Specialist SHOWER TRAY/CUBICLE READY MITRED QUADRANT EDGING SEALING KIT STRIP KIT ALLOWS WATER TO RUN BACK INTO THE TRAY AND NOT DOWN THE WALL

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Preparation is the most important part of applying silicone sealant, follow these top tips to ensure the best possible results. If there is old sealant around your shower tray, it’s crucial to remove it completely. Use a utility knife or scraper to carefully cut and peel away the old sealant. Be cautious not to damage the shower tray or tiles. After removing the majority of the sealant, use sandpaper to smooth out any remaining residue. Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol or acetone to ensure a clean surface for the new sealant to adhere to.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions – As a rule of thumb shower doors and enclosures should only be sealed around the outside at the bases and on the inside and outside of the vertical profiles where they meet the tiled walls. Sealing around the base on the inside will often cause a shower enclosure to leak. Carefully read the manufacturers sealing instructions before applying silicone sealant. Step 2: Cut an access hatch in your floorboards next to the shower tray so that you can easily access the underneath of the shower tray for maintenance to the pipes. As with any DIY job, preparation and planning are key. Remember that the sealant will need around 24 hours to properly dry and become waterproof, so make sure that you factor not being able to use the shower into your plans. Byretech's Shower Seals are gloss white and are easily cut to size. We profile one end to make fitting extremely simple and even the sealant is included in the kit too. Clean and dry – Use warm water containing a mild detergent to thoroughly remove grime and residue from the area and then use paper towels or a hairdryer to speed up the drying process.Once a smooth, uniform bead has been achieved around the shower tray, do not be tempted to keep smoothing the silicone as it will start to tear, look untidy and may not adhere correctly. 10 – Allow the silicone sealant to dry fully

The nozzle of the silicone sealant tube will usually feature perforated marks to indicate where and how to trim the nozzle but a good rule of thumb is to cut at a 45-degree angle and create a 5-6mm hole in the end of the tube, which can be enlarged if a wider bead is required. If using a tool to smooth the silicone sealant, select the correct aperture size to produce a bead that will fully cover the gap between the shower tray and tiles. Step 5 - Use a spirit level to ensure that the tray is completely level the whole way around. This is one of the most important steps in installing a shower tray as a tray that isn’t level will cause issues with drainage and water could gather on one side of the tray and potentially overflow. Trays are designed so that the water runs towards the waste outlet, so there’s no need to tilt the tray. In conclusion, sealing a shower tray is a crucial maintenance task that can help prevent water damage and keep your bathroom in excellent condition. By following these steps on how to apply shower tray sealant, how to silicone a shower tray, and how to remove old sealant from a shower tray, you can ensure a watertight seal that will protect your bathroom for years to come. Regular maintenance and inspections will help you catch any issues early and prevent costly repairs down the line.Determine the length of strip required to seal around the shower tray and cut to length with scissors. (Ensure you cut at least 20mm longer than needed). fifthly work that is outside of DIY capability is more than adequately controlled through building control, electrical safety, gas safety and planning legislation - insurers can rightly take issue with illegal DIY work, but not with perfectly legal repairs, and things like fitting kitchens, showers, tiling, decorating, and many other things etc etc are not things you have to notify anyone about, nor do they void your insurance. If using a tool to smooth the sealant, select the correct aperture size so that the finished bead completely covers the gap between the tiles and tray.

Mask off the areas surrounding the shower tray with masking tape to protect them from accidental sealant application. This step will also help you achieve clean, straight lines when applying the new sealant. Buy a hygienic silicone sealant of good quality. It should specify that it is suitable for use in bathrooms / wetrooms and contain an anti-mould and bacterial additives such as Kerakoll Fugabella Eco Silicone Sealant or Kerakoll Fugabella AM Silicone Sealant, which are both available from our sister company UK Tiles Direct. Wondering how to seal a shower tray or looking for top DIY tips on how best to apply silicone sealant? Room H2O’s expert advisors are here to help …In this video I install some UPVC quadrant beading to a shower tray. This is often the only solution to get a waterproof seal, if the gap between the tiles and the shower tray is too large. This can also be done to the side of a bath, if there is a large gap. This is the second video in the series, how to clean the old silicone off and re-apply new silicone can be seen in this video- https://youtu.be/6o5JVxvWuhQ