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How long does silicone sealant take to dry?

Asked by downtide (23815points) May 15th, 2010

I am replacing the silicone sealant between my bath and the wall. The instructions do not say how long it takes to dry, nor how long I will have to wait before I can use the shower. If I apply the sealant in the evening and leave it overnight, will it be safe to shower in the morning?

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It doesn’t really dry, it cures, and it continues to cure for weeks. It is generally usable after 24 hours, but gets better as time goes on.

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24 hours and it should be water tight.

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downtide's avatar

excellent, thank you both.

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OreetCocker's avatar

Don’t forget to do it whilst your bath is filled with water :-)

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