Sealant that does not blacken. Bathroom sealants - choosing the best, correct application technique

High humidity in the bathroom is inevitable. It leads to the gradual destruction of unprotected parts of the decoration and furniture, creates favorable conditions for the occurrence of mold and fungus. In this case, the joints of those surfaces where water often gets into are especially affected.

Previously, grouts were used to prevent the destructive effects of moisture, but now the problem is solved with the help of sanitary sealants.

Peculiarities

These compounds completely fill gaps and cracks, prevent the appearance of mold, and are resistant to temperature fluctuations and water. Craftsmen use them to strengthen the attachment of plumbing to a wall or floor. In addition, sealants are used for outdoor work.

Sealants include: polymer base(silicone, acrylic, polyurethane), adhesion promoters, plasticizers, dyes. Some have antiseptic additives. There are products with organic solvents and mineral oils. The main substance determines the characteristics of the sealant, its area of \u200b\u200buse, advantages and disadvantages.

Sealing agents differ not only in composition, but also in packaging.

Tubes, in which from 60 to 100 grams of sealant. Sold with a cone-shaped nozzle. The advantage of packaging is a small volume: no need to overpay for large quantity sealant when one gap needs to be sealed. But it is inconvenient to work with tubes, as it is difficult to control the pressing force.
Tubes with a volume of 300–600 milliliters for a construction gun. The most convenient form of packaging for household needs. Using a gun allows you to distribute the composition more evenly.
Aluminum tubes, buckets and barrels. Suitable only for professionals. Such volumes will be redundant even for owners of private houses.

More often you can see white or transparent means. In fact, their color range is wider - up to 20 colors. If desired, you can find sealants in black, gray, brown, blue, green.

Kinds

Detailed overview varieties of sealing compounds, let's start with the most popular - based on silicone. They are acidic (acetic) and neutral. Acid ones are cheaper, but have a serious drawback - a pungent odor. While working with them, it is necessary to constantly ventilate the room. Another important point: their scope is limited to materials that do not oxidize (ceramics, glass, plastic, stainless steel). And metals deteriorate during contact with acetic sealants.

Acid compounds also include aquarium sealants - this is a specific group, they are used only for working with glass.

A few examples of acid sealants:

Ceresit 25 - reliably protects against microorganisms, is well distributed over even and porous surfaces, fastens tiles, glass, enamel;
Bison silicone universal - refers to waterproof, will withstand even the action sea water, dries in 15 minutes;
Ottoseal s100 - the appearance of the seam remains unchanged for 4-5 years, 16 colors to choose from;
Tytan silicone sanitary - its composition is improved with bactericidal substances;

Neutral sealants do not contain acids. Once on the surface, they do not enter into chemical reaction with material. This makes the work more pleasant, but the price of these compounds is higher.

Some of them:

Somafix building - a rare composition white color, which does not turn yellow;
Ravak Professional - with antifungal additives;
Lugato Wie Gummi - also bactericidal, the palette has sixteen colors.

Silicone compounds are good because they:

durable, do not change color over time;
tolerate high humidity and sudden changes in temperature;
create a strong bond with different surfaces, including metal, plastic, glass, ceramics;
elastic, and therefore they can be used when processing movable joints: the junction of a wall with a bathtub or shower cabin, drainpipes;
dry within 30 minutes, finally harden in 36-48 hours.

But the compositions of this group can suffer from the fungus. To protect the seams in very wet rooms, it is better to use sanitary or aquarium compounds with antiseptic additives. Sanitary sealant - the most suitable remedy to protect seams that are often exposed to water.

Acrylic sealants are less suitable for bathroom work. Drying, they shrink strongly, so the seam, often in contact with water, leaks. The connection turns out to be rigid and unreliable: it collapses already at a stretch of 10%.

Acrylic and steel baths(or shower trays) when heated, slightly change size, which makes the connection with the wall movable. The acrylic sealant layer will soon crack.

But to fill cracks, cracks and other fixed joints, it is convenient to use such compounds. They can also process the edges of furniture and the gap between the sink and the wall.

Advantages of acrylic sealants:

chemically neutral composition, does not react with surfaces, is not hazardous to health;
have good adhesion to plastic, glass, metal, concrete, brick and other building materials;
dries in 15-20 minutes, hardens in a day;
on top you can apply putty, paint, varnish;
withstands temperatures from -20 to +80 degrees.

