Applying Silicone Sealant Around UPVC Door / The Carpenter's Daughter
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Hi everyone,
This week we had more snow and my laptop broke, so I've been working on odd jobs around the house.
And one of them was to seal our front door which has never been done. I was unsure how to do it, so thanks to everyone who shared their tips and advice on my Instagram & Facebook.
I also had to fix a white piece of trim above it to tidy it up.
If you'd do anything differently, then feel free to comment below!
Oh and note that I do NOT work for B&Q, nor am I associated with them - I just found a pair of their work trousers for 10p at a jumble sale a couple of years back, and thought it they'd be funny to buy.
Anyway, here's what I used:
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Multistick Grab Adhesive: www.toolstation.com/shop/p389...
Brown silicone: www.eurocell.co.uk/sealants-a...
White 30mm trim: www.eurocell.co.uk/trims-and-...
Dial finishing tool (it IS a remover AFTERALL so may have used to the wrong edge... oh well!) www.diy.com/departments/diall...
PVC-U Solvent Cleaner: www.eurocell.co.uk/sealants-a...
Face mask: geni.us/xnGvCO [Amazon] (affiliate link)
Masking tape: geni.us/rIkH [Amazon] (affiliate link)
Eye mask: geni.us/KZbWR [Amazon] (affiliate link)
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Hi Vikkie just watch your video on sealing your front door, brilliant by the way but can i ask where you got your white paneling from? in your hallway it looks cool thanks Bev x
@@beverleyyates6766 Apologies for the delay, but I was sent them to review from ManoMano. I have a video here on them :) ruclips.net/video/BnB68XWnnQg/видео.html
Really like the way you explain things and wing it when things don't quite work out. Not all of us that confident at DIY so watching your easy to follow videos are a huge help.
Thanks so much :)
I just fitted my UPVC door myself and will be following your tips with using sealant, masking tape and the sealant tool edging tool - Your video has given me direction on how to tackle my project. Thank you!
Sorry, I forgot to mention that all the materials used in this video cost £20, but that's because I also needed trim and glue for above the door 😉
That really finished up good. Clean and simple, well done. The look on Hans' face at the end said 'oh god, she's happy again' 😂😂😂
I know... his face was like "where's she taking me now..... " 😆🙄😜
Every time I watch your videos I learn something new!
You are just like my new online trainer!
Thank you very much!
God bless you princess!
Online trainer 😂 Glad to be of use 😊
I clicked thums up without even watching the whole video, that's the kind of faith I have whatever you'll do :) you dad is a very lucky man to have a daughter like you..God bless you
Looking nice and tidy now. Loved the little dance at the end. :D
😜😀 Thanks so much :D We're slowly getting there 😀
Nice job on the doorframe, and I could see your dog was well impressed with the dancing hahaha!!!!!!!
😂😜😂 He's a funny'un 😂
In September we are going to re seal all our windows and doors and I really appreciated this vid, nice step by step and great tips too (such as acrylic free silicone and solvent cleaner). Thanks for your help!
Any time :)
Very useful as I usually get more of the silicon on my hands than in the gap!
Just come across your channel whilst looking into doing this. Best video I’ve seen on the subject, keep up the great work!
Thanks :)
Loving the happy dance!
🙌🙌🙌😀
Great video. I learnt a few things in that one that will be sure to come in handy!
Thanks, John 😀 What goes around on RUclips comes around 😀
This video is incredibly well made and helpful
Glad it was helpful!
That person was meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!. Glad you finally got round to doing this! :-) As usual, great job.
Thanks for the reminder 😄 It made me do it, so can't be a bad thing lol
A professional looking job and approach, Vikkie. :-)
Thank you, Olly 😀😀
Brilliant Job Hun, you got it all done and very well done too.:-)
Always a good video, thumbs up !!
Awww, thanks so much 😀
Colour is personal preference really. When I’m fitting white windows or doors I use a white sealant.
Always use low modulus silicone as it’s easier to work than mastic, and is flexible so doesn’t crack over time.
Then cut the nozzle off as big as you can and smoothly go down the edges.
Spray with a mix of fairy liquid and water from an atomiser and then wet a smooth piece of timber with a rounded edge with the liquid too.
Then finish by smoothing down with the stick barely using any pressure. Jobs a gooden.
Great detail . You explained it very well
Thanks :)
Watching you dance with your pooch gave me the giggles.
