How to Silicone Corners

In today's video I will be showing you how to create perfect corners with silicone.
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UK
Cramer Profiling Kit 5 geni.us/Ls7JJFI (Amazon)
Cramer Profiling Kit 7 geni.us/70tFUd2 (Amazon)
Cramer Profiling Kit 7 PLUS rotating silicone nozzle geni.us/RrkB (Amazon)
Cramer rotating silicone nozzle geni.us/2yrqie (Amazon)
B&Q Dial Silicone Smoother Tool bit.ly/2NJ7EPY £1.32
B&Q plastic cartridge nozzle pack bit.ly/2jQAuBc £3.98
Fugenfux Silicone Joint Puller Set of 5 geni.us/lk8u29 (Amazon)
Draper Tools 24237 Silicone Sealeant Removal Tool geni.us/7BDG (Amazon)
Everbuild Lightweight sealant gun geni.us/9wFz (Amazon)
Screwfix No Nonsense Heavy Duty sealant gun bit.ly/2NENwOR £14.99 inc. VAT
Unibond Anti Mould Bathroom/ Kitchen sealant Light Grey bit.ly/2LbtRUS
US
Cramer Profiling Kit 5 geni.us/aevJi (Amazon) (Amazon)
Cramer Profiling Kit 5 thd.co/2UjupLv (The Home Depot)
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I decided to do this video because my last siliconing video bit.ly/34b3O85 didn't properly cover how to silicone corners.
The trick with siliconing corners is to start with the vertical wall-grout line and let that bond (I actually left mine to bond overnight). After bonding Cramer recommend working on the floor-grout starting out of the corners in both directions, but I prefer to start just off one corner and then continue all the way around the corner in one continuous motion. That way you get a lovely clean corner and because you let the vertical silicone joint to go hard, you don't interfere with or damage the vertical line when you draw the tool around the corner.
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[@CharlieDIYte]

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[@Droningonuk]

3:09 why not push it then?

[@CharlieDIYte]

@Payney84 Thanks. Glad you found it useful! The red one has gaps that you can fit the black sled to, which enables you to drag it over transverse (vertical) grout joints without the tool getting caught in each grout line, keeping the silicone joint nice and smooth.

[@adrianstefan6402]

Is working when you apply plastic from glue gun as well?

[@NABILROMY]

Hi I was wondering if you are living in London for work ?

[@bruno852011]

Hi. Great video. I’ve tried many tools for removing old silicone. I agree that a Stanley knife is no good. I looked online for a knife with a flexible blade to get parallel with the surface in the corner. In the end I found the best thing to use is a fish filleting knife. They bend so you can get right in without scratching. You can also re sharpen them with a steel.

[@davewright1832]

I'm 70 years old and have applied sealant countless times using various methods. I watched your video, paying particular attention to your research arguments. They made complete sense. I purchased a Fugi kit and followed all your advice on using it. I can honestly say that I have never done such a good job. Thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

So glad to hear that Dave. I was the same as you before I discovered the tool. Thanks for getting in touch and being so honest with your experience 👊

[@theprojectman]

Every detail covered without a bit of wasted dialog. Many WRONG techniques debunked. The heart of a dedicated teacher. Thank you.

[@AhriOfAstora]

Growing up without a father to teach me these skills I appriciate greatly that I am still able to learn.

[@yankis.]

Growing up with a father, still didn't teach me caulking lol

[@camwells9726]

Fathers these days lack caulking skills anyway

[@sarahfarmani]

@@yankis. yepp. me too, LOL

[@ApemanMonkey]

Fox!

[@pureplay7071]

@@yankis. Did you ask him to ?

[@LucySloane]

Clear and to the point with no distracting background music or superfluous flannel.

[@bradford-vts]

This guys advice is amazing. I did a near perfect job of applying silicone as he advised. It seriously look neat and was easy to do. Made me feel confident. Sometimes the best teachers are the non-experts because the experts just carry on doing what they’ve always done but others re-evaluate ways of doing things with evolving technology and tools. Well done mate. The best silicone application video ever. And buy from his links in the description.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I've just chanced upon this. Thanks so much for the comment and I'm so pleased you did such a good job!