Another nice point is that acrylic compositions are cheaper than others. But the composition for the bathroom must necessarily be moisture resistant, even if water does not constantly flow onto it: the product may suffer from condensation or accidental splashes.

Here are examples of acrylic compositions:

KIM TEC Silacryl 121 - moisture resistant sealant, withstands prolonged exposure to water;
Dap Alex Plus - highly elastic siliconized acrylic compound with fungicides;
"Moment Germent", Penosil - for sealing cracks and seams that do not interact with water.

However, manufacturers have found a way to “bring to mind” acrylic compositions: they made them siliconized. Silicone-acrylic sealants are more flexible and last longer than acrylic sealants, and are just as harmless. In addition, they can be glued to different surfaces.

Another group of funds - polyurethane. For their adhesion strength, they are called adhesive-sealants.

In addition, they differ:

elasticity;
lack of shrinkage during drying;
resistant to low temperatures, ultraviolet, humidity.

But working with these compounds in the bathroom is difficult: their poor adhesion to plastics will interfere. They will qualitatively close the junction of the wall and a metal bathtub or faience washbasin, but in order to install an acrylic bathtub, you will have to look for another tool.

There are other restrictions as well:

the level of humidity of the treated surface should not exceed 10%, otherwise a preliminary primer will be required;
maximum allowable temperature in the zone of use +120 degrees.

Compositions with polyurethane are preferable to acrylic. And when choosing between compositions with polyurethane or silicone, it is advisable to focus on the surface material and the location of the seams.

Polyurethane sealants have no smell, but they are dangerous for the skin, so it is advisable to stock up on protective equipment before work: gloves, a mask.

A few examples:

Polyurethane 50 FC - dries in 10 minutes, creates good adhesion to plastic;
Bostik PU 2638 - adhesive sealant, available in white, gray, brown and black;
Tytan rubber - well suited for repairing seams made with silicone compounds.

The new kind products - with MS polymers - combines the properties of silicone and polyurethane sealants. These agents form strong but elastic bonds. Seams can withstand stretching up to 25%. They have good adhesion to all building materials, including plastic. They do not spread, they fit equally well on horizontal and vertical surfaces. Thanks to this, they are convenient to handle showers.

Here are the rest of the properties:

practically odorless, contains no solvents;
at room temperature dry within 10-30 minutes;
do not deteriorate under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, do not fade over time;
withstand prolonged contact with fresh and salt water;
block the development of mold and fungus;
finished seams can be dyed.

Many major manufacturers have products with MS polymers. Among them:

1000 usos - has anti-mold properties, is presented in 10 colors;
Bisin MS Polymer - glues any materials: from glass to brick, from rubber to iron;
Soudaseal 240 FX - suitable for bathrooms, bathrooms and kitchens, polymerizes in 10 minutes;
Bostic Soperfix - waterproof, indispensable for working underwater, in rooms with very humid air (even in pools);
Tecfix MS 441 - protects against chlorine and sea water, there are additives against microorganisms.

The compositions may differ due to additives that impart certain properties. The price of such sealants is higher, but the quality of the connections fully justifies it.

The only drawback of these compounds is that they cannot be removed with a solvent.

Scope of application

People are often interested in which areas of the bathroom need to be treated with sealants and how to choose the right product in each case. This is what we will now look into.

First of all, you need to protect the cracks from water:

near the bath or shower, where they border on the floor and walls;
wall and back surface of the washbasin;
between floor and toilet.

A universal remedy for this is silicone sealant. You can use formulations with polyurethane or MS polymers. But acrylic is better not to use: the seams will quickly become worthless.

Adhesive sealants will replace conventional glue.

You can use this property:

when assembling sewers - they increase the strength of the joints;
for processing a shower cabin - they fill the gap between the door and the tray so that during washing the water does not drain to the floor;
when decorating walls with tiles - if you want to glue tiles to metal, plastic, plywood, drywall, chipboard;
for repairing cracks in tiles and cracks along door jambs, pinning ceiling plinth- Acrylic composition will cope with this task better.

Also, the sealant can be used as a grout: fill the seams between the tiles with it. The connection will be more elastic and durable. If you want to liven up the interior a little, buy a colored sealant. You can choose a color that contrasts with the tile or is close in color, but different in shade.

Sealants are useful in the kitchen too. They process all kinds of joints near the sink, protect pipe connections, and are used instead of glue. Sealants are also needed when you need to change plumbing equipment.