Lol, his face and head bobbing up and down was a picture 😂
Another top job 🙂... And another one you've given me to do lol. Doggo dancing is an under appreciated art form, you should be proud of your ability 😀
Thanks and hopefully giving you another job isn't too bad hehe. I'll have to get working on my next dance routine lol
The Carpenter's Daughter : What are Hans' feelings regarding tutus or ballet shoes lol? 😁
🤣 he'd probably tell me to jog on lol
Proper job! Thanks 🙏🏼
The best bit is you dancing with that angel of a dog... he/she is absolutely lovely. But that aside, great job with sealing around the door. May even help with insulation/heat retention in the house. It all helps :)
I wish I had seen this before I did my door. I used white and I really like the way the brown turned out. (I never would have thought about brown). Plus I didn't use tape, so I ended up with very uneven beads all the way down the door. Thanks for the videos!!! Great job on all you do!!! (Plus love the dogie dance). :)
Haha, thanks! I would've done EXACTLY the same with the white :D It was a complete surprise and honestly didn't think my Dad would've said the same!
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Great video as always My laptop broke this week too - so annoying
Thanks 😀 sooo annoying!! 😣
Nice work Vikki
Thanks so much 😀😀
Well described. Thanks
Nice Job- you just need end caps for the door cill. :-)
Hi great video, just a note on the grab adhesive - if it's tough to get out of the tube you can cut the nozzle closer to the tube to make it wider and easier to apply, cheers,
Thanks :) I did keep making it wider - it was almost 1cm diameter by the time I'd got it working :) It's very very thick stuff - I guess I'll just have to persevere 😉
Put the tubes on a radiator to warm them up (Not too hot though). That makes it a lots easier to get out.
i tried to seal my window frame inside and made a right messy job on the vertical sides, I found it so tough to squeeze the sealant and the sealant just came out and didn't spread very well so had to use my finger to spread it, so good seeing you take your tine with the sealant after watching other diy videos where it takes folk 2mins to spread and its a crisp even line : (
Brilliant and such great job. Thank for good tip. 😀
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it 😀
The Carpenter's Daughter your great and ever job you do is of high standard. Thank you 😀
Cheers 😀
The Carpenter's Daughter 😀👍x
My job tomorrow as the inside main bedroom window was done badly - so spent hours removing it and tomorrow plaster the cracks and silicone finish - nice to point out the cleaner... UPV Solvent Cleaner
Oooh very nice!! The job you did ain't bad too ;)
@2:50 - is that a funky looking radiator I see in the doorway? Looks cool. Great video, thanks for uploading.
Lol.. no, they're 3d wall panels :)
Thanks for the video. Shouldn't you use backer rod before you add the sealant?
Hi thanks is there any vids on the most easiest time effective way of removing old mastic ect?
Top Tip! Bin that caulking gun right away and go and buy the slightly more expensive version. If there is someone in your area you dont like go and give the old frame to them :}
The gun frame and handles on the new gun are thicker and well rounded and the trigger return spring is much stronger. Your hands will feel so much better and the caulk will be applied so much smoother. You will be amazed by how much difference it makes.
Thanks 😀 Funnily enough, I used a cheaper one earlier that day for another job, and it lasted 5 minutes of use before breaking 😞 So I then had to exchange it for this dearer one. DOH!
Nice job......not sure about masking tape though. Top of door ......use a wider trim with a piece of wood/plastic as a make up , to soffit board face. Then stick slightly wider trim over wood spacer......then you don’t have unsightly pocket above door.
Window fitter here . We dont do it this way but just to get a better finish spray water mixed with washing up liquid and run down with your finger
Thanks. Even with really thick silicone like this? Your method usinh washing I liquid solution is my favourite with bathroom type silicone sealants.
Leave your silicon in a pan of boiling water for a while and it softens it great for you. Good job x
Why do they advise Brown? Did you have to remove any existing perished sealant? And have you had to reseal any internal frame to well seam?
excellent finish i would also suggest that you practice you gunning technic with some indoor frame and skirting sealer ,and you will be very surprised how your speed with improve ,but well done ,.
I wouldn't of thought Brown either, but it looks like a great finish. Would you use Brown on Windows too or just doorframes ?
I'm yet to ask my Dad on this one, but I think he'd say yes. I could be wrong though, so will ask him soon!
You could improve the on=brick masking tape placement (and finished silliconing result) by when you tape up the actual brick work you press the tape down each brick and then finger it into the recessed mortar between bricks then continue doing that all the way down.
