Silicon Corner Join Indents Between Tiles

[steveoelliott]

Hi,

 

I've had my shower tiled and the guy doing it has made a lovely job of the tiling, used hardie backer boards / tanked etc. However, I am a little disappointed with the Silicon work in the corner. The corners are not grouted as apparently now you just silicon seal them. However, between each tile there is an indent (where the gap where grout would be I guess). I've asked him to come back tomorrow to cut it out, clean and re-do. You'll also see where the silicon has come away from the tile and it just doesn't look like a neat bead to me. I'd like it uniform.

 

 

But... is there a technique to get a nice smooth line? He was using plastic tools which I imagine just push the silicon in when it finds a gap. Most folks prior use a finger!

 

Edited April 13, 2022 by steveoelliott

[Bonner]

I think the indent at grout lines are fine, just needs tidying up a bit. Taking it all off and redoing is going too far IMO.

[SteamyTea]

Is that a short and curly.

[PeterW]

11 hours ago, steveoelliott said:

But... is there a technique to get a nice smooth line

yes - Cramer / Fugi tools come with plastic runners that stop the tool dropping into the gaps and following the tile profile. 

[steveoelliott]

Thanks… noticed I’ve been left with this rough edge too (grout) on the trim where I’d expect a clean line. I’ll ask him to scrape back but not sure how that will work without damaging trim!