Silicone Sealant Trick

[Rlaubert]

Recently I needed to reseal the sink and some windows. In the past I would wear gloves to smooth out the bead of silicone. I recently talked to someone who found an easier, less messy way.

Once the bead of silicone is laid down, spray your finger or the bead of silicone with Windex (with Ammonia), it doesn't stick to your finger and you get a nice smooth bead that can be pushed into the cracks as you smooth out the bead.

Works really great.

[NanciL]

Rlaubert wrote:
Recently I needed to reseal the sink and some windows. In the past I would wear gloves to smooth out the bead of silicone. I recently talked to someone who found an easier, less messy way.

Once the bead of silicone is laid down, spray your finger or the bead of silicone with Windex (with Ammonia), it doesn't stick to your finger and you get a nice smooth bead that can be pushed into the cracks as you smooth out the bead.

Works really great.

Thanks for that tip !

the next time I use some I'll try that.

Jack L