Screwfix

I have been introduced to Screwfix.

I have ordered a silicone application kit.  It has been recommended by a bathroom fitter and will make my life a dream.

I am excited.

I think that Screwfix may become one of my favourite places.

I can see my DIY gadget box getting filled up very quickly.

Silicone Complete

I spent just over an hour tryimg to make good a bad job.

I had to settle for this as I can't bear to do it all again!!!

Now I have also realised that I may have to learn to regrout!!!!

The Application of Silcone.

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.

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The stripping so far!
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How angry is the sky tonight?

Testing photo crop

A solution!

Using share option

This is via gallery, then share yo here.

Image is set to lowest resolution.

Email test

This tests the photo as email attachment which forces the text to the bottom.

On a plus note, the thumbnail is smaller.

From my android marvel!

Photo right way up test!

Please work!

New Samsung Galaxy S2 Test!

I have swapped phones so lets see how this works out!