5. Tips And Advice
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- If you’re sealing around a resin bath, fill it with water first. This will make the sides of the bath deflect away from the wall. Now run the mastic around the edge and leave to dry. When you empty the bath, the sides will push back towards the wall, forming a watertight joint.
- Practice running a smooth continuous bead of sealant on the inside edge of a cardboard box.
- Most sealants will last for a few days once the pack is opened. Push a matchstick in the end to stop the end becoming blocked with dry sealant.
- Sealants dry quickly; wash your hands and the tools as soon as you’ve finished the job, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- If you’re nervous about making a mess, make a border of masking tape on the basin and worktop edges. Run a bead of sealant between the tape lines and remove the tape before smoothing the edges.
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