Criterias of choice

Masters say that the right sealant greatly increases the chance of getting durable and beautiful seams. This is especially true for the bathroom. Constant fluctuations in temperature, wet air, high risk of mold - not every composition will withstand these tests.

When buying a sealant, pay attention to several parameters: this will increase the chances of not wasting money.

In rooms with high humidity it is recommended to use only moisture-resistant formulations, and preferably with a fungicide that stops the reproduction of the fungus.
It is more convenient to work with a product that has a thick paste-like consistency, especially on vertical surfaces.
Most white sealants turn yellow, but this does not happen with transparent ones.
IN good remedy the volume of additional components does not exceed 10%. Then they will not affect the insulating qualities.

It is better to choose not the cheapest, but high-quality sealant from a trusted manufacturer (Ceresit, Belinka, CIKI Fix, TYTAN, Moment).
If there is a choice between a professional and reliable household composition, it is better to stop at the second one: it is easier to work with it at home.

How to apply?

The sealing process can be roughly divided into three parts: preparation of products and surfaces, application of sealant and finishing. You should not skip the first and last parts of the process - the results of hastily carried out work will have to be redone more than once.

Remove from the surface everything that can impair adhesion and provoke fungus and mold: dirt, remnants of the old sealant. Some masters advise degreasing it with alcohol or nail polish remover. After that, you need to wipe everything, and dry the deep seams with a hairdryer. Traces of acrylic and silicone compounds are easy to clean with solvents (Penta-840, Silicone Remover and others). The remains of polyurethane sealant can be torn off with a wire brush.

It is impossible to dispute the fact that your bathroom is always high humidity, as this is due to the specifics of this room. A warm and humid environment creates favorable conditions for the reproduction of microorganisms that contribute to the destruction building materials and lead to illness in residents. Even good ventilation the bathroom is not able to block all the ways for the reproduction of microbes, only careful isolation of all seams and joints with a sealant containing substances that destroy these microorganisms will allow you to close this problem.

Types of polymer sealants for the bathroom

A good silicone sealant is not afraid of temperature changes - from 50 to + 200 degrees Celsius. Good adhesion to most materials, neutral to UV radiation and has a long service life of up to 40 years.

Acid silicone sealant cannot be used with metals, neutral can, but its cost is more expensive.

Acrylic - can be resistant to moisture and non-moisture resistant, the seam from this sealant is not elastic enough. Undoubtedly, moisture resistant is more suitable for the bathroom, it finally hardens in a day, just like silicone is not afraid of temperature and UV radiation.

The best sealant for the bathroom is silicone-acrylic, it is as flexible and durable as the polymers from which it is made. Moreover, as a silicone adhesive-sealant, it finds use in bonding surfaces and is unmatched in terms of durability and elasticity.

Polyurethane - good adhesion to materials, the seam from it is elastic and durable, not afraid of mechanical stress. It lends itself well to painting, the drying time of the sealant is 8 hours with a one-millimeter layer thickness.

Bath sealant, which is better?

According to customer reviews, sealants with fungicidal inclusions are more suitable for the bathroom, which prevent mold and resist moisture and temperature changes well.

Protecting all docking surfaces in the bathroom gives us a guarantee against water leakage on the floor and inside the walls, and saves the neighbors from below from flooding.

Small seams in the bathroom, up to 0.5 cm wide, provided that the surfaces are firmly fixed and located around the perimeter, it is recommended to seal them with a fugue - tiled grout . You can pre-mix the grout with paint that matches the color of the cladding. A waterproof grout used for grouting tiles in pools is most suitable as a material for protecting all existing connecting surfaces in a bath. To prevent rust from spoiling the color of the fugue, the joint is additionally treated with a special shiny compound. When the bottom in the bathroom is tiled, the same grout must also be used to seal it.

Gaps in the bathroom are best suited for sealing them with moisture-resistant silicone-acrylic sealant. This sealant for an acrylic bath allows you to eliminate gaps up to one and a half centimeters wide.

The packaging for it can be a tube or a cartridge, the color is chosen according to your taste, you will need a special gun for the cartridge. Sealants for the gun are much better than those in the tube.

How to apply sealant to a bathtub?

