How to apply silicone sealant DIY guide. Silicone caulk application for beginners. Pro silicone bead

In this video I show you my way to apply sealant. I show you the tools, products and method I use to get a professional looking bead of sealant as a mere DIYer!
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[@bradthivierge827]

Thanks for the video! I bought my first home in 2023. Whoever did the bathroom in the house used grout in the corners of our shower. The grout has now cracked, so I've taken it out and will be applying silicone. Never done it before, so this was extremely helpful!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem and well done on doing it yourself 👍

[@vd-f327]

And after removing the old silicone, I then watched this and managed to apply new stuff. Both your videos were so helpful. So 10/10. Thanks Pouse! 👍🏻

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem 👍

[@anthonysmith3015]

Concise, clear, no camera wobble - brilliant. Thankyou. At last, I know how to do it!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You're welcome!

[@ExeCodger]

Thanks for posting your silicon sealant videos. Good preparation by clearing out the old sealant and using the Cramer sealant/grout tools certainly helped me get a decent bond and finish with my Matki shower base that had started to leak four years after installation. Cheers.

[@user-qr3tg4ks3k]

Pouse, your demonstration was superb! My past struggles with sealant faded away and I now feel confident enough to try again.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonnilongmire]

Absolutely brilliant, better than some tradesman I've come across. Always struggled to master that perfect bead, will try this out.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you 👍

[@danvanspam]

As you mentioned, I do appreciate the effort you put into these videos! Helped me get out of a messy situation!!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Excellent!

[@glenwaverley23]

Nice one Pousey. Solves some of the mystery of 'how do they make it look so neat when it looks so crappy my own trys'. Thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@lenbeardmore8966]

Found this really helpful. I liked that it was realistic and not 100% perfect.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@cheryltwomey9286]

This was so helpful, thank you for such a clear demonstration, all the tips & tricks. Baby wipes was a game changer! Doing the sealant is my absolute nemesis but this time I made a decent job of it thanks to you!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@geraldmoore9886]

I’ve always used masking tape and my finger haha. This was a really clear and detailed commentary on how to use a profile tool so I’m going to try that on my kitchen tiles. I hadn’t realised how long you can leave the silicon bead before profiling it, I always thought it would skin over.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope it went well 👍

[@jusssy5078]

Great tip seeing the screw in an opened bottle of sealant!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@vickiissocoollike]

I’ve been putting off the task of resealing our bath for 4 years (since we moved in!) and I was half inclined to just get a handyman in to do it as I was scared of doing it wrong. This video (and your other video on removing sealant) were so helpful - you explained each step really well and gave me the confidence to have a go myself. It took me several hours to do but I’m pleased with the results, so thank you!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

That's a great result, well done 👍

[@tom-dahl1598]

thank you. i feel much more confident about tackling this job now.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Best of luck!

[@helenscott187]

Loved this video. I'm a bit OCD and a lady DIYer. Really helpful. Could do with spending a few months as your apprentice. Had various tradesmen out for jobs but it's so hit and miss I'd rather save the money and have a go myself.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Good attitude, and best of luck with it 👍

[@supremebarista]

Great tip about filling the bath, thanks!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem 👍

[@jocelyncripps5542]

brilliant - clear, detailed and good to listen to - lots of great advice.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@judithvdavis9532]

Thank you enjoyed your helpful tips and videos for removing and applying sealant

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad they were useful, thanks for watching 👍

[@paulgrinham1448]

Great video, using wet wipes was a top tip and I made a lot less mess than normal!!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help!

[@YT012334209]

First time doing this and it's not perfect but I'm actually proud of how it came out! Was able to do a very decent job by following your tips. Thank you :)

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Amazing!

[@ianschofield6440]

Excellent vid, very detailed, many thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@Sami6979]

Thanks for making it fun with your commentary.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Not sure I've been called fun before 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@evelyngreyes]

Thanks for sharing with us your knowledge.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@vvasilisa]

Nicely done. Appreciate the commentary & effort.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks 👍

[@petersoa840]

Nice video; helpful, easy to listen to, clear instructions.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@F88tFirst]

Some good tips, thanks. I was doing my bath today and I also have uneven tiles so tried masking tape put on tight to the tiles, acted as a guide to lessen the step. I bought some Silicone that was specially for bathroom - not much tooling time like yours so only got 5 mins before started going off - something to bear in mind when buying! Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@safaahamed5462]

Thank you for all the tips, this made the job really easy 🎉

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it helped!

