too deep to fill in with silicone
#1
03-05-11, 02:54 PM
too deep to fill in with silicone
Hi im trying to fill in these gaps using white silicone, but the issue here is that the gap is very deep. How will i use the apropriate amount of silicone to make this fill?
With my little knowledge i suppose that there should be someway so that the silicone when applied, finds an obsticle and stops from flowing deep in the gap, but i have no idea what this obsticle would be
With my little knowledge i suppose that there should be someway so that the silicone when applied, finds an obsticle and stops from flowing deep in the gap, but i have no idea what this obsticle would be
#3
03-05-11, 02:59 PM
Super Moderator
I'm not even sure what gap you mean? They make foam backer rod that can be pressed into a joint.
#4
03-05-11, 03:04 PM
Originally Posted by lawrosa
News paper, paper towel.
Mike NJ
Mike NJ
#5
03-05-11, 03:07 PM
Originally Posted by Gunguy45
I'm not even sure what gap you mean? They make foam backer rod that can be pressed into a joint.
2. what do you mean about "foam baker rod"?
#6
03-05-11, 03:13 PM
Super Moderator
Once the silicone is there then you should not have an issue. Silicone will shrink also. A backsplash is the way to go, but looks like you have a lid there.
If it were my bath I would not like a big gap period. It means it was not fitted correctly. A filler strip would be the correct way befor the cabinets were fitted.
Fillers
Mike NJ
If it were my bath I would not like a big gap period. It means it was not fitted correctly. A filler strip would be the correct way befor the cabinets were fitted.
Fillers
Mike NJ
#7
03-05-11, 03:19 PM
Originally Posted by lawrosa
Once the silicone is there then you should not have an issue. Silicone will shrink also. A backsplash is the way to go, but looks like you have a lid there.
2. what is a backsplash?
Originally Posted by lawrosa
but looks like you have a lid there.
Originally Posted by lawrosa
If it were my bath I would not like a big gap period. It means it was not fitted correctly. A filler strip would be the correct way befor the cabinets were fitted.
#8
03-05-11, 04:31 PM
Is the left picture sideways? We can tell if that is a lid or it is a door turned on its side. If that gap is above the cabinet, let us know so we can turn our computers sideways.
Silicone is not your friend in this instance. The gap is too wide. On the right picture what are the two holes in the countertop for? Will they be covered? A backsplash is a 3 1/2" or so high piece of the same materials the countertop is made of placed horizontally to cover irregularities in the countertop.
A filler strip is a piece of the same wood the cabinet is made from, cut to fit in the gap. Yours is narrow, so don't cut your finger.
Silicone is not your friend in this instance. The gap is too wide. On the right picture what are the two holes in the countertop for? Will they be covered? A backsplash is a 3 1/2" or so high piece of the same materials the countertop is made of placed horizontally to cover irregularities in the countertop.
A filler strip is a piece of the same wood the cabinet is made from, cut to fit in the gap. Yours is narrow, so don't cut your finger.
#9
03-05-11, 04:38 PM
Originally Posted by chandler
Is the left picture sideways? We can tell if that is a lid or it is a door turned on its side. If that gap is above the cabinet, let us know so we can turn our computers sideways.
Silicone is not your friend in this instance. The gap is too wide. On the right picture what are the two holes in the countertop for? Will they be covered? A backsplash is a 3 1/2" or so high piece of the same materials the countertop is made of placed horizontally to cover irregularities in the countertop.
A filler strip is a piece of the same wood the cabinet is made from, cut to fit in the gap. Yours is narrow, so don't cut your finger.
Silicone is not your friend in this instance. The gap is too wide. On the right picture what are the two holes in the countertop for? Will they be covered? A backsplash is a 3 1/2" or so high piece of the same materials the countertop is made of placed horizontally to cover irregularities in the countertop.
A filler strip is a piece of the same wood the cabinet is made from, cut to fit in the gap. Yours is narrow, so don't cut your finger.
- Those two holes are screws that are joining the side and top wood panel and yes they will be covered by iron putty and then the whole cabinet will be painted with white lache
- Perhaps i can make a rod out of silicone and place/squeeze it on the sides so they wiil block the silicone i will try to mount!
#10
03-05-11, 04:52 PM
Super Moderator
1. if it does shrink, how will i face this issue?
2. what is a backsplash?
Ex:
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0PDoS_ryn...397483/**http%
what lid are you refering to?
a filler strip???
http://forum.doityourself.com/design...ink-issue.html
Mike NJ
#12
03-05-11, 11:46 PM
Originally Posted by lawrosa
Its a section material that goes around the top of the vanity, or whatever. Hides gaps and prevents splashes from going directly on wall board.
Ex:
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0PDoS_ryn...397483/**http%
Ex:
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0PDoS_ryn...397483/**http%
#13
03-05-11, 11:49 PM
Originally Posted by chandler
Backer rod and a good paintable caulk. Silicone is not paintable.
#15
03-06-11, 05:27 AM
"there is a certain white silicone type that can be paintable"
You're probably thinking of 'siliconized acrylic latex caulking" which is paintable. All of the better latex caulkings will be of this type.
You're probably thinking of 'siliconized acrylic latex caulking" which is paintable. All of the better latex caulkings will be of this type.
#18
03-06-11, 10:49 AM
White isn't always "white". I know you are painting the surface, but you will need to carry that paint over onto the caulk to make a sharp line of demarkation between it and the wall or tile.
#19
03-06-11, 12:36 PM
yes you are right but in my case... wall tiles are ice white, silicone is white and cabinet is lache white, so now that i think of it maybe its not nice to have all those whites next to each other, maybe i shouldnt seal the gap, as soon as im ready with mounting the cabinet ill post in photos so youll know what i mean
thanx for the help everyone
thanx for the help everyone