[@kankusho1904]

I’ve been a decorator for 30 years and I’ve always cut my caulk/silicone nozzles at a 45* angle.After watching your video I’ve realised I’ve been doing it wrong for all these years,and I’m now getting perfect results.Many thanks and great videos👍👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great to great from you. I love it when a pro is interested in innovating and learning new stuff - I personally think it puts them (you) in the top bracket of the profession 👍 Also, massively grateful you got in touch, as I've been convinced for a while that cutting the nozzle straight is more effective, but it's great to hear feedback from someone else on this point. Thanks again 👍👏

[@wesleykoot4449]

You are a legend. After twenty years of doing almost all what not to do tips in your first video on chaulking, and feeling insecure on re-siliconing my bathroom, i can now go to sleep, waking up like silicone - man, the new and improved DIY Hero! Thank you so much. These tips are a life saver!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome Wesley. Thanks so much for getting in touch. Really pressed you're embracing the new technique 👊🏻

[@azhotmom]

Thank you! When we moved into our new (old) home 20 yrs ago I hired a handyman to re-caulk all the bathrooms and they looked beautiful just like this. I have never seen another handyman that could do it so perfectly so I decided to get on KZbin and learn how to do it myself. Thank you very very much!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. You'll achieve perfect results with this tool. 👍

[@octavianr526]

The Best and Complete ever How To and how not to video on siliconing the corners. Absolutely perfect video, thanks! five Oscars from me!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks mate 🙏👊🏻

[@jimcar53]

I bought this tool. Omg-now I know what all the tools do. Thanks so Very much for sharing. Brilliant explanation..

[@davidsewell4239]

Charlie, your videos are absolutely brilliant! You explain everything clearly and concisely and then go on to demonstrate using excellent videography. You have addressed everything that I have had issues with in the past in your earlier video, and now you've shown how to deal with corners and uprights in a very comprehensive and straight forward manner, using the best tools for the job. I have now ordered the shaping tool you demonstrated and look forward to completing my shower installation having followed your tuition. Keep making videos....please! Your explanations are exactly what I need and following your example makes DIY a joy and not a chore. Thank you so much.....your efforts are genuinely appreciated!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi David, I can't thank you enough for that comment. It's a long old process getting these videos out, not to mention fitting them around family life!! I'm working on one at the moment and I've been editing for more than 2 days, so you have no idea how valuable you're kind words of encouragement are. Don't worry, the videos will keep on coming, just at the moment they're not quite as regular as I would have liked!!

[@rafaelastorga5215]

Thank you Charlie for this amazing tutorial for other fellow OCD sufferers. I'm not being sarcastic, your in depth explanation and procedure helped me solve a 20 year conundrum in my sons shower. I followed your instructions and it looks perfect.

[@gascrow5478]

Thanks for this, I have made several poor attempts at removing and resealing our shower trays in the past. My efforts have been pretty poor. This video has improved my standard of work considerably. Thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Glad it worked and thanks for the comment. 👊

[@mariodepaulo8669]

I've seen a ton of tile, caulking, grouting videos, and yours is by far the best I've seen. From your methods, including "minor mistakes", to your tool usages and recommendations, to your focus on perfection (though you do not talk of this), Well done, superb instruction and explanations. Thank you.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate that and am chuffed you found my vid useful 👊

[@derbydrifter]

Genius! Just watched your two siliconing videos Charlie and you've set me up for life. Thank you. I'v been in the building game for 40 years and can't agree more about cutting the nozzle at 90 degrees and pointing it into the joint.

[@helenmulyadi4757]

Thank you very much for your tips in re-siliconing corners. It has helped me tremendously in re-siliconing my quater quadrant shower cubicle. First time in my life, as a 45 year old woman to do re-siliconing in my life. Thank you very much for your tips. I feel so happy that it turns out like professionally done. 😁👍 Thanks to you. 😁👍💝.