To apply the sealant end-to-end on the bath, try to follow the following instructions:

We clean the bath from dirt and dampness, then dry it and the walls around it.
We degrease the joints that are to be sealed.
We stick masking tape to define the boundaries of the seam and make it even.
We cut off the tip of the cartridge or tube at a certain angle, on which the width of the seam will depend.
By squeezing the pistol grip or pressing on the tube, apply with uniform movements even seam at the junction of the bathroom with the walls.
To align the seam, dipping your finger into the soapy solution, run it along the docking joints.

In the event that the gap is large enough, up to 3 cm, it is sealed with ceramic skirting boards. There are three ways to do this:

Buy special ceramic borders and apply them like skirting boards;

If you still have the material that was used to cover the walls of the bathroom, then this will be the best option for ceramic friezes;

The most time-consuming way is to cut out from tiles required sample;

First, it is recommended, if the gap is very large, to seal the joint with polyurethane foam. Then you can do cement-sand mortar, laying tiles, trying to keep the angle at 45 degrees. It would be even better if you manage to lay out the junctions of the walls and floor in the bathroom in the same way.

A cheaper way to protect your bathroom

There are more cheap way protecting the bathroom - using plastic skirting boards or plastic corners with rubber edges, they must be planted on liquid nails glue. Elastic property plastic material allows you to differentiate the shifts of the base of the bath, which are possible when it moves. Pre-treat all joints with silicone, then close with corners. In the event that the corners move away, the waterproof sealant will block the further path of water.

You can use self-adhesive tape to protect the seam in the bathroom. Tape is issued different widths, but it must be glued following the recommendations, otherwise it will not last long. To avoid this, you must use liquid nails or silicone sealant.

If such work must be done in a bath with wooden floors, then you can use a special sealant for wood. It optimally performs compensation actions due to the high intrinsic expansion coefficient.

Removing sealant from the surface of the bath

Before working to protect the bathroom, sometimes you have to remove the old sealant or clean the bath from the new, but already dried silicone. To remove the sealant from the bath, you need to use a sharp scraper and a brush. Having picked up the slope of the scraper, with sharp and quick movements of the hand we cut off the old sealant, and with a brush we sweep away the removed pieces of silicone.

You can clean the sealant from the bath with white spirit, but there is a danger of damaging the product, and if it has been painted, the paint will also be removed along with the silicone.

Foam-840 is another substance used to remove sealant from a bathtub. With this composition, silicone is completely destroyed and does not damage the product. In the case when a film remains on the product, it is recommended to remove it with acetic acid.

How to prevent fungus and mold in the bathroom

The first step in detecting small damp spots is to treat them with hydrogen peroxide or table vinegar. When you find a fungus on the sealant in the bathroom, to get rid of this scourge, you need to:

Ventilate the room by opening the windows completely and it is desirable to have "hinged" plastic windows;

Do not close the bathroom, leave a gap in order to equalize the humidity and temperature;

Treat infected surfaces special means to the very concrete or brickwork;

When you see mold on the sealant in the bathroom, you can use folk remedies:

Treat the place with creosote or a solution of ten liters of water with one kilogram blue vitriol, or 1.5 kg of sodium fluoride, also with a solution consisting of half a kilogram of copper sulfate and two liters of acetic acid per ten liters of water.

Sealing water pipes in the bathroom

When sealing the bath itself, one should not forget about the work to eliminate leaks in the water supply and sewage pipes that are located in this room. In this case, special silicone sealants are used for sewer pipes two types - acidic and neutral. The latter are suitable for all surfaces and aquatic environments, the former are not suitable for interaction with acids. Silicone sealant is used not only for sealing plastic pipes, but also proved to be excellent sewer pipes made of cast iron.

The bathrooms are used sanitary sealants, which have high adhesive properties and are used in the protection of joints in the gaps of plumbing and walls.

The same type includes plumbing pipe sealant, which serves to protect joints. individual elements pipelines. They are designed to maintain high seal protection at both low and low high pressure, and also provide good sealing at high temperature regime in pipe connections.

Mold in the bathroom

No one quality repair The bathroom cannot do without modern sealant.

Anti-mold bathroom sealant is a viscous substance that contains a material that can block the path of water into the seams and joints, thereby preventing the accumulation of dampness.

Sealing a bathtub with a wall

Before choosing a sealant in the bathroom against mold, you need to understand the varieties and purpose.

For use in the bathroom, sealants based on:

silicone;
acrylic;

Acrylic Bathroom Sealant

acrylic silicone;
polyurethane.

