Cliffpope Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 You know the standard white sealer used round showers, sinks etc? Why does it discolour and go mouldy so quickly? It's supposed to be waterproof, yet it seems to become impregnated with mould that won't clean off. I did a nice job round our Belfast sink set in a worktop, but now 3 months later it's blackened and looking tatty. Is there anything better to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Everbuild Forever White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofty718 Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Dow corning 785 I wouldn't use anything else 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 I've also used BT1. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 This stuff is MAGIC for that . Best I’ve found . Spray , leave , repeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 45 minutes ago, Pocster said: This stuff is MAGIC for that . Best I’ve found . Spray , leave , repeat Try this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/200ml-Forever-Grout-Reviver-Energy/dp/B07XMBWLPZ/ref=asc_df_B07XMBWLPZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Just now, Onoff said: Try this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/200ml-Forever-Grout-Reviver-Energy/dp/B07XMBWLPZ/ref=asc_df_B07XMBWLPZ? No , you try mine ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 5 hours ago, Cliffpope said: Why does it discolour and go mouldy so quickly Because it is in a warm, high humidity/damp environment. The problem is where it is, not the sealant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffpope Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 13 hours ago, SteamyTea said: Because it is in a warm, high humidity/damp environment. The problem is where it is, not the sealant. That's what I'm saying - sealants are not designed for warm high humidity damp environments. So what is? Is anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 15 minutes ago, Cliffpope said: Is anything Mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Forever White in our bathroom for 5 years now is still like new. Tbh it's so ****ING cold in there I don't think mould can grow 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 As I recall there are two families of sealer, think it's acid and non acid? Someone will remember which is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Don’t let water sit on the sealant regardless of how good it claims to be. We wipe down and dry the shower every time we use it. Done it for years and never had any mould problems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 3 hours ago, Onoff said: Forever White in our bathroom for 5 years now is still like new. Tbh it's so ****ING cold in there I don't think mould can grow 😂 From the reviews I e read you have to ‘apply’ it - that sounds like work ! . My spray = no effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 1 hour ago, Pocster said: From the reviews I e read you have to ‘apply’ it - that sounds like work ! . My spray = no effort Just tooled it as normal with the Fugi Cramer silicone tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Just tooled it as normal with the Fugi Cramer silicone tools. Thats still work ! . Don’t you like my spray ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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