[@hotchill11]

Hi there am a bathroom fitter and I could say your advice to DIY people is better than the average bathroom fitter. It's the finishing that gives any new renovated bathroom that unique look. This guy is showing you lot the perfect way to silicone do it his way and you can do it for living.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Wow, thanks mate, I really appreciate that. I always think it takes great character for a pro to big up a DIYer like me. I suspect you're conscientious yourself and do a damn good job! Thanks again!

[@u828576]

Not sure telling a customer they have to wait 24 hours to finish the grout though

[@reggarratt8744]

Thanks Charley. I’m doing my bathtub today and needs help. You’ve given me the best help so far. I will get the right tools before starting. Thanks a million Reg

[@NigelFern64]

You never seal the inside of a shower cubicle, seal the vertical and horizontal joints outside of the frame work. The reason you don’t do the internal joints is if water gets in to the aluminium frame it can seep out internally. This information is in all the instructions that come with shower cubicle doors.

[@francisking6671]

I just had to say thankyou very much for this guide. I was worried about the finish I just knew that I would not get the finish I wanted. I followed your advice, I already had a kit but without the fancy attachment which allows the smooth finish which glides over grout between the tiles. I read and re-read the 1 page of instructions for use ages ago and many times since. It didnt have any sort of guide as how to hold the kit. Your video told me perfectly and the job I did was almost perfect. I cant wait to do my kitchen now!!

[@webbo73]

Thanks Charlie, I followed the original video 2 years ago to replace some poorly done / mouldy grout. 2 years later, using your technique, the grout is still rock solid and looking great (although my religious wiping away of residual water each night has helped with the latter too!)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great to hear that Mike. Mine too, although like you I've become a bit religious with the squeegee after each shower. Totally eradicates condensation though.

[@bazza224]

I’ve used so called mastic men on my building projects. All using a bottle of soapy water and a stick. After your explanation on the use of soapy water. I now do all my own mastic work. Thank you for your patience of experimenting. 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work. Yes they use soap so they can get out of the job asap, but it's hopeless for the customer as the joint is almost always compromised. 👍

[@OrgytenThePyroxenes]

Great info. Better vid even than the previous. So glad I saw this because I bought the Cramer kit 7 straight away from Amazon. I’ve finally found the solution to not using my finger! I tried masking tape before, and it looked really neat, but I got that tiny lip that was left as per the previous video. Thank you so much for blasting the idea of using water and washing up liquid, or white spirits. Although they work, your video made it so obvious that water and white spirit could get behind the silicone without you knowing. Fantastic, keep it going as these videos are really informative.

[@nortonsarsenal]

These really are a game changer! After watching this vid I purchased some cheaper versions off net and can’t believe the results.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it. Good work 👍

[@webmastermail8]

Charlie your videos make the most sense out of all the silicone vids I've watched. Great tip for corners to do one continuous move into and around the corner - thanks.

[@martin_dudeck]

God bless KZbin :D This Cramer kit with attached guides blows my mind :) I've been looking for such a solution for a long, long time. Thanks mate!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Marcin 👍

[@TheGorth12]

Must admit I have always been a wet finger doer until I watched this and had my eyes opened !! cheers and will use the tool from now on, great results.

[@stephenbriggs231]

Purchased the Fugitive kit after watching your video and managed much better results even as a DIY person. Best informative video I have found. Thanks Charlie.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really glad to hear that Stephen. Great work and thanks for getting in touch.

[@Vladeno]

Thank you, very much Charlie, this is the best approach I have been looking for. You helped me a lot! Exactly as you did I did my kitchen silicone and its perfect now. I trained the corner siliconing many times on the corner model - I think at least about 50 times, until I fully understood the procedure but I was rewarded by a good result. Thank you again, the best video!

[@janzagorec3025]

Hi Charlie I lived in UK 15 years ago and worked on building sites as a plaster, tiler , painter and so how life went. When we finished bathrooms the site manager never ever let us do finishes with silikons jobs. They Always called specialist which he charged him 500 pounds per day for the best results of the silikon jobs. I was always surprised how good finish he did as good as you. So. I am sending best regards in UK and I have to say I miss UK so much . Jan from Czech. :) ....and I am sending above very interesting video how to do the corners in one go. ...