[@martinjamesmix]

Great, detailed demonstration. Will definitely help me going forward 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Excellent. Thanks for watching 👍

[@amycovers3315]

Great video. Thanks. Very helpful x

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@mzaalam]

Sometimes the bath sides drop when a human steps in so it’s better to fill the bath then do this. The silicone sets with the bath dropped as much as it’s going to - so when it is stepped into it has less chance of breaking the seal under the bead.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@michaelmurphy8667]

If I am a diy man and had a new bath I'd be asking the fitters why they have done half a job. If i need to seal it. Something I did recently after the kitchen floor replaced and they didn't seal and didn't even bother re fitting the bottom of the cupboards. Its almost like because there is a lack of skilled tradesmen I should be happy for a non complete job. Trades in uk are taking a liberty with the customers. Thanks for your advice tho. Going to now finish a job I paid a apparently reputable company to do. With your advice I can go do it.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Well not sure if you've seen my latest video, but I had a rant about exactly that with a window fitter! Video here in case you'd like to watch it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKTShJ2tetCKjqs. Best of luck with the sealant.

[@devyanilimaye8560]

​@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE as a DIY housewife from India, thanks for your videos, helps immensely when money is tight

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

​@devyanilimaye8560 no problem, glad to help 👍

[@marklanahan7289]

You get what you pay for.

[@silveryashkul]

Many thanks. Screw ing silicone bottle was really great idea

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@pauletterisher4034]

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching 👍

[@peters.4263]

Thank you for your very useful and informative videos.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You are welcome!

[@noidaad4010]

Very good video and clear explanation thank you I will give it a go soon, hope I can do it like being shown here and yes we do appreciate the effort you have put in 😅😅😅

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@harrygg993]

Good infor how to get it done . Thanks so much .

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MarcusT86]

Another great video buddy

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@c0p0n]

Great video mate, thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem 👍

[@truthworthy1]

perfect thank you for this

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You're very welcome.

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Nice one 👍 I can't stand going behind taps 😫 you have to know when to stop when doing this sometimes don't you, there's been a few occasions when I got it looking 95% good and tried to get one little bit then made it loads worse! Haha I always get through a load of toilet roll when I do my sealing 😂 only use wipes sparingly as they're more expensive. The no nonsense wipes from screwfix are always on hand though ✌️

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You need to shop in Aldi, 50p a pack for wipes. I pinch them from my boys room! You're right about over working it, too much and it goes lumpy. Practice makes perfect, problem is I don't practice much! Thanks for watching and keep up with the graft on your place. Looking good, the hard work will pay off in the end 👍

[@barrycrump6189]

These profiling tools only work well if the tiles have been laid very evenly and flat. Also, if the gap between the edge of the bath and the tiles is more than 5mm then you will be left with a huge wedge of silicone. In this case, use the good old finger & masking tape technique with a finger dipped into white spirit to get a nice smooth and even finish. Lastly, if you have to silicone vertical walls as well, it is best to do these first and then allow it to dry overnight before doing the horizontals - this way you should get a much neater corner. In case you're wondering, silicone does stick to silicone just like sh!t sticks to a blanket.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@Chanmantroop10]

Yup. Not sure where the silicone doesn't stick to silicone came from as it obviously does from my own experience.

[@clarepdx6152]

Love the advice!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@StevePhillips]

Yes appreciate the effort you put into these videos. I need to put sealant outside edge of my shower. I did my electrics with your expertise help, works fine. Now, I want to put a single light in my attic, with a light switch? Just need to look if you have made a video on that.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope it went well, and yes I think I do have a vid on that, I'm just 2 years too late responding 😂

[@englishwise3657]

thank you your video is very useful

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@englishwise3657]

I need to remove silicone from my shower tray and then apply new one. Do I have to remove it with a tool or is there any solvent to do the job?

[@samshinto]

Fantastic job ! Well done

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you!

[@timbooker5793]

very helpful. I've been stuffing up my sealant for years. Can't wait to do it properly this weekend.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope it went well.

[@user-ol1vp3ns4w]

Very helpful video thanx! 🎉

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You're welcome!

[@alisoncull]

Thank you. Very useful indeed 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnnikaF]

Thanks for the tips

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem

[@user-pq7ws9rq5s]

Best videos to follow for beginners

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@paulfinn8450]

Itd be great if you could share any tips on finishing internal corners, horizontal and verticle.

[@ImranS23Ultra]

Nice thorough video matey

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks 👍

[@paulinemckinnon3462]

Profiling tool… or lolly stick. I’m new to DIY and watched loads of vids on sealant. The best tool I’ve seen used is a lolly stick. It leaves a decent amount of sealant behind so both sides of the join are covered with helps eliminate getting water behind the sealant and thus helping to eliminate the pesky black stuff and also looks finished well too.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Give it a go and let me know. I'm sticking to the profiling tool! Thanks for watching 👍

[@wongcheukkwan]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Profile tool is better than lolly stick. An unused credit card with corners cut to different angles could be used as a profile tool.

