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How to Caulk a Bath Tub
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Tags: Caulk a Bath Tub, Caulk, Bathroom repair
Below is how to caulk a bath rub have fun!
| 1. | Examine the joint between the bathtub and the wall. Clean all old caulk, mildew and soap scum from the edge of bathtub. Be careful not to scratch surface of tub. Wipe with rubbing alcohol to clean and remove any moisture from each seam. |
| 2. | Use caulk approved for bathroom surfaces. There are choices in color and price. It seems more silicon costs more. Silicon caulk for kitchen and bath has a mildew preventer built in it. |
| 3. | Load caulk tube in caulk gun. Using a sharp knife, cut the application tip on score mark. Opening should not be so big that a bead cannot be formed. Opening should not be so small that caulk tube seems highly pressurized. Most tubes have a thin barrier inside the tube to prevent the caulk from curing. Pierce the barrier by inserting a wire, nail or pointed object inside tip. |
| 4. | Hold caulk gun over trash and depress trigger to move caulk forward filling the tip. Caulk should flow out, not squirt or drip. Release trigger lock to relieve the light pressure inside tube. |
| 5. | Point tip in position at seam. Tip should be slightly above surface, nearly touching. As you begin to press trigger, watch flow of caulk. With one steady motion, move caulk gun straight along seam, creating a uniform bead. Before flow stops, quickly release trigger and begin to press again as you continue to create a uniform bead the entire length of seam. Do not stop until you reach corner. |
| 6. | Repeat for each seam, usually three walls. |
| 7. | When you stop, remember to release the trigger lock to relieve pressure inside tube or caulk will continue to flow out. |
| 8. | Caulk must cure. |
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