Silicone based sealants

Silicone sealant for bathroom tiles.

Bathroom Silicone Sealant

They close up the seams between the tiles, since silicone is an excellent water-repellent material. Good components of this material do not lose their properties during sudden temperature changes. Silicone sealant is divided into 2 types:

acid;
neutral.

Unlike the neutral type, acidic (acetic) has a pronounced pungent odor. Acidic is suitable for use on non-oxidizing surfaces.

As for the neutral sealant, it does not have an acidic smell and is completely calm in contact with any metals. IN acrylic bathtubs usually use this type.

Unlike silicone, acrylic sealant does not have a pungent odor. In its composition, this sealant contains components that prevent the development of pathogens.

It should be remembered that acrylic sealant does not have a pungent odor.

But the material does not have plastic properties and is capable of cracking when it hardens. These properties do not allow its use in places where the surface may be subjected to any impact. Quite often, it is used in floor work, as it quickly hardens and has good strength properties.

Sealants based on acrylic-silicone

Acrylic-silicone sealant protects well enough from moisture, is resistant to temperature extremes, and retains elasticity during curing. It is white in color, which allows it to be used when processing tile joints, as well as where the bathtub joins the wall.

Acrylic inclusions, which are source material sealant, glue well enough, so it is used as an adhesive-sealant.

Sealants based on polyurethane

This sealant is similar in quality to the silicone composition, but it can be used for various decorative elements, it has good adhesion to any building materials.

Sealant based on polyurethane for the bathroom

Due to its transparent color, it is used for sealing tile joints.

The right way to choose a sealant

A specialized store will help you choose a high-quality sealant for processing seams and joints between the bathroom and the adjacent surface. Focus on the recommendations that a specialist in this field will give you. Do not try to choose the composition yourself.

Please note that:

the sealant must be waterproof;

Application waterproof sealant

the sealant must include antifungal agents and antiseptic inclusions that will effectively prevent the occurrence of mold and mildew;
the color scheme of the sealant also needs to be considered.

The brand of sealant also matters, because in addition to materials intended for domestic use, there are also professional compositions.

bathroom sealant colors

To seal plastic plumbing, it is necessary to take compounds that include substances for working with acrylic and PVC.

What security measures are in place?

When using these chemicals, you need to take safety measures in the form of: rubber gloves so that the substance does not get on your hands, a respirator and good ventilation in the bathroom.

Latex gloves to work with sealant

Masking tape should be used to protect tiles and other surfaces from substances.

What preparatory work needs to be done

Usually, the joints are sealed after they make repairs in the bathroom. Then the surface must be cleaned and degreased. However, it is more difficult to seal a second time, since it is more difficult to remove the sealant from the surface than it is to apply it.

Rubber spatula for removing sealant from the surface

Here are a few methods to properly remove sealant from a surface:

if the product is applied immediately after the repair has been made, then there will be no particular problems with its removal: a rubber spatula does an excellent job of this task;
if the composition is frozen, then you will have to carefully remove the upper layer of material from the coating with a clerical knife;
it is even more difficult to clean or fix old seams that were applied a long time ago. However, a variety of chemical washes in aerosol packaging or pasty formulations are used;

Removal silicone sealant blade

chemicals are applied to the residual seams and removed after a certain time together with the sealant with a napkin. The procedure requires a second action if the desired effect could not be achieved. Do not apply immediately chemical agent to the surface - it is necessary to check it before starting work on small area. Some substances can damage finishing materials.

How the sealant is applied

To get started, you need to follow the steps below:

Apply the product on a previously cleaned and dry surface. Too deep a seam is dried with a hairdryer. An additionally treated surface will give good adhesion to the sealant;

Proper sealant application

Sealants should be preferred based on the type of cracks to be repaired. Wide cracks are sealed with acrylic, and narrow cracks with silicone. It is worth paying attention to the size of the tubes. If you do small work, it is better to purchase several small containers - working with them will be done much faster and more conveniently. To correctly install the tube on the gun, you need to cut the end of the package at an angle of 45 degrees. Then we fix the cap, which is included in the kit along with the drug. Only after these actions can the tube be installed in the mounting gun;
Masking tape is also removed from the surface and preferably before the sealant has time to harden. Otherwise, the existing layer may be damaged. There are times when the composition gets on the wall of the bathroom or tiles. You can remove it by rubbing it with a rag soaked in solvent or gasoline. To do this, we moisten a cloth and gently rub the dirt.