[@lucieyoung3335]

Amazing videos, so helpful

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you like them!

[@user-nx9if2lg8l]

Thank you for such a plain talking video. As a total novice, I am confident enough now to give it a go. Hopefully it will be fully sealed, and being even half as neat as yours will be a bonus!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope it went well 👍

[@astanfartin1647]

good job my friend

[@williamcoates44]

Very Professional presentation, Script, video, clarity of script and step by step clear direction of tools ,method of use. Excellent all round. Follow the instruction and the job will present as a prfect, satifying result. You can now put your house guests in the bath again.Thanks result.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I'm not letting guests anywhere near my bath 😂. Thanks for watching 👍

[@PHNX0]

Thanks for another great vid Pouse. You’ve shown me so many practical and useful tips for working on my house. Didn’t know about the wet wipes. I’ll give them a try.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help 👍

[@davegleeful]

Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the 'super thanks' David! Really appreciate it 👍

[@terryrichardson9067]

Hi pouse great video. Also love the videos. Especially the loft conversion videos. Is there a video where the stairs are fitted

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback. There will be a video where stairs are fitted, just haven't uploaded it yet. I've filmed the whole of the loft conversion it's just finding time to edit all the footage! Thanks for watching👍

[@terryrichardson9067]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE thanks for the reply looking forward to it. And love all the videos. They inspire me to do work round my own house. Obviously everything checked by the professionals.

[@Chanmantroop10]

Is your tub acrylic? I'm having trouble finding a silicone caulk that has good adhesion to acrylic

[@luigicoda271]

Familiar North West accent. Thank you from Italy

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Welsh! 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@alishakeri9969]

Thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@caiphassithole3749]

Sista Kitchen and bathroom Silicon has a good Anti Mould property

[@nickbell8634]

Another great video. I find pushing the gun rather than pulling it gives a better finish. I use soapy water on the tool to get a smoother finish. As for taps, they're a pain. As somebody else said, you need to know when to stop and leave it. 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Good tips, thanks for the feedback Nick 👍

[@DubSalvation]

Dear Pouse, I have a vertical bead of sealant in the corner of my shower running from the ceiling to the base of the shower tray. I need to replace this bead of sealant along with the bead that runs along the base of the shower tray. Does it matter which one I do first? Many thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I'd do the horizontal first then the vertical so a clean bead will run down over the horizontal ensuring water runs off nicely. Any small ledges of sealant coukd hold water which over time could start to go moldy. Hope that helps 👍

[@minhtrinh8974]

👍, thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem!

[@thesetruths1404]

Lighter fluid or 91% isopropyl alcohol also clean well. For prep.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the tip.

[@jamessomers8955]

Fill the bath with water before sealing for the belt and braces option.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback James.

[@mentalluke9415]

Dow is the best 💯👌👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@kathleenmeaney4130]

thank you so much could i just ask do cut the nozzle straight or 90dg sorry its the frist time doing it i am sorry nerves thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Sorry I'm a bit late with this reply. As mentioned in vid, I cut at 45 but it's up to you.

[@adamgriffiths4178]

I like to wipe it down with white spirits and a…. 🧐… an old pair of pants? 😂…… good job 👍. I hate siliconing but these tools are very useful!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

It doesn't specifically have to be pants, that's just a fetish of mine! Thanks for watching 👍

[@cooperation-922]

nice

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks

[@keetoonglim6582]

Prscticsl snd useful tips. Thsnk you/

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@theodddish1846]

I know someone who used gripfill (green tube) and painted it white...

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Different! Thanks for watching.

[@samuelholmes3696]

Why do you make it look so easy?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Give it a go, it's not too bad. Thanks for watching 👍

[@user-qh6zz6us1w]

Why does he use the flat edge at the taps &after that instead of the angle edge.

[@thesetruths1404]

In tight places I use a damp finger and wipe it on soapy damp towels. Then switch back to tools.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@AndyHuckle-wg5rx]

I was told that using finger caused black mould.

[@barrycrump6189]

Incidentally, how does your shower screen not leak without a seal on the bottom edge - or is this a work in progress?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I took it off while doing the sealant as I needed to sealant around tge screen frame. Thanks for watching 👍

[@adityavora007]

what is the purpose of the silicon . is this done for water proofing ?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

To seal the bath to the tiles and stop water leaking down to the floor. So yes, water proofing.

[@wiztv4109]

Hi mate what size of the profile tool did you use for the bath?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I think it was 6 or 8mm. I'd have to check. Thanks for watching 👍

[@cockatielsingsbeatles3905]

Does that no nonsense remover chemical damage kitchen worktops ?

