How d'you get silicon sealant off tiles?

Post by **DaiRees** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:05 pm

As per the title really. The blokes who fitted our bathroom did a cracking job but why oh why did they feel the need to use white silicon sealant to glue the bath side panel to the expensive black tiles

. How can I get the sealant off the tiles?

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:11 pm

Umm, are these expensive tiles porous?

Post by **DaiRees** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:49 pm

Not porous but textured.

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:33 pm

Eek! I'm not sure if it would be wise to try any sort of solvent on it, you could make it 100x worse. I dunno, once it's dry (cured? Set??) you should be able to peel it off again, maybe with the aid of some of that green scratchy stuff your mrs. uses for the washing up. I think it'll have to be a case of trying a little at a time and see what does the least damage.

Post by **teamster1975** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:02 pm

The easiest way is to use a stanley knife blade, you won't scratch the tiles as long as you don't twist the blade!
Hold the notched edge (!) and push the whole sharp edge across the tile, works a treat. Use a new blade though!

Post by **DaiRees** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:20 pm

The texture is too coarse for a blade, it's like rough slate effect. I think I'll give a scotch pad a go with some soapy water.

Post by **teamster1975** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:30 pm

This stuff looks quite good
Having a quick google people are saying that citrus helps to break down the silicone

Post by **DaiRees** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:36 pm

Good stuff teamster. I didn't even think to look for a specific product like that. Cheers!

Post by **teamster1975** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:13 pm

No worries Dai, you'll have to post if it's any good!

Post by **DaiRees** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:54 pm

Ordered me some of that there stuff off eblag

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 5:43 pm

HG seal and walrus remover has been specially developed for the easy and simple removal of all marine mammals from various surfaces, such as stainless steel, enamel, glass, plastic, ceramic tiles, glazed tiles, natural stonework and similar base materials.

Sounds ideal!

Post by **teamster1975** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:21 pm

steve_earwig wrote:HG seal and walrus remover has been specially developed for the easy and simple removal of all marine mammals from various surfaces, such as stainless steel, enamel, glass, plastic, ceramic tiles, glazed tiles, natural stonework and similar base materials.

Sounds ideal!

And has a pleasant smell too! Just the job

(Hang on, that's Wickes catchphrase!

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mjb · Post by **mjb** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:18 pm

DaiRees wrote:How can I get the sealant off the tiles?

Angle grinder

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