Getting old silicone out is the part of any reseal that nobody looks forward to. It’s fiddly, it takes longer than you think, and if you rush it you can scratch an acrylic bath or chip a tile edge. But it’s also the part that decides whether your new bead lasts years or starts peeling…
If you’ve been handed a programme with “mastic pointing” on it and wondered exactly what’s included, you’re not alone. It’s one of those trade phrases that gets used loosely on site, and that’s often where gaps, delays and snagging lists start. We’re Pioneer Sealants Ltd, Bedford-based specialist sealant applicators with over 20 years in construction…
The silicone round a bath has one of the hardest jobs in the house. It gets soaked every day, it’s scrubbed with cleaning products, and every time someone gets in, the bath drops slightly and pulls on the joint. So it’s no surprise that bath sealant is often the first bit of a bathroom to…
Every run of brickwork on a new build has movement joints in it, and every one of them ends up with a bead of sealant on the face. It’s a small job compared with the rest of the build, but it’s one of the first things a buyer, a warranty inspector or a site manager…
Getting ready for professional work Quick answer: Before your mastic man arrives, clear the area completely, keep it dry for several hours beforehand, and make sure there’s clean, unobstructed access to the surface being sealed. For commercial and industrial sites, add site access arrangements, any inductions or permits, coordination with other trades, and confirmation that…
Quick answer: Your sealant needs professional replacement if it’s cracking, crumbling, discoloured with mould, lifting away from the surface, feels hard and brittle, or is more than 5–10 years old. These signs mean water is likely getting behind the seal, and a DIY top-up won’t fix it – the old sealant needs to be fully…
By Pioneer Sealants Ltd – Mastic Man & Specialist Sealant Contractors | Bedford, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire Movement joint failing? Send a photo for a quick quote.Call 01234 607 252Send a photo on WhatsApp If you’re a developer, main contractor, architect, or facilities manager, movement joints and expansion joints are part of every project you work…
By Pioneer Sealants Ltd – Mastic Man & Specialist Sealant Contractors If you are trying to budget for sealant work, whether it is one bathroom or a whole building, the question we hear most is a simple one: how much does a mastic man charge? It is a fair question, and it deserves a straight…
Published by Pioneer Sealants Ltd – Specialist Sealant Contractors | Mastic Man Specialist | Bedfordshire Black mould on shower silicone is one of the most searched bathroom problems in the UK. If you’ve noticed dark patches creeping along the mastic bead around your bath or shower, you’re dealing with something that won’t clean away permanently…
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