[@CharlieDIYte]

Ah, Jan, thanks so much for your message. Blimey that's a lot of money isn't it, to earn in a day!! They probably used those wooden forming tools. I wonder how they did the corners as they wouldn't have time to wait for the vertical to set. Thanks again and good to great from you. The UK missed you too, my friend 👊

[@dannymurphy1779]

Thanks Charlie, these vids are giving me the confidence to tackle a very dodgy shower tray! Great tip about rigging up a practise zone first.

[@SamanthaLeeRealtor]

Danny Murphy I wish I would have practiced first too! Wasted a whole tube of silicone... hahha

[@BrianWMay]

Used this system last night, Cramer 7 bought with your recommendation and delighted with the results. The hint about the right angle piece to remove errors was priceless. The other thing was I was using brand new sanitary silicone rather than one that had been sitting in my shed since the last job. It seemed to flow easier. Thank you so much for putting in the effort and having such an easy attitude and presentation technique.

[@CharlieDIYte]

So glad to hear it went well and thanks so much for letting me know. 👌👍

[@opentrail]

great follow up to your previous video Charlie. I also ended up doing the vertical first, waiting a day and then the horizontal to get a perfect finish. I am chuffed to bits when I see so-called professional plumbers using their fingers to smooth off leaving a messy finish.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Jonathan! Great minds eh? 👍

[@FROGSHAIR]

I have never siliconed and I believe these videos by Charlie, are the most believable and trustworthy, for excellence. I hope to report back upon completion of my project(s).

[@uktony1525]

Charlie, great tip for doing corners as they have always been messy in the past. Homebase do some extra long nozzles for around £1 to £2 which are really useful for getting behind those pesky taps.

[@Littlelamb2023]

good tip just had a nightmare getting round taps last night 🤟

[@momzilla9491]

Thank you Charlie. Your corner technique of doing the vertical joints first, and letting them dry overnight is awesome. It taught me so much. Then the warning that by spraying the silicone before scraping, will leaved gaps! Brilliant. As a matter of fact it is so good that I am going to send this video to my son! He lost his dad when he was only 15, and now that he is 25, he has started working in the Trades. Awesome lesson and a beautiful job.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks, so glad you found this usual and really appreciate the comment 👊

[@darrenremington6422]

Brilliant video! Well explained step by step, I can see your a perfectionist, well done!👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Darren. 🙏

[@marokdia]

I dont normally comment, but silicone has been a challenge for me. I bought these tools and followed this video. The results are perfect!! Tried many ways from many videos but this has finally made me proud of my work. Thanks you for this!!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Excellent work. So chuffed you pulled it off and thanks for letting me know. 👌👊

[@erikbogart676]

i always go from outside horizontal lines into the corner, then run the vert. you said to run verts first, but when you do that you leave a small lip on top of the horizontal, when the vert is done last it leaves a continuous flat flow over the horizontal every time.

[@henry5866]

Thanks for this excellent video, I've learned to do silicone sealing properly by watching your videos.

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

My late husband would drag his tool full of "silicone" across my crevice and leave a perfect "bead" every time. What a lover!

[@dynamic5109]

hahaha! 😂😂😂😂

[@stephenneal9900]

Just so happens I’ve got a full tube to spare.

[@benwilliams3311]

Followed this video to the letter and now have a re-sealed shower tray which looks great and should hold up for years to come. As a complete novice to siliconing, even I managed to get that *chefs kiss* corner in the thumbnail. The toothed blade tool in the Fugi 7 kit was effective (and satisfying) at ripping out the old silicone after carefully sliding the blade tool behind both sides first. Cheers!

[@CharlieDIYte]

So chuffed to hear that Ben - fantastic work. As you say, it'll last years now - better than any tradesman could have done 👊

[@Satyasam108]

Thanks a lot for the corner tip. But when it comes to the removal of old silicone i have found that nothing beats a multitool from Fein,Dewalt or Bosch just to name a few.

[@GaryT1952]

Which blade do you use?

