We have a 3 panel shower stall - front, side and back. And they are also sealed to the separate tub on the bottom. We removed all the old sealant yesterday. And I mean all of it!! We dug deep between the panels and pulled it all out. Now we are worried that we shouldn't have done that.
That now it will be hard to get the sealant back in between the panels. Was the original sealant applied as they were installing the three pieces? Rather than after they were up - as we are going to now attempt. Would the better way to have done this would be to only remove the surface of the old sealant and then just reapply over what is left deep in the gap?
Any tips on reapplying this sealant now the have removed it all. Would it be good to apply it in two steps. First step, cut the sealant opening very small and squirt a thin line into the gap, then let it cure. Then apply the top strip over that?
2006-12-04 05:44:39 · 4 answers · asked by markatger 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yeah, i think you are on the right track, although the sealant was applied while they were putting the panels together, the only thing to do is your 2 step method, don't wait for if to dry and make sure you get right in there and don't leave any airbubbles, good luck, God Bless
2006-12-04 05:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by chilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked the way you proceed to answer your own question, that way sounds good. Usually they use liquid nail in a tube that fits into a caulking gun. You might want to try construction adhesive. We installed our three pieces one at a time. It is a job that is going to take alot of labor time. Ours has served for a number of years as a DIY job and when it is time we will convert to shower stall for space and because no one takes baths as in bathtub sitting...
2006-12-04 05:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purchase a good tub and tile caulk DAP makes several good ones,get a good silicone latex one,i have applied it both ways you have described (i do construction). the best way is the 2 step method, make sure the first application is dry though, to smoothit out use warm water,your finger and a sponge (tile grout sponges work the best)
2006-12-04 05:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by vol_firemn_69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is a polyester water proof caulk, use the caulk gun to fill in the crack and then after dipping your finger in warm water you run it across the bead and smooth it out
2006-12-04 05:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by aomalley7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