2:53 -the dog thinks you are getting ready to take it for a walk :)
I was thinking if it wasn't better to remove the door profile. Only an idea. Greetings.
Just a quick question, why use brown sealant and not white?
If theres a deep gap, mask it off and use expanding foam first.
@Alan Wilson It does "expand" quite a bit, mask off any plastic surface with tape as it damages plastic surfaces.
nice!
Thanks :)
Looks great but my advice there are oil pressure sealant guns out there they are expensive but last for life and the work so much better and you don't need to use so much force
Good job.
Double glazing company told me after I queried it that they no longer seal inside in my case the porch because of shrinkage & discolouration it not only looks a mess further down the road but the clean lines are easier to clean ... Mmmmm !!! 😕
2 things Wong 1st when fitting windows or door frames were you bolt through the frame you should pack gap were bolts are so frames don’t move Especially door frames then gaps formed with Expanding form make that 3 also mastic should go over frame by 2-3 mm you look about over peoples windows and you will see gaps after a couple of years as up upvc expands 2-3 mm per mitre in the hot
what
I wish my wife was as handy as you 😀
Good job Vicky, Hans is very tolerant! lol
Hahaha, he definitely is!!!! 😆
Your door cill doesn't have the end caps on, that won't cause any leaks or drafts. Just covers the hole profile so to say
Thanks- you're right. I still need to get round to this as it's never had one since being installed.
Listen to the expert or dad in your case. Have found the acrylic type sealants aren't always very long lasting specially on outdoor jobs
Just make sure whatever you use is construction grade, certified for outside use, moisture, acid, and biofilm resistant, and has a life span of at least 20 years. Silicone is not necessarily all that, although some consider it the miracle cure, there are new materials that may be more suitable.
Any particular product you could recommend?
@@bluewanderer9903 Each brand has their varieties, it would be called something like "high-grade universal outdoor construction adhesive". The good stuff has a 20 year warranty badge, sticks to basically anything and is frostproof.
@@disklamer thank you
Lol at the dancing at the end 😂😂
😄 His bobbing face made me laugh 😂
PROPER WAY TO FINISHING DOORS AND WINDOWS.:)
DOG-DANCE the new Olympic discipline 2020 ;-) and i know who will win :-)
very good job :-)
haha.... I best get training Hans to weave around my legs 😜😆
nice job , years ago when I was tiling bathrooms when using silicone we used to rub a small amount of fairy liquid on the finger and gently wipe -)
Thanks for the tip! 😀
you dont use a finishing tool on tile or brick because it will drag when you hit the render / grout. you also need to use the correct tape so in this case green high tack frog tape on the plastic and silver gaffa tape on the brick work. soapy water for a smooth finish.
It looks great and thank goodness for masking tape
Thanks! And indeed 😀
Hi, thanks for this video. I have noticed that most of my windows need to be re-sealed around the frame. They are upvc but not sure if brown would be best. What was the reasoning for the colour please?
Both my Dad and a double glazing friend I know said white looks odd and gets dirty very quickly. But I've also had some people complain about my choice in the comments, so I would have a look around at others when you go past houses, etc. I don't think it looks odd next to a red brick.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK thanks, I agree with the white getting dirty. I'll have to use white otherwise I'll have to do all the windows so they match. Thank you x
The best colour to use especially when the mortar is a beige colour, is buff. It costs a little more but it gives a real professional finish. I would advise to always use expanding foam first as it acts as both an insulator of sound and heat & helps to make the jambs of the frame a more solid, substantial & secure installation.
The brown looks nice next to the bricks, but I would go with clear so that I could use the whole tube anywhere on the house.
Just a tip. Do not use masking tape when sealing, you’re supposed to create a bridge with the sealant from the brickwork to the upvc door, bridging both is what stops any water ingress.
Same
could still use masking to get a clean finish just give it some space to allow the silicone to overlap
Pooor pup ! :D
😂 Don't worry... he's getting his own back by constantly barking at me today while I stain the fence at the back 🙄😆
place your mastic tube in bucket of hot water before use makes it easier :)
Cheers!
Good job, for smoothing silicon try using some washing up liquid and water mixed together, then dip your finger in it frequently to smooth over, easier than one of those tool thingys.
I didn't know that! Thank you! 😀
It looks great but why is it better to use brown?