[@flashmg89]

I got a plumber to do this but it was awful. Watched this video and did it myself. Much better. Thanks for the tips!

[@ZylonFPV]

Having just watched all your silicon videos, I think I’m going to attack my shower! Need to order this shaping kit first though.

[@Landofhopeandglory575]

Brilliant video. It's amazing how many people I know over the years who have bought similar profiling tools yet use them the wrong way round, using the profiled edge as it faces the silicone. All this does is finely smear out the silicone above and below your joint which then shows up on your tiles when viewed from an angle, it's a total bugger to remove too and invariably you end up mucking up your silicone seal in the process. Glad you talked about not using water too

[@TheSuperUser]

Great vid - thx. It would be good if you can extend this and show how you would go about repairing a section of silicon bead due to mould or damage.

[@gimesamis]

This is without a doubt the BEST guide on silicon I’ve seen so far! I’ve encountered all the problems he fixes with these gadgets. Wish I’d seen it earlier. Going to check Amazon for these tools now. THANK YOU!!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome - thanks for the comment. Yes the Cramer kit is fantastic. You'll love it 👌

[@MAMDAVEM]

very nice follow-up to your original video which I think is a must watch for anyone who is going to silicone for the first time and for those like me who had been doing it wrong for 40 years!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Cheers Dave! As had I before I decided to research how to do it properly.

[@rodgerq]

Awww I was hoping for a solution that did away with my impatience in having to wait till the next day to do the horizontals. Good video nonetheless.

[@sl1237]

@ Is there a good solution to doing the verticals and horizontals in the corners at the same time? I've been told by the manufacturer that it is best to do it in one run rather than letting one cure then siliconing on top of it due to a weaker bond.

[@maximumbeans9310]

Hi Charlie, thank you so much for this video. I’ve been stressing about how to properly reseal our bath after having a screen replaced and now I’ve done the vertical first to cure over tonight. Tomorrow I’ll finish the job with confidence thanks to your tips. Top gent.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Good luck finishing the job and thanks for getting in touch. 👊

[@maximumbeans9310]

@@CharlieDIYte seems to have done the job 🤞🏻 I realised afterwards that I didn’t fill the bathtub with water like some suggest, does this matter much in your opinion? It’s not a new tub, been in place for at least 7 or so years I reckon.

[@johndillon5290]

I just bought the profiling set after watching your first video. You should sign up to Amazon's affiliate program and make something from show casing these products. I would never have bought this if it wasnt for your video.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks John. I have actually. Doesn't make me much but every little helps!

[@GillianLee-oy3zr]

Brilliant, thank you. I got myself a profile kit a few weeks ago which has been awesome on the couple of jobs recently. However, I’m excited about a re caulk of a bathroom and kitchen job I have on tomorrow after watching your videos 💪 I’m constantly learning and trying to improve my work, and videos like yours are invaluable resources! Legendary

[@CharlieDIYte]

So glad to hear that Gillian, thanks for letting me know. If you've got corners to do check out this vid if you haven't already kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bVk6ilmbKCd68si=H5QajZahJfoM39WL 👊

[@ConnectingDots00]

Great video! Since I already had the masking tape in place, I first used the tips with masking tape -> disaster! Without masking tape -> near perfect!

[@philred7139]

Just purchased a kit 5 after watching your last video and made a great job re sealing the bath and kitchen worktops. Think I spent longer removing the old silicone and ensuring the surface was clean with methylated spirit than it took to apply the new silicone. Really pleased with the results, would previously spent ages applying masking tape but this is much better.

[@shanesmith1786]

My Strange Addiction : Silicone Perfection.

[@funanimalsounds]

Me too

[@tilerman]

I think this job is easily overlooked and if done badly, as it so often is, can really ruin the look of a newly fitted bathroom. I used to work alongside a tradesman who done siliconing for a living, and he was superb at it. All he used was different size/profile dowelling which he made himself, and the finish he left was A+. And, he made a very good living out of it. Small van, simple toolbag, and he earn't very very good money. Thanks for the tips Charlie and excellent tutorial.

