Mikey P
Administrator
lets see photos of bad tub/wall joints that you've seen or fixed..
Less is more..I can understand the first pic but the second I cannot concieve why.
A wet towel will go a long way and why do some home owners believe a crap load of caulk will seal better.
Cameron, do you peel the tape right away or wait till cured?
I peel the tape as I go. I'll do sections at a time. Like the top of the bench, I'll put the silicone in, peel the tape and tear it off where I want, then I squish it down with my finger to get it as tight as I can before I peel the tape. Then I peel the tape and use Easy Oxy or Denatured Alcohol on my finger to lightly tool the edges.
When you peel the tape, it lifts the edges a little bit. Sometimes you can't even see it, but water can get under there. I spread the edges back down very slightly. If you get it nice and tight before you take the tape off, it makes it much easier, you won't have a bunch on your finger to clean off.
Using a color that matches the stone makes a HUGE difference. It makes it blend much better. You still have to do a good job, but if you use a color that stands out, it will have to be flawless.
I like to grout if possible, tubs are exception, unless there is obvious movement.
A well built walk in shower should never need any caulk
yea, I know.... lets talk real world...
I also know a standard build walk in shower is crap (not schulter (sp) system).
Bad design from get go that will always hold water below tile for multiple reasons
...I know caulk in those shower will fail, given time...black mold/mildew trapped behind the caulk, that will require removal
...I know standard grout is naturally mold/mildew resistant, and very hard to grow on.
I would rather have a hairline crack along the perimeter, that you would never notice, than black mold your always gonna fight.
I have many, many customers with not a lick of caulk, no mildew issues at all
Lets face it, american showers are were designed to leak, aka as weep holes.
Now this shulter system....awesome.....just had my shower done.... was taking a shower without any tiles installed. no hidden water, perfect drain system, NO CAULK.
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