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Posted by Meat Plow on May 3, 2007, 12:45 am
On Thu, 03 May 2007 03:55:37 +0000, Larry and a Cat named Dub wrote:
> No brainier ! Dow corning Silicone bath and tub caulk. The key to a
> successful job is a super clean surface to start with.
> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Clean with acetone or rubbing alcohol. and single edge
> razor blade white scrub pad (super soft)using glass cleaner or soapy water
> as lubricant and Paper towels Use a caulking gun that releases the pressure
> as soon as you let off the trigger. You do not need a large bead spread way
> out everywhere
> This is not a standard caulk gun. After you run your bead smooth it out with
> your finger dipped in a yogurt cup solution of heavy soap solution of dish
> soap and water
> I suggest to practice on a scrap 90 degrees piece lumber to get thee feel
> for the bead and soap
> Do not try to caulk it all then smooth at once . Caulk one end vertical and
> smooth Do the other smooth ,do front of tub smooth ,end of tub and smooth
> side of tub. You get the picture
> Works like a charm
> FWIW I probably installed over 300 surrounds
> Hope this helps
It really does. I have a no drip caulk gun and really love it so I'll
give the surfaces a thorough cleaning in the morning and report back. I
understand that using just enough bead to seal is the best (less to grab
accidentally I suppose). Thanks again.
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