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Choosing silicone sealant: sanitary, acrylic or all-purpose?

The wrong sealant cracks, discolours or fails in wet rooms. Three household choices cover most jobs.

Sanitary silicone

Showers, baths, sinks and kitchen edges. Prefer mould-resistant formulas and a colour that matches the joint.

Acrylic

Better for indoor corners, skirting and overpainting. Less suited to permanent water than sanitary silicone.

All-purpose

Handy for small jobs — check the pack allows wet rooms if you need that.

Tip: cut the nozzle at an angle, extrude in one smooth bead and tool off. Remove old sealant first.

Sealants and tools: Plumbing and Paint. Click & Collect at Sint-Jansplein (2060 Antwerp North).

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