[@tomthompson7400]

great video , but very hard to beat the corner of an old credit card , or pre paid meter card ,, as for stripping out old mastic , try sharpening an old filler scraper edge. total cost nothing. im going to try the square cut on the filler nozzle though ,that alone is worthy of a thumbs up.

[@SteS]

I use those blades that push out for things like that. There's the right amount of flex in them to cut exactly flush to the surface. Just have about 3 inches of blade out. Works flawlessly.

[@suzanroberts6300]

This has been useful as I often end up faffing corners to make them look right. And the extra info for tools for behind taps.. excellent. You wouldn't believe how many kitchen worktops need resealing behind taps! Those bendy nozzles are now on my shopping list.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Suzan. Chuffed you found it useful. 👍

[@Chris-op7yt]

wow, if only in real life you had such perfect surfaces to silicone, without tile profiles..and the extra day just for verticals. a finger still beats those gizmos.

[@chrisgallivan1673]

Great video, the vertical joint first was the answer , I let is go off overnight and the horizantal joint becomes easier.the tool is great , you don't have much time before it starts to skin off , so if it looks OK leave it .

[@THDSCornwall]

So I’ve been using the profiling tool the wrong way round the entire time!

[@CharlieDIYte]

I'm afraid so, my friend 🙄

[@rogerholtby1828]

I removed the old sealant and resealed today on 3 sides of the shower base/wall interface and it worked a treat using your tips and Cramer tools

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really glad to hear that Roger. Thanks for letting me know 👍🏻

[@dynamic5109]

Gordon Ramsey's Bathroom Nightmares...

[@OGAsianKaren]

😂😂😂

[@trevorswayne3374]

Your video is 100 times better than any others. Funny enough I watched your previous one but glad to have seen this one today thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Trevor, I really appreciate that, and I'm glad you found this vid as the other one didn't deal properly with corners 👌

[@RS-Amsterdam]

I cut mine at 45 degrees, use the tool to even it out and after 1 minute I throw it away and use my finger hehehehe Sounds familiar ???

[@CharlieDIYte]

Oof. Come on RS, you know that's just going to annoy me 🤣

[@denverflatpackjedithornton]

Are we still talking about silicone 😈

[@thetalkingdonkey07]

I agree with the finger. Two thumbs up my end 😂

[@TheBClark88]

If only the "professionals" who did my bathroom and kitchen knew about this. Beautiful stuff, and thanks for the tips!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Ben, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately they tend to be a stubborn bunch!

[@andyf-d4222]

Siliconed my bathroom and shower recently and I've just been bought this kit for my birthday. Going out at the weekend to get some more tubes of silicon and redo both rooms, properly. Cheers, Charlie. Great video.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for the comment Andy. Make sure you get some decent mould resistant silicone, too. There's a bit about silicone removal in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ21f4GidreLla8 that you might find useful.

[@Identitees]

Just bought the kit 7 of Amazon, did a great job, wished i'd watched this corner video first mind...

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work. Yes it's very tricky to do corners if you don't allow the vertical to set first.

[@chippywelsh9040]

I’ve never done any of this before but my existing sealant is very poorly done so I decided to remover it and do it myself. This video has been brilliant in showing me how to approach it, what tools to get and tips for a great finish!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for the comment - really pleased you found it useful. 👊

[@robnaples4708]

Thanks Charlie. I've been doing a lot of DIY lately and I've got 3 go-to channels on KZbin that have become absolutely invaluable. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. You've saved me from ballsing up my tiles! 😁

[@KGrant-ty3oy]

Curious what your other two are!

[@peterevans8194]

Great video! I was struggling a little in the restricted space behind a built in hob...I wanted to use the orange profiling tool with the black "guide/foot" to go neatly over the tiling joints...The easy solution was to cut the orange tool vertically in half...worked a treat!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good thinking Peter. I did a similar improv in this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ21f4GidreLla8 👊

[@jonkirkham9920]

I have been sealing showers and baths as part of my working day for years and it’s always great to learn something new thanks, as for the tap situation I always take them out of the bath or basin, the time it takes is worth the better finish and if you are a DIYer the time is your own

[@CharlieDIYte]

Fair point Jon!

