TransWikia.com

Caulking bathroom floor

Home Improvement Asked on August 24, 2021

I have this part of caulk missing near the corner of my bathroom floor. Should I just patch this section with new caulk or would I need to scrape the old caulk and reapply caulk along the entire edge?

And by the way, what is the proper lingo for this "edge." Is it called a "joint"? Thanks!

enter image description here

One Answer

It all needs to be scraped out, the surface needs to be scrubbed clean and then rinsed and left to dry completely.

Then (and only then) should new caulk be applied.

As for learning, internet videos have many examples of how to do it properly but there is some skill gained by experience. Each application method (squeeze tube vs. caulking gun) also involves slightly different skill-set and both have advantages and disadvantages.

I recommend that you use silicone (for durability, adhesion, and water-resistance); that you use a squeeze tube applicator (easier control for novice); and that you have mineral spirits handy in a small bucket along with several sacrificial rags. Use a finger dipped in mineral spirits to carefully smooth the caulk after application, and use the rags to clean any "oops" and to clean up any smeared caulk that got anywhere you didn't want it to be.

Even if it's not perfect in the end, it will look better and be more water-protective than the old crap that is there now... and you will learn a bit and your next caulk job will be easier.

Correct answer by Jimmy Fix-it on August 24, 2021

Add your own answers!

Ask a Question

Get help from others!

© 2024 TransWikia.com. All rights reserved. Sites we Love: PCI Database, UKBizDB, Menu Kuliner, Sharing RPP