Anything having to do with water in your home, like a faucet, toilet, or sink, should be checked regularly to see if it needs repairs, or worse, has leaks. Your tub or shower caulk is no exception.<\/p>\n
The caulk around your tub or shower gets exposed to a lot of wear and tear. Your bathtub or shower caulk needs regular TLC. You should inspect it regularly and ensure that it\u2019s not old, worn, or broken. Obvious signs that it\u2019s time for a replacement include browning around the edges of the caulk, discolored caulk, or dry and cracked caulk. If you see these, it\u2019s time to replace your caulk.<\/p>\n
Here are three things you need to know about replacing your old tile or shower caulk:<\/p>\n
By all the caulk, we mean every bit of it. Leaving some of the caulk behind won\u2019t allow the new seal to last as long, especially if the old caulk id dry or has mold or water damage. If you\u2019re DIYing this project, we recommend using a painter\u2019s scraper or a razor to get the caulk off, and then wiping down any remaining residue with a cloth or non-abrasive scrubber. \u00a0Cover your tub or shower with a plastic sheet or cover to protect it from scraping or other damage.<\/p>\n
There a couple of caulks you can use: acrylic or silicone. No matter what material you go with, look for a label designating the caulk as \u201ckitchen and bathroom.\u201d That way, you know it\u2019s water resistant and will stand up to splashing or excess water dripping out of your tub or shower.<\/p>\n
To replace the caulk, if you\u2019re new to replacing it, use blue painter\u2019s tape to cover the areas you don\u2019t want to get caulk on. Then, apply the caulk with a caulk gun, using steady pressure throughout. Then, wipe the excess caulk down with a rag or a paper tower and voila! Done!<\/p>\n
This is critical, especially if it\u2019s been a while since you replaced the caulk around your tub or shower, or checked your tub or shower for leaks and other damage. While you\u2019re replacing your caulk, make sure your tub or shower isn\u2019t damaged.<\/p>\n
If your tub or shower needs big repairs, or if it\u2019s time for a change, contact us today<\/a> about a replacement. Meanwhile, check out our walk-in bathtubs or tub-to-shower conversions<\/a> and see what a difference they could make!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have you looked at your old tub or shower caulk lately? Maybe it’s time for a replacement. While you’re at it, check to see if you need an upgrade. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24,20],"tags":[73,71,72,70,25,69,21],"class_list":["post-553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tub-to-shower-conversion","category-walk-in-bath-tub","tag-bathrooms","tag-diy","tag-replacing-caulk","tag-showers","tag-tub-to-shower-conversion","tag-tubs","tag-walk-in-bath-tub"],"yoast_head":"\n