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How u put silicone on a bath
Calin Contracting 23/02/2026 - 7.54 AM
U fill up the bath with water or u do with bathroom empty
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Anonymous user
You fill the bath before applying silicone because the weight of the water makes the bath drop and flex into its “in-use” position. If you seal it while it’s empty, the bath will sit slightly higher; then the first time it’s filled (or someone gets in), it dips and can pull the fresh seal open, causing tiny gaps that later turn into leaks and mould.
Answered23 February 2026
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Head property maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fill the bath with water first. Then apply the silicone ,spray with multi solve and tool the silicone to the desired thickness
Answered18 February 2026
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Mearns Home Design
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Fill the bath with water and leave for 24 hours to let silicone set properly.
Answered19 February 2026
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Anonymous user
Fill a bath definitely 😌
Answered20 February 2026
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