Cliffpope Posted Saturday at 13:54 Share Posted Saturday at 13:54 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 Saturday at 14:38 Share Posted Saturday at 14:38 Everbuild Forever White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofty718 Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 Dow corning 785 I wouldn't use anything else 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted Saturday at 15:29 Share Posted Saturday at 15:29 I've also used BT1. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted Saturday at 16:09 Share Posted Saturday at 16:09 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 Saturday at 16:55 Share Posted Saturday at 16:55 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 Saturday at 16:56 Share Posted Saturday at 16:56 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 Saturday at 19:35 Share Posted Saturday at 19:35 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 17 hours ago Author Share Posted 17 hours ago 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 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 15 minutes ago, Cliffpope said: Is anything Mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 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 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago 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 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago 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 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago 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 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago 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 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago 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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