E-Z Patch 22 Neutral Cure Silicone Rubber Pool Joint Sealant - 10 Ounce

Update 8/6/2013 - I had a bunch of tiles fall off this past July (a total of about 3 feet by 6 inches), so I ordered a new tube and the "E-Z Patch 21 Silicone Clean-up Kit" to see if it eased clean-up.A couple tips:1) Work outside the pool if you can, and try to let the tiles dry out. While this isn't strictly necessary, it makes the job go lots faster.2) The E-Z Patch 21 Silicone Clean-up Kit made cleanup a breeze. It's too much money for what it is, but it took my cleanup down to under 10 minutes for the jobIt dried quickly, and the job looked good enough that I couldn't tell which tiles had come off just 1 hour later. We were using the pool within an hour after I finished.---------------------Original review:To read the reviews of this product, you would think that this is a pool joint sealant. And yet if you go to the manufacturer's website, this is described as "Flexible Ceramic Tile Adhesive and Grout", and indeed the cartridge you get talks more about this as a Ceramic tile adhesive.I used this product as well as the Novagard Silicone Tile Adhesive 700-163 (also purchased at Amazon) to fix a fair amount of tiles that had popped loose because of a coping issue. I decided to try both, since I've seen both products referenced on the internet, and there was no definitive review of either.[Please see my review of the Novagard Silicone Tile Adhesive 700-163, as it is a fundamentally different product, although effective as well]To begin with, using this reminds me more of a true adhesive than a silicon caulk. In some ways it reminds me of the old oil-based caulks used to fill cracks in wood. This stuff is messy, it tends to get everywhere and it is difficult to completely remove from surfaces once it touches. However, this stickiness makes it ideal for attaching tiles. It doesn't dry so quickly that its difficult to do larger areas, nor is it so slow that tiles will not set quickly. I would describe it as just right.It works as grout beautifully, and has just the right amount of tackiness to keep it in the spaces for the tiles. However, it is difficult to wipe clean with a rag, even on glossy tile. Fortunately, it cleans up nicely with a rough cloth (they sell pads), and some soap. I used swimming pool tile soap (which is pretty harsh), and it removes it pretty well. Use lots of cloth and turn it frequently. When complete it does look great. We'll see how it holds up over time.I would use this product when I have a lot of tiles to replace. Although very messy, it cleans nicely, and if you work at it, you'll do a perfect job. On the other hand, if I was replacing just a few tiles, I'd go for the Novagard Silicone Tile Adhesive 700-163, since it lends it self more to just replacing a loose tile or two because its works more like a bathtub caulk.

This a very good patch for tile, one stop approach. It is helpful to have a rough surface sponge and some dishwasher soap to wipe off excess. Then it goes well.

So far it's been 3 month and the tile seems to be holding. I think it's better than dealing with two different product just to stick some tiles. I just wish it was a bit cheaper.

Although the tube was marked "USE BY 11/16" the silicone was extremely hard to work with, almost as if already hardened. Had to cut the tip several times for a bigger opening, which then made the bead too large to work with. In fact, I tried the patching in the pool and when that didnot work satisfactorily I used it in gluing some tiles to a small fountain which was dry. I would not recommend buying/using this product for thepurpose advertised, and not only because it is damned expensive.

Seems to be working well so far. It was a little bit hard to get it flowing. Perhaps I didn't cut off enough of the tip.

Lifesaver for my fountain that is tiles with grout, for years I had trouble with leaking so I removed the cement grout and replaced with this and no more leaks but it does tend to get little bubbles then it pops out but is pretty easy to remove small areas and regrout with it.

Received expired product

Horrible product. It seemed as if it was almost dry in the container. Extremely difficult to get out with applicator. Tried to return to company but received no response.