{"product_id":"kelmore-silicone-finish-310ml","title":"Kelmore Silicone Finish 310ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKelmore Silicone Finish is a low modulus, neutral cure silicone sealant with built-in mould resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailable in a wide range of popular colours to match the Grout Flex15 colour palette, Silicone Finish is suitable for wall and floor tiling installations where highly flexible, waterproof joints are required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for use with natural stone tiles, the neutral cure, low-odour formulation helps prevent migratory staining.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith excellent adhesion properties, it bonds strongly to porcelain, ceramic, glass, and natural stone tiles, as well as sanitary ware, PVC, stainless steel, and copper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilicone Finish is resistant to UV exposure and temperature extremes, making it suitable for both internal and external use in domestic and commercial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll surfaces and joints must be dry, clean, and free from contaminants such as dust, dirt, oil, or grease that could affect adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut the nozzle to the required width at a 45° angle. Carefully cut the tip from the tube without damaging the thread, then attach the nozzle. Insert into a standard sealant gun and apply the silicone evenly to the desired area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithin 5 minutes of application, tool the silicone bead to ensure good contact and a smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor a cleaner edge and to protect surrounding surfaces, masking tape can be applied adjacent to the joint. Remove the tape immediately after smoothing the silicone and before skinning occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen forming movement joints within tiling installations, silicone joints should have a minimum depth of 5mm or the thickness of the tile (whichever is smaller). For joints wider than 10mm, the depth should be approximately half the joint width.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor deep joints, use a suitable backing material before applying the silicone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuring times will vary depending on joint size, ambient temperature, and humidity levels. Silicone Finish typically forms a skin after approximately 10 minutes and cures at a rate of around 3mm within the first 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage will vary depending on the width and depth of the joint. As a guide, one 310ml tube will cover approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 linear metres at a 5mm × 5mm joint size\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3 linear metres at a 10mm × 10mm joint size\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilicone Finish should be used in conjunction with installations carried out in accordance with BS 5385 Parts 1–5: British Standard Code of Practice for Wall and Floor Tiling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelmore","offers":[{"title":"Alpine White","offer_id":57848803623299,"sku":"KSIL-ALPINEWHITE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Antique White","offer_id":57848803656067,"sku":"KSIL-ANTIQUEWHITE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Jasmine","offer_id":57848803688835,"sku":"KSIL-JASMINE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Oat","offer_id":57848803721603,"sku":"KSIL-OAT","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pebble","offer_id":57848803754371,"sku":"KSIL-PEBBLE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Stone","offer_id":57848803787139,"sku":"KSIL-STONE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Greige","offer_id":57848803819907,"sku":"KSIL-GREIGE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Caramel","offer_id":57848803852675,"sku":"KSIL-CARAMEL","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mocha","offer_id":57848803885443,"sku":"KSIL-MOCHA","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Limestone","offer_id":57848803918211,"sku":"KSIL-LIMESTONE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light Grey","offer_id":57848803950979,"sku":"KSIL-LIGHTGREY","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver Grey","offer_id":57848803983747,"sku":"KSIL-SILVERGREY","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Natural Grey","offer_id":57848804016515,"sku":"KSIL-NATURALGREY","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Slate Grey","offer_id":57848804049283,"sku":"KSIL-SLATEGREY","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Grey","offer_id":57848804082051,"sku":"KSIL-DARKGREY","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Charcoal","offer_id":57848804114819,"sku":"KSIL-CHARCOAL","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":57848804147587,"sku":"KSIL-BLACK","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Translucent","offer_id":57848804180355,"sku":"KSIL-TRANS","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/6628\/5699\/files\/Kelmore-Silicone-Finish-002__46509.1725538040.1280.1280__84170.1725610330.1280.1280.jpg?v=1776785307","url":"https:\/\/www.tilefixstore.co.uk\/products\/kelmore-silicone-finish-310ml","provider":"TileFix Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}