Several tradesmen told me it doesn't look right with white and looks grubby very quickly. But it's obviously each to their own.
very good considering you don't do it for a living when tooling up best to fairy up liquid and water in a spray bottle to help with flow.
Well done with getting the tool for the silicone but you used the wrong end of it. A lot of people think that you should wipe the silicone with a pencil or something round, but actually you should do the opposite so that you leave a thick bead of silicone.
Lol, yes I spotted that when I grabbed all the links for the description!!! Doh! Oh well, I liked the finish in the end 😄
Double-sided sticky tape is generally best for gluing trim and holding it while silicone goes off.
To make your caulk gun "tubes" flow easier, warm them in hot water before use.
I believe "Dogdancing" is a competitive sport, where humans and dogs dance together. I think y'all have a shot! You have the pep, pup, and strut.
Thanks for the tip! I will definitely try that next time I use this glue! I've never really considered dogdancing a thing 😂 (apart from choreographed ones at Crufts), so been watching a few this morning 😆
FYI, the hot water worked a treat and will feature it in one of my next videos :) Thanks again!
You are welcome. One caveat with this tip. Caulk tubes made from cardboard should be placed in a bag or cellophane to keep them from getting wet. But with most tubes being plastic now, this is not usually a problem.
Sorry I still would have used white, I have never seen anyone use brown before.
Completely up to you.
Usually brown sealant is used externally around PVC door and window frames, for the reasons that've already been mentioned in the comments; the edge that runs on the frame is very neat as the frame is masked. The edge running on the brick is less neat whether masked or not, and so a brown sealant is more forgiving on the brick. Also outside a white silicon will discolour quickly and look a mess.
Brown . . . . . interesting.
Nope! Never would've gone with brown but it looks decent at this point.
Nice taping job. Frequently people forget to press the tape - if they use it at all - firmly to seat the edges. Then they get upset when the caulk bleeds all over the place and they get raggity edges.
Thanks :) Yes, I was completely surprised when people said white would look odd. Then, while on a dog walk in the village, I looked out for doors with white silicone and they all looked dusty dirty, so glad I asked people!
always brown because the edge to the brick is rough whereas the frome is smooth forms a shadow line, neat too
Clear coon and trim
Brown is what Northerns do Southerners do it properly and use white
Hi again some buying tips never buy anything from b and q go srewfix they are same company but screwfix is cheaper and has better range as the deal with trade Wood where I live we have Harlow brothers they are timber merchant much cheaper then home diy stores and better range as mainly deal with tradeSo find your local timber merchant and go to them
Yes, I definitely agree! Or I'll get it from Toolstation if it's cheap enough to warrant the longer drive there. Funnily enough, the applicator is from Screwfix and wanted to buy the finishing tool from there too, but the cheapest one they had was a fiver :( So I opted for B&Q instead, which isn't that frequent for me.
That wasnt a hacksaw!!! 🤣
Hmm... I've listened back and all I hear is hand saw
Was that 100% slicon
Sorry, I don't know - I've googled it and can't find much info on it.
Save yourself some money and use white spirit to clean your door. It costs £1 from the pound shop.
I'll give it a try when I run out :)
White would have looked an awful lot better than the brown.
It may have done initially, but what happens when it gets filthy? It's not that easy to clean to new again.
Probably said 'brown' to throw you off; as you are a woman doing DIY work. I wouldn't say brown either for a white pvc door. Unless you have a BROWN pvc door that is! But well done for NOT using 'BROWN' silicone.
No, because the friend who advised me (and my Dad) aren't sexist.
I don't like video but i like u..
Imagine coming home drunk to that wallpaper in hall....🙃
LOL
God damn sexy woman who can also do handymans work lol
I'd seal that up in less than 2 minutes
absolutely speechless, silicone around a door using masking tape lol , how long did that take , and using brown tut tut, ametuer hour in my opinion , its people like you who keep experienced workers in a job, keep up the good work
Lol, thanks for the feedback
What a douche bag!
langy30 if you are inexperienced using silicone then masking it off yields the best results, I have 15yrs as an applicator, white would look better but it doesn’t age well, it discolours.
She did a fine job, it was 1 door, were there 50 doors to do then yes, get someone in to do it.
Wait, so home owners doing all the work on their own home is keeping tradesmen in work? I'd say it's quite the opposite. Do try and think before you speak.
And are you single princes
What a totally wrong way to go around something. That’s not the way to do it. White silicone and use some washing up liquid and a silicone tool to remove excess. It’s a two minute job.