effects to the finished seal bead... The kits are good for diy jobs or people who dont have experience with sealant or silicone. The wastage using those tools is madness must cost a fortune especially if you use CT1 silicone. After years of mastic jobs and sealing bathrooms/caulking for decoration just patience and a wet finger is the key!!!!

[@joshpickles9022]

Honestly, the use of the tool looks much faster. What you waste in silicone is more than covered by the cost of time saved.

[@Rickeykhan]

Phil Partington qv

[@jon...6825]

Phil Partington I agree with everything you said but for someone doing diy for the first time it's a great tool.

[@IIIIIIIIIIIIIIPKIIIIIIIIIIIIII]

I know its an old comment... but why would you ruin the mans graft. He's trying to advertise his company and you're basically shitting all over the tool he's trying to sell in order to make his living... People will use other methods if they cannot afford it, but I just feel suggesting that this tool isn't required on his own video just wasn't necessary. It's pretty ignorant in my opinion.

[@truecrimejungle]

Typical old school laborer can't get with the times. How many sh*tty silicone beads did you lay before you mastered the wet finger technique? How much silicone did you waste from unhappy clients and having to redo your work as you learn? It's DIY because you can do a perfect job from day one. Not everyone has is lucky enough to work on sh*t jobs where they don't get paid enough for anyone to even care about there finish quality.

[@seankirby2580]

Unbelievable. The years I've done siliconing and never once got anything like this finish. How do you find out about tools like this? Absolutely gripped by your videos.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure who put me onto these tools, I think it was a post in a forum somewhere! Thanks for the comment

[@seankirby2580]

I really find it hard to do siliconing and get a perfect finish. I've been thinking about your videos and have 2 questions for this one: Wash hand basin, in the bathroom, centre tap with 25mm between back of tap and wall. How do you get a continuous run of neat silicone. I break off and the bead looks awful behind the tap. Corner where tiles are at 90 degrees on each wall. How do you get a complete run of silicone? The plastic additions which glide over tile grouts mean you can't get the bead into the corner. many thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I don't worry about a continuous bead of silicone, although it is possible if you get these nozzles- fave.co/2O5PeGr After applying the silicone I always tool it off, but because the tap is in the way I use a piece of plastic cut to the same angle as the fugi/fugenbuoy tools and tape that to a screwdriver. A guy told me that he used to make his own tools using lolly sticks etc. If you want to you can guy these- fave.co/2wXzhuu I'm sure the last time I silicone in the corner I removed the guides, after doing the beads in each direction. It also helps if you do one bead at a time.

[@stevenscott2073]

Thanks for your demonstration of the Fugi tool, I am going to purchase one immediately. I have been struggling to find a Low Modulus White Silicone to renew the silicone on my shower tray which needs replaced every year as it sp!its in a few places probably due to slight movement. Do you know of any Low Modulus White Silicone that are available in the UK?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I have used this in the past - fave.co/3x0DImr Thanks for the comment 👍

[@valeriehedrick6640]

So no need to line around the tub with tape?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, that's just unnecessary work. As long as you have decent silicone tools such as the Fugi kit you don't need tape. Thanks for the comment

[@zonedout5998]

Tape will just leave a lip. Which bacteria will rest upon or even get in and then you’ll need to re-grout in a few weeks

[@mikewest712]

I bet you buy painters tape too?

[@icmeler2000]

Superb video and thanks very much for sharing the beautiful results that can be obtained using the FUGI. I have one question. I'm about to use some EVO-STIK 007 (for a better Bond of course - Ha! Ha! Ha!) adhesive/sealant, but they tell me it contains no silicone (but MS-Polymer instead, where presumably any silicone has been modified). Your video shows how easy it is to clean the FUGI after use when using silicone. Would it be just as easy to clean using the 007 or would the fact that it is also an adhesive make it harder to clean. Indeed have you yourselves even used the FUGI with 007? Many thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure, as I have only ever used the Fugi tools with silicone/bathroom sealants. You could always test it somewhere, before you try it in situation. Thanks for the comment

[@icmeler2000]

@@ultimatehandyman No probs and thanks again. (P.S. Just found out today that EVO-STIK is no longer making 007 - LOL - but I have 2 tubes of the stuff to use.)

[@eatmungbeans]

love the guides

[@ultimatehandyman]

👍

[@SuperSmoshh]

could this work well for caulking around toilets and such? In the plumbing field

[@ultimatehandyman]

These can be used in some instances, but often toilet pans are not square to the floor, so you don’t get a 90-degree angle between the toilet and the floor. Sometimes it’s better to make a siliconing tool yourself, by cutting up an old plastic soup lid or similar. I did buy a cheap set of siliconing tools and they were not 90 degree angles and are really useful for toilets etc. 👍

[@survivingthedetails671]

I will be trying this out soon. Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Surviving The Details You are welcome Good luck with it ;-)

[@cheechU38K]

Nice bit of kit. 😀

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, it's great. Thanks for the comment

[@orbitalforest]

Nice one , i'll be getting one of those kits . Cheers.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@thomasfreiesleben]

Wow, and no denatured alcohol applied to tool or tile? Impressive

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you are impressed 👍

[@SuperWayneyb]

Just bought one of these looks brilliant. Thanks :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@bengaliTq]

Ultimate handyman! I keep getting black moulds on the shower cubicle silicone. Any tips on how to avoid the moulds occurring in future application please. Cheers

[@ultimatehandyman]

Really the silicone needs to be anti-mould in the first place or else it will keep coming back. There are several good silicone's available that have anti-mould chemicals in them, many of these have 10 year guarantees etc. such as Everbuild's forever white or Dow corning's Sanitary silicone. You might be able to stop the mould from reoccurring by cleaning it off with a proprietary mould remover like the one used in this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4fLZWaKoZqljac

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Man I like that man , I may have to spring for one !!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd be lost without mine and have to revert back the the finger and washing up liquid LOL. Thanks for the comment