This has to be the worst DIY job to date.
In fact, this has to be the
worse job ever.
I decided to silicone round my bathroom kitchen sink so
that I could get some practise in as I have a huge walk in shower/drying area
that all needs re-doing.
There was no silicone at all on the sink, so I
thought that it would be easy peasy as no prep required. I just had to maintain
a steady hand and squeeze slowly.
This was fine, a nice even bead of
silicone.
Then I wet my finger and started to smooth it over. I did the
line at the back of the sink.
Then I tried to wipe the silicone off my
finger so that I could smooth the sides.
Instead my finger stuck to the
paper towels.
So then I tried to wash it off, and my hands went as if
they had been oiled up.
Then I scrapped the silicone and the skin off the
end of my finger tip, and as I tried to smooth the remaining silicone all hell
broke loose.
I then put my hands to my head in frustration, and got
silicone in my hair.
I then rested up against the sink and got silicone
round the sink edge.
I decided to remove the silicone and start
again.
Now I have silicone round the sink, all over a Stanley knife, all
round the edge of the sink and everywhere that I put my hands for about 2 hours
afterwards.
Then I attempted a second attempt but I have more
issues.
So, covered in silicone I walked away and distracted myself for 2
hours.
Third time lucky, as I finally did the smoothing in one big long
action, wore gloves, smothered myself in white spirits and everything that I
came into contact with.
I am so joyous that I have loads more to
do.
If anyone has any tips, then please feel free to offer them.
