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How to paint silicone?

sue1821
Just Starting Out

How to paint silicone?

Hi, I recently had my shower re-tiled. The tiler advised that he was going to use paintable silicone around the edges, however when I try to paint it it ends up like below. Could you please advise how to obtain a better finish? Thanks for your help

 

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to paint silicone?

Hello @sue1821 

 

Thanks for sharing your question about painting your silicone edging. I suggest using a clean rag and some methylated spirits to wipe off the paint that you used on top of the silicone surface. Let the surface dry off very well, I then suggest painting the silicone surface with Dulux 1L PRECISION White Maximum Strength Adhesion Primer. I recommend a minimum of two coats before you paint it with your topcoat.

 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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