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Best multi-purpose clear sealant

jonnreeks · 2023-07-27 09:22:33

Hi all, I have just chased the wall slightly to run & hide cable/wiring behind existing skirting board in a hallway. Now there has always existed a slight gap under the skirting board and floor tiles, which I would like to fill with a clear silicone sealant. What is the best multi-purpose clear sealant to use? Anyone with…

27-07-2023 10:22AM

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Hi all,
I have just chased the wall slightly to run & hide cable/wiring behind existing skirting board in a hallway. Now there has always existed a slight gap under the skirting board and floor tiles, which I would like to fill with a clear silicone sealant.
What is the best multi-purpose clear sealant to use?
Anyone with genuine advice or suggestions will be appreciated.
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#2 27-07-2023 02:04PM

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What colour is the skirting and tiles?
Clear sealant will appear black when it's between light colours.
I'd use caulk and paint it with the skirting the next time round.

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#3 27-07-2023 02:34PM

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The skirting board is pine wood colour, so the white caulk would be hard to colour similar even with wood pine colouring, that's why I feel a clear sealant would look more practical.

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