Silicone and acrylic sealants dry for about a day, polyurethane - from 8 to 10 hours.

Today, a special sealant for the bathroom has received quite widespread use - it is designed for sealing seams. With it, you can also install tiles and plumbing. The main thing is to choose the right sealant.

Types of sealants - what are they?

A bathroom sealant is a mixture of polymer materials with various additives. Sealants are divided into several types.

Silicone sealants are the most popular for bathroom work. Their distinctive features– long service life and good adhesion with other materials. The basis is silicone, which has water-repellent properties, can be safely used in the temperature range from -50 to +200 °. Today, several types of silicone sealant can be purchased on store shelves: neutral and acidic (acetic). The first type of silicone sealant for the bathroom is an order of magnitude more expensive, but does not harm metal products. The second type has a low price, but the material contributes to the oxidation of metals.

Acrylic sealants are inexpensive and very easy to use. However, the acrylic sealant coating does not have a high level of elasticity, and therefore it can only be used for those places that are not subject to use. The composition of the material does not contain organic solvents, and therefore it does not smell. When working in the bathroom, it is advisable to buy a moisture-resistant type of sealant.

Silicone-acrylic sealant allows you to make joints elastic and durable, and therefore it can be used without problems for work in the bathroom. With polyurethane sealant, you can create a very durable coating. This type of sealant is characterized by excellent adhesion to other materials.

There are other types (bituminous, thiokol), however, such sealants are not at all suitable for working in a room with high humidity.

So that the sealing of the bath takes place on the high level, it is necessary to choose the right means for sealing the seams in the room. High-quality bathroom sealant must be waterproof - this is the most important requirement. for bathroom best material a special sanitary composition is considered - this is a sealant, which includes additives against the formation of fungus and the appearance of bacteria.

It is worth saying a few words about the brand of the material. There are professional compositions, and there are household products that cost an order of magnitude cheaper, but are suitable for working in the bathroom. When processing seams, you can choose "Sanitary Titanium", but if you have to work on sealing plastic plumbing, it is best to choose compounds suitable for PVC and acrylic. It is difficult to say what material is considered the best sealant for the bathroom - it all depends on your goals and your financial capabilities.

The best sealant companies

The most famous company for the production of such materials is the company Ceresit providing its customers with the widest range of products. Such sealants are intended for sealing joints between walls and a bathroom, they can also be used as a special adhesive for ceiling tiles.

The advantages of this company's products include:

excellent adhesion;
safety of use;
plasticity and lack of fear of water.

Sealants are popular CIKI FIX(Turkish production). This product has excellent quality characteristics at the lowest cost. Other advantages of this material include good adhesive properties - with this sealant you can even glue something in the bathroom.

How to seal joints using sealant?

Whatever sealant you use, sealing the joints in the bathroom is almost the same. And here it is necessary to remember a few important points. In work, you need to be as careful as possible - improperly applied sealant can ruin appearance products and the room as a whole.

How to seal joints in the bathroom with sealant - step by step diagram

Step 1: Surface preparation

Wipe the seam dry to seal. If the seam lies too deep, then it can be dried with a regular hair dryer. Many experts advise additional surface treatment for better adhesion to the sealant. But you need to remember that after such processing the surface must dry.

Step 4: Remove excess material

To remove the excess, you will need a wet cloth - wrap it around your finger and run it along the seam, removing the remaining silicone. You also need to remove the construction tape, and this must be done before the sealant hardens. Remove the adhesive tape as carefully as possible so as not to damage the layer of applied silicone. If this nevertheless happened, do not be discouraged - correct the damaged place with a damp cloth. If drops of material do get on the walls, they can be easily eliminated with gasoline or paint thinner. Simply soak a piece of rag in the solution and wipe off the dirt. Well, that's it, the sealing of the bath is finished!

Now you just need to wait for the silicone to dry completely, this is about 8-10 hours, after which you can forget about the penetration of water into the seams.

When applying a sealant, you need to take measures to protect the body from exposure to the material, because in any case it is a chemical agent. Therefore, in the process of sealing the seams, be sure to ventilate the bathroom and work with gloves, because it will be very difficult with your hands . Now you know that you can use a bathroom sealant to seal the seams - which one is better is up to you. The main thing is to strictly observe the application technology.