[@skiddyskidmore4310]

Superb video, followed your tips and replaced the silicone in my shower with ease, confidence and a perfect finish. Have done this job a few times in the past and each time have had problems using other techniques. All of your tips make doing this job simple especially the corner tip. Look forward to more videos.

[@Wiliuz]

Good video. If it works, thats all it maters. I've been using wooden sticks which comes in 5 sizes, and been doing for years with great success. Another one is magnum ice cream stick and spray wih soapy water - works wonders.

[@clairebear5029]

Just bought the Cramer 40407US Silicone Profiling Kit7. Thank you some much for this information. Been caulking joints wrong for a while LOL.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome You won't be disappointed, it's a fantastic bit of kit 👍🏻

[@sarcaranderson1631]

Thank you so much for demonstrating how to do the vertical & horizontal joining! I am getting ready to recaulk my trough sink & this will be so helpful.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. Thanks for getting in touch 👊

[@1959ticktock]

Great video Charlie. That first bit where you deliberately screwed it up (we've all been there), and then cleaned off and made a lovely joint afterwards was process demonstration at a very high level. Wonderful.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks - that's incredibly kind of you - appreciate you taking the time to comment!!

[@wingwalker007]

This video arrived in my feed at exactly the right time. I’m about to silicone my bathroom tomorrow and I’ve been puzzling over the intersecting corners for a week now. I had come to the same conclusion about doing the verticals and letting them go off then the horizontals. I’ve complicated the matter by doing two different colours (grey tiles and white sanitary ware) so great on the tiles and white around the top of the bath etc. I also have the kit you used as I think I saw your previous video and bought it based on that. Anyway, thank you for your insight it’s much appreciated. Keep up the good work.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. Good luck with the siliconing. With all the research you've done, you'll do a great job 👍🏻

[@webzterd]

Just want to add, I bought a new build house recently, had to extend the bathroom tiling to the roof to install a shower. Bought the 7 piece and really pleased with the lines it gave both on the tiling & on the shower screen joint to the wall.

[@CharlieDIYte]

It's a brilliant bit of kit isn't it Dave!

[@RR-jj1ee]

I love that you have such high standards. Shame some flooring professionals either don't have the desire to learn such techniques or care to adopt them.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks - I really appreciate that 👍

[@frankblack1481]

I bought the Cramer set after watching your video and - some time before I needed it for silicone - it came in handy to profile tile grout in a wall niche. Am impressed with the kit.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it Frank 👍

[@davidwhite5721]

4yrs on this video has saved me from messing up siliconing a wetroom I've just done than you sir 👏👏👏👏👏

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really glad to great that. And that siliconing will last years now 👌💥

[@stuartverrico8553]

Thanks Charlie. Just re-hewed the silicone on my bath. Fantastic result with NO masking tape. Just a little tricky round the corners and at the ends but all in all very happy with the result.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Well done Stuart. Really glad to hear that and thanks for letting me know 👍

[@davidbrotherson933]

Another great video mate, one thing I've always been frustrated by is trying to apply perfect silicone- particularly in corners of baths and showers. I got some of these tools- though not actually Fugi- and it's a game changer for me. Now I don't dread the job! Thanks very much for sharing your insight on the subject- it's very, very well presented and I think it's the best around.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks David, I really appreciate that. Yes you can make a real mess of corners but this way you'll do a nice neat job.👌

[@carojd1]

Thanks Charlie! I was a first time siliconer and didn't have a clue what I was doing. I followed all of your advice, used the Cramer profiling tools resulting in a professional looking job 😁

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's fantastic news. Great work and thanks so much for letting me know!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Charlie, I bought the kit without the cutter after I watched your original video, so I will have to get the knife now to compleat the kit. I have not actually used it on a project yet but I did have a trial go when I received the first kit and thought it was brilliant.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi John, good to hear from you. Yes the knives is a useful little addition and I like the look of those Fugenfux tools.

