How to Apply Silicone Behind a Faucet (Back of a Sink)
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- Опубликовано: 3 май 2019
- Silicone used in the video: amzn.to/2DOFUUe
Smaller bottle of silicone: amzn.to/2LwPgKK
This video shows a handy little trick for applying silicone sealant on the back edge of a sink behind a faucet. It can be tricky to get a silicone gun and tool behind the faucet on this joint, so this video offers a little tip.
Genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish I would have watched this first about 35 minutes ago hahahahaha
Ha ha, there's always next time!
nice work man
Thank you.
Well done
Thank you, sir.
Good trick! Personally I just use the Kramer silicone profiling kit for all kinds of profiling. The smaller blue contour with size 5 fits behind faucets if needed. The kit more than pays for itself with so many places in the house to silicone.
I have that as well! Just trying to show people another option.
I learned this the hard way… but turning the faucets on like you did helped a lot. I just turned them on all the way so they were positioned in a way I could get back there. Love the popsicle stick trick!
Thanks, you gotta get creative sometimes ha ha!
I used some old nozzles and extended the nozzle so its easier. One nozzle over the other x 4 or even a piece of old tubing over the nozzle
Ha, that's a good idea! Nice work.
I’ve used a small 4 oz. spray bottle filled with straight isopropyl alcohol to get a clean and smooth finish on the silicone bead. it keeps my fingers free of goo, too. Just spray lightly over the bead and run your finger across it. spray a mist or two on your finger and wipe it dry.
That's a good tip. Thanks for the input!
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@Hendrix Nathan yea, been using flixzone} for since november myself :D
@Hendrix Nathan Yea, been using flixzone} for years myself :D
I have a scenario where the single faucet handle on the bottom part has separated from the counter & it twists with the turn of the handle. I tried to apply caulking around where it’s separated & failed it didn’t get into the crevice to seal it good. But I didn’t use a popsicle stick so will try that, hopefully it works!
Is there a nut underneath the sink that you could tighten?
@@fixitFlip yes it’s tight. The top handle is moving with the bottom piece together when turning on & off. I just redid the caulking now with this time using popsicle stick to get the caulking in the crevice so waiting to see if that worked by tonight or check in the morning while it sets I guess? I’ll let you know the outcome
@@erokrawmos Okay, now I see what you are saying. That bottom piece should most likely stay in place while the top piece turns. And it is not the silicone that holds it in place. If you can find the manual to your faucet (on a manual online) there is probably a trick to locking that bottom piece down. The silicone won't hold that by itself.
WHAT IF THERE IS OLD CAULKING THAT PARTIALLY CAME LOOSE? CAN YOU BEAD RIGHT OVER TOP OF IT
I would definitely remove that first and get to a smooth surface before caulking.
I purchased the same product yesterday in the hand squeezable tube. It was extremely difficult to squeeze out of the tube. Is this normal or could the product be past use date? Thanks
Hmmm. It is possible it was maybe old stock or had a hole and was dried out. For the most part I have heard no complaints about the smaller bottle. I do think it's easier to get a smooth bead with a caulk gun and the bigger bottle, but the small bottle can come in handy for tight places like behind a faucet. I would say try and take it back to wherever you got it. That shouldn't be a problem. Hope that helps.
should use white color to take the film.
You mean white caulk?
@@fixitFlip yes
@@c-fuchan8229 Used clear because the shite sink has gray texture in it. May try white next time.
Do you caulk around the faucet itself?
You do not need to. It should come with rubber gasket that gets placed underneath between the faucet and the sink. But if you really want to make sure its waterproof I guess you could, but not necessary.
Why wouldn't they make the nozzle longer or why not attach the popsicle stx to the end of the nozzle???
I've never used this product personally, but they do sell longer nozzles you can attach like this: amzn.to/34rNvF1
How long does the caulking last? I don't feel as if my lasting very long and it changed colors in the back of the faucet. I can't stand it! I am thinking of changing and buying a cheaper one with an integrated backsplash.
If you are using silicone (which you should in wet spaces) it can last for up to 20 years. Other caulks about 5 years. If it is changing colors, that's a sign of mold or mildew, and I would scrape it out and re-do it. Did you use a caulk that was mold and mildew resistant?
@@fixitFlip Thank you so much for replying! The caulk I used says 10 year mold resistant GE. I used DAP for the bath. I am going to replace the vanity caulking and will be replacing the faucet and that might help because I did have a hard time with the faucet in place last time. I like the popsicle stick idea, I purchased these plastic pieces but it was too wide when I did it a couple of years ago. I am going to try some grout renew paint on the caulking in the bathtub. Thank you for the video and well done!
@@nogoodwolf Thank you! Yes, mold resistant is good. Your best bet is always 100% silicone. That assures you it is absolutely water proof!
I used Advanced Silicone Almond by GE on the white kitchen sink, and after 2 months it started getting black staining, ugly. Why is that? And is it GE silicone issue?
Is it 100% silicone? If so, you shouldn't have to deal with mold (the black stuff) for 10 years. It's right on the bottle I believe. The only thing I could think of is that maybe it didn't cure properly for some reason.
@@fixitFlip Thanks, the tube says 100% silicone. I applied twice, and it turns dark after 2-3 months. Could it be because the use of turmeric, on some veggies that create the stain? We are using that sink for 5-6 hours every day. Still, it's a puzzle...
@@GregoryParawiz I guess that tumeric idea is possible. You have me stumped on that one. The silicone in the video (3 years old) is still clean and clear.
Take taps back out ?
Yes I've done that before, as well. Check out my back splash video. That's what I did in that case. Some faucets are more difficult to get behind.
Fix it Flip yes agreed . I know personally from recently fitting a RAK ceramic sink. Very awkward to remove taps once sink is in place.
Why not latex? Please let me know the difference!!
Latex is a little less flexible and typically used in other parts of the house. Silicone is 100% waterproof and more flexible. Better for bathrooms.
Behind my taps... The gap is less then 2cm (18mm) so you can't get ANYTHING to fit (im in the UK and there's nothing) can't even use a lollystick! 😂
Ha, in that case, you just have to take out the tap! (I had to do that in my backsplash video on here.) The do make special long tips that you can use when its really tight, but in your case it might have to just come out!
@@fixitFlip yeh such a pain! 😂 If only workmen siliconed it properly in first place when refurbishing entire bathroom! (gaps and black mould growing out from under the silicone hence why I'm redoing it)
@@thewolfydragon1989 Ehh no good. You are doing the right thing redoing it. You know what they say, when you want something done right...
2:06 You're wasting water! Shut the valves off first. It's simple and easy under the sink. 😄
Ha, good point!