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caulk or grout

  • 01-03-2016 1:19pm
    #1
    tt2014
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭


    Hi Folks

    Just a quick question- my plumber recently had to install a new sink in my bathroom. the back of the sink where its attached to the wall looks a little uneven and could do with a bit extra smoothing so I don't know if its caulk or grout that I need to buy. Its not a big issue but its a little unsightly

    thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    hufpc8w3adnk65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,158 ✭✭✭✭hufpc8w3adnk65


    Silicone


  • #3
    tt2014
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭tt2014


    silicone grout or caulk, im really sorry, im sure it sounds silly but I just want to make sure


  • #4
    Prenderb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭Prenderb


    Silicone sealant, caulk is not waterproof and grout is for going between tiles.

    You'll find it in a tube that might need a gun to press it with...


  • #5
    tt2014
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭tt2014


    this is what I'm looking at fixing up20160301_191506.jpg


  • #6
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    tt2014 wrote: »
    this is what I'm looking at fixing up20160301_191506.jpg
    For the 3rd time (Mr.Mac & prenderb answered your question), you need silicon, and a silicon gun. Less than a tenner for both. The Tec7 brigade will be along soon, but it's not required here.


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  • #7
    martinr5232
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    dodzy wrote:
    For the 3rd time (Mr.Mac & prenderb answered your question), you need silicon, and a silicon gun. Less than a tenner for both. The Tec7 brigade will be along soon, but it's not required here.

    And make sure its sanitary silicone ordinary silicone or tec7 will go yellow after a while.


  • #8
    tt2014
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭tt2014


    Im no expert so thats why im asking questions here, just to make sure im doing the right thing and dont mess up, there really is no need to be aggressive dodzy, its nice to be nice, thanks to everyone for the helpful replies, its very much appreciated, thank you


  • #9
    JustTheOne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,681 ✭✭✭JustTheOne


    martinr5232 wrote: »
    And make sure its sanitary silicone ordinary silicone or tec7 will go yellow after a while.

    Don't tec 7 have a special sealer out now for sealing sanitary wear or did I imagine seeing it?


  • #10
    firestarter51
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    plain old silicone will do the job for 3.50 a tube


  • #11
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    JustTheOne wrote: »
    Don't tec 7 have a special sealer out now for sealing sanitary wear or did I imagine seeing it?
    It's too pricey for what it is. Just go with simple white sanitary silicon.


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