[@fiddycaliber947]

Great little update video. A challenge i can't find many people covering is uPVC bathroom cladding with the little corner cladding strips, sealing over that is a faff! Also removal of silicon from uPVC is a faff since if you scratch it, you open yourself to other issues.

[@Spherian7]

I watched your 1st vid 3 times, and it was Great... but I realized you had not provided the corner technique. This troubled me, and I watched again.... then found you had uploaded this one to address the oversight. The extra detail on the width of the nozzle and letting the vertical line dry first before doing horizontal is so valuable, and the one move around the corner on the horizontal is awesome. It all allows me to overlook you're keeping the camera 4 inches from your face. WELL DONE!

[@Lensman3333]

Your video is brilliant, it has helped me no end! Astonishing and very helpful tips. The only downside is that there is a lot of silicone wastage. Exterior outside corners are a little challenging. Amazing tools and help from you, Thank You Sir

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much for the feedback. Yes there is wastage unfortunately but that's a necessary bi-product of doing a great job. 👊

[@Lensman3333]

@@CharlieDIYte You are welcome, and I agree. The tools are amazing. I tend to use a wider bead to ensure there is a proper seal. Forgive me, if I missed this, how does one do external corners? Going around the exterior 90 degree bend not the interior. I learnt so much by watching your videos, 10 years of bad habbits corrected in one go with your help!!!!

[@johnsimpson5148]

Absolutely the best demonstration of application techniques that I have seen !

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks John 🙏👍🏻

[@mykill1221]

You saved me tons of silicone for training, thank you very much!

[@robbiepilot]

Thank you so much for the siliconing videos. I bought the cramer kit and have practiced/used it for a bathroom refurb and am so proud of the results. Watching your demos gave me the necessary advice and confidence to do a really good, enjoyable job. And by the way, prep for the work was hugely helped by having properly sharp chisels which I honed using the diamond slab and honing guide from Axminster that you recommended. The only thing I need to improve this system now is an angle setting jig or guide. Thanks again - brilliant!

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's excellent news Peter - thanks for letting me know how you got on. Funnily enough I have a video in the pipeline for the angle setting tool, but it will be a short while unfortunately as I've got a few important things to get out of the way first.

[@steveknapp244]

These tools are awesome. I bought them after watching the first video. I don’t care what pros say, the tools provide a far far superior finish than a wetted finger. I recently did a bathroom for a friend and they were impressed by the quality of silicon finish. I trimmed one of the tools in half to clear the bath taps and it’s works brilliantly.

[@johnw2758]

Good idea....worth buying a cheaper tool to do just that

[@Smoovindecat]

I’m so grateful for all your videos but this one is incredible! Btw the comments on Amazon regarding your videos are endless in the reviews of Cramer packs! 😂👍

[@tomlocke2805]

Love the detailed video mate👍 ive been using the cramer silicone tools for years and have tried some of the other products and the others are no good at all. The cramer is made from this special rubber material that makes the job a joy to work with but the others are cheap plastic and just not as good at pushing and smoothing the silicone. Cramer all the way 👍👍

[@mygt8a4re]

I Really appreciate you explaining how to use these profile tools, what a game changer! Bravo on a great video 👏👏

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Justin. Really appreciate that 👊🏻

[@DrRichardHagmeyer]

Charlie to the rescue! My inside corner got buggered so badly. Thanks for the tip!

[@gordonprest115]

Since your first display of the Cramer tool, I now take pride in leaving the job with razor sharp beads round windows and such (certainly always better than I found them). I seem to have managed the corners by tweeking with the tool edge or (the shame!) a licked finger tip. Your method of leaving the vertical to dry is interesting, but I don't think it would work for me, as I'm usually itching to leave once the profiling is done. I fully appreciate that this is a DIY tip, but very often, your tips DO translate to trade. Cheers!

[@thetalkingdonkey07]

I've tried, and tried and tried. Every time an unmitigated disaster. Back to the finger...... Perfect every time.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Were you using the Cramer tool... ?

[@johnmethew95]

why I did not see your videos before. Dear your way is good and polite which gave me confidence to make my work more better .

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it John. Thanks for the comment. 👍