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Layering clear caulk over colored caulk to create "fake" grouting
I buy a caulking that is close to the color of the original grout. I apply it, smooth it to a groove as close as I can to the original seams. Usually I tape both sides so the edges are perfectly ...
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Silicone caulk turned yellow within 24 hours
I can think of two reasons:
You used an expired product, so check the expiration date.
You bought colored sealant
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Which caulk to use on brick facade around electrical outlet
Clear silicone is an option. It will last a long time. It's going to be visible but as long as you don't get it all over the place it will look good.
Keep in mind the existing cover type is not ...
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My frameless glass shower seems to be attached with only silicone. Is this safe?
Yes, it's safe. Frameless glass showers have been around for decades. I have one that was professionally installed and I had a conversation with the installer about this. The silicone they use is ...
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Worried about fumes from caulk
Per the MSDS you linked, while there are small amounts of other things, the primary odor is claimed to be acetic acid (i.e. vinegar) which is pretty common for household silicone caulking formulations ...
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Should the corners of a sliding patio door frame be caulked?
That should be caulked.
Some clear silicone should do the trick.
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My frameless glass shower seems to be attached with only silicone. Is this safe?
This does indeed look like it's only caulked in. One of your pictures suggests a groove on the pan, but another angle doesn't suggest that at all.
I can't really comment on the safety aspect. It doesn'...
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There is a piece of wood caulked to the top of my bathtub. What is going on and what can I do to fix it?
If somebody thought that was an improvement over the underlying joint, then I wince at the thought of what's underneath it. It looks like he used ALEX caulk instead of a class 25 caulk like 100% ...
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How to create a nicer transition from our wood and tile
I think here I would be tempted to use an oscillating saw to trim the ends of the boards, creating a small gap into which a T-molding can be inserted.
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wood pieces behind peel and stick caulking on bathtub
The wood pieces are shims. They were used to hold the wall panels in place while the mastic cured. (It looks like you have panels rather than actual tile)
You can try to pull the shims out, then ...
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What adhesive can I use to temporarily attach a tarp for flood control?
You will need new names for things.
Kitchen is now "Galley"
Bathroom is now "Head"
Bottom of house is now "HULL"
Because now, your house is a BOAT
If your house's hull (...
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What adhesive can I use to temporarily attach a tarp for flood control?
Plumber putty
It is used to prevent water leaks
It can be molded by hand into a shape
It is sticky but it is not a glue so it can be relatively easy removed
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Process for repairing flaking paint on fascia boards?
This looks like a water based paint was applied over an oil based paint with the way it's peeling off. You might have to sand off two layers of paint to get to the wood. I'd use an 80 grit to remove ...
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How to remove plaster or really old hard caulk (can't tell) from bathtub?
Likely that this is grout (as keshlam said).
Try using a grout saw:
image courtesy of lowes.com. No endorsement intended or implied
Even if it isn't actually grout, the grout saw should cut through it ...
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What's the best caulk for the interface between shower wall and painted/sheetrock wall?
You probably want an acrylic/latex caulk for where the tile meets the painted wall. You can also use a blend of acrylic/latex and silicone in that application, which has better waterproofing ...
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Caulk between the segments of this modular shower surround?
You never caulk them - never. They can’t leak as per the design. They float and expand and contact, as they are thin.
You mentioned a one piece, and they are a molded fiberglass rigid design they don’...
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