Ceramic Hob Glass Adhesive Seal Strip This hob glass seal creates a bond between your hob and the kitchen's work surface

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Some manufacturers supply a coil of sticky backed foam sealant strip,similar to the kind you can get for draught proofing(windows and doors)but usually denser. At least on this hob there's very little coupling between the top cover and chassis/flange and plenty of air movement. Apart from problems getting out later (will be me doing it) would I be putting us in danger of any sort? Applied annually–or even every six months if the tile often gets wet–you can lock moisture out of grout, keeping it looking its best far longer.

5 Metre Sealing Foam Strip for Cooker Hobs or Kitchen Sinks

Before it is cut you need to measure the hob itself, or use the manufacturers fitting instructions and/or template to make sure you know the exact opening size to cut. Deane Biermeier, licensed carpenter and contractor, as well as member of The Spruce's Home Improvement Review Board, cautions, "Grout sealers are available in several 'easy application' forms, such as spray-and-walk-away. We put the hob in but I didn't seal the edge cos I thought there would be a seal on the top side of the worktop. She has extensive experience writing about all things related to the home, and also carrying out various DIY projects, including landscaping, painting, flooring, wallpapering, furniture makeovers, and simple repairs. The cut out is wedge shaped so, with a little help from some adhesive, it can simply be dropped back into the slot where it will stay.

If there are no instructions the usual size of the hole is 25mm less (all round) than the actual size of the hob. This product is only for sealing grout—it won’t help protect your tile or stone surfaces—but it’s easy to use and does protect white or colored grout from moisture and oil.

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We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Yes I agree, it's easy to lift but would a service engineer be willing to break the seal and cause possible damage, no matter how remote that it would happen. That usually means waiting at least 48 hours, more often 72 hours, before applying the grout sealer and finishing your project. Even if the silicone did offer some resistance, you would probably then remove the top cover to see what the problem was and run a knife around the flange. While some grout sealers are intended for grout only, other formulas can be used on ceramic or porcelain tile, cement, granite, marble, and other types of natural stone.However it is possible to get universal brackets that should be compatible with pretty much all different types of hobs. This genuine spare gasket from Gorenje can soon be applied to get your old hob working like new again. So there's a small wedge of silicone sealing the flange to the worktop but nothing that would prevent the hob being removed. Grout sealer is available in spray-on formulas, ready-to-apply tubes, or larger quart and gallon size containers that require brush, rag, or sponge application.