[@laraib827]

I worked with a painter n decorator over 20 years ago. And he would not let me clean the Upvc windows with white spirit saying it affects the shine on the Upvc. That I don't no if it is the case. Does anyone no? Please comment. Thank you very much.. 😊 He would clean with sugar soap powder mixed in warm water n sponge..

[@sbo3]

Came on here because I'm having a right nightmare applying black sealant on white tiles. When I go over it with the tool it is spreading the black everywhere and when it first happened I thought oh I'll just wipe it off and clean it up as i go but obviously when i go back to wipe off the excess it ruins the neat line and it is a nightmare to get off. Ive been watching so many videos and everyone seems to have a neat line when the tool is used whereas i have a neat line but the sealant just spreads out. No idea if it is because of black sealant - i dont think so! Anyway ... Ill continue watching videos to find the answer lol

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Did you have any luck? I wonder if there's something on the bath tub reacting with sealant causing it to spread? Or wrong type of sealant? Hope it worked out for you.

[@drcl7429]

time for someone to invent a profile on a stick for that tricky tap area

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

There are some but they're a bit pricey!

[@mrdemocracy7106]

I noticed you did not use soapy water to finish over

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I find that encourages mold sometimes. It's also not really required with the use of the sealant tool.

[@tjwilliams7566]

After putting the silicone on I sprays mix of water and washing up liquid over the joint, this stops the silicone sticking to the tiles when you use your profile

[@boricuafrican1]

but then you get water / moisture behind the silicone you just put down, no? seems like you'd want to push it into the joint first and then clean up.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@PhasesOfIronCarbon]

Our tap is almost touching the tile due to the addition of tile backer boards used to square poor solid walls. Really not looking forward to trying to make a good job of it behind the tap because the silicone is going to have to go over the tap pillar

[@PhasesOfIronCarbon]

Also interesting to see you've fit the shower screen bracket 90° to the bath. When I come to fit ours I think we'll have to do the same

[@garethdavies7564]

dont you need to fill the bath first?

[@user-nx9if2lg8l]

He covers this in the video!

[@llamedosr7843]

Pouse around the pants is back

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Old pants and t-shirts everywhere! Those adidas shorts in the video just turned 25 years old. I like to get my moneys worth. Thanks for watching 👍

[@JayandSarah]

And most importantly - YOU MUST FILL THE TUB FULL OF WATER WHEN APPLYING THE SILICONE, AND LEAVE IT FULL WHILE IT CURES. This is mandatory in almost all instances, especially if there are any larger gaps. Failure to do so has made many a home reno person do it TWICE.

[@jakebarnes3054]

Why

[@afterburner3999]

16 TUBES LATER. This is why you see a receipt for the job with 23 tubes of silicone for the Bathroom.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I only used one and had some left over. Not sure why you'd use 23?

[@Z-Ack]

100% silicone will not mold or mildew unless you dont completely seal off the area..

[@binja_]

This video gets a B. My friend really didn't want to see your toes. Otherwise, very attractive video 👍👍👍

[@stephensutton7344]

Sorry mate pressed the unlike instead of like Excellent video and I'll be following your instructions

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

As king as you pressed it again to remove it I'll let you off 😂 Thanks for watching 👍

[@crivat1260]

So much waste. Isn't there another solution?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

When you get well practiced you can just use less, but as a DIYer most people will end up with not enough sealant in the joint if they don't overfill and scrape back as seen in the video, and then you could end up with long term small leaks through the sealant.

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

Fill the bath with water 😂😂😂😂😂 learned that 40 years ago omg

[@genecarden780]

So far you seem to understand sealant installation. I have installed sealants for over 40 years. One issue I have with these profiling tools is ( especially on tile) going one direction pulls the sealant away from the tile at the leading edge and pushes it into the trailing edge. It needs to be used in both directions My pet peeve is morons that say to spray on soapy water or alcohol or window cleaning fluid or any number of fluids, You are not one of those.My only issue with you as a professional sealant installer is tool In hboth directions. Of course as a professional I would use my caulking tools and not a profiling tool. EXCELLENT JOB. If you research I am far less kind to the other morons that have no idea what they are doing. BTW after more than 40 years in the industry the 2 best materials 😢manufacturers of silicone are DOW and GE. WELL DONE 😅BTW Again I have actually used more than hundreds of gallons of DOW and GE sealants( I have conservatively installed more than 100 miles of sealant)

[@antoniooreguy6478]

Badly done. You have clean after. Use paper Tape on both sides . And you wil improve your work .

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Let's agree to disagree! Thanks for watching 👍

[@boricuafrican1]

using tape creates a ridge for water and soap scum to sit rest on.

[@henrywhite8944]

I use my fingers and a wet fabric, You waste a lot of caulking!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback Henry.