Caulk in your bathroom prevents leaks around fixtures such as faucets, pipes and tubs. A bathroom caulking project can become complicated if you're unsure about proceed. It's wise to learn about caulking first so you'll have fewer mishaps -- if any.
Considerations
When working on a bathroom project, it's important to use withstands high moisture, mold and mildew. Repair-Home suggests applying kitchen and bath is specifically formulated for sealing sinks, bathtubs, shower stalls and toilets. The caulk is available in various colors to match most color schemes.
Warning
When applying caulk to a bathtub, do not use self-adhesive caulking strips. The strips are supposed to provide a neater, cleaner working environment when compared to using a caulking tube. Online Tips reports, however, that caulking strips do a poor job of protecting against water seepage.
Prevention/Solution
In a bathroom, mildew stains are often impossible to get rid of because they develop between the caulk and the wall. The solution is to apply an adhesive and caulk remover to soften the caulk. Remove the caulk with a putty knife, clean away the mildew and then reapply caulking, using mold- and mildew-resistant caulk from a tube.
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