used to be GE, but I tried this from IHL, so far super good and cheap
The Best Caulk for Showers and Tubs Tested in 2022 (source: bobnila.com)
great tool, but the dude is wasting so much productstevo88 wrote: ↑ Agreed brand doesn't matter much but don't cheap out. 100% silicone with mold resistance. I recommend a shaping tool like this: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dap-pr ... 1001523835. Leads to a sturdy bead that will hold up better than using a finger to shape.
Charlie DIY on youtube has a great video with testing on different techniques for caulking.
There is. On GE tubes, it's stamped at the bottom of the tube. I would use it up to a year or so past the BB date. I've used and been happy with the GE "Advanced" silicone. https://www.homehardware.ca/en/299ml-wh ... /p/2034453 Does anyone know where to purchase the Cramer Fugi sets in Canada?
jm1 wrote: ↑ Brand doesn't matter that much as long as you get 100% silicone plus mold-resistant features. All brands have caulking that meet those requirements.
An important thing with caulking a tub that people often overlook is that there may be very minor movement in the tub when you put your weight and/or weight of water in it. That minor movement might cause caulking failures. If you caulk the tub while it's empty, then when you place weight in it after its cured, it'll stretch the caulking. Might only be a fraction of a milimetre, but depending on the quality (and quantity) of caulking, that daily stretching might take its toll on the caulking.
You should fill the tub at least half way with water, then caulk, and leave the water there while it fully cures. That way, the caulking won't be stretched when there's weight in the tub. It might compress very, very slightly when there's no weight, but compression would be better than stretching.
The problem with going past the BB date is it may not cure properly. If past this date always dispense some and wait to make sure it cures before using for real.smacd wrote: ↑ There is. On GE tubes, it's stamped at the bottom of the tube. I would use it up to a year or so past the BB date. I've used and been happy with the GE "Advanced" silicone. https://www.homehardware.ca/en/299ml-wh ... /p/2034453 Does anyone know where to purchase the Cramer Fugi sets in Canada?
Possum77 wrote: ↑ used to be GE, but I tried this from IHL, so far super good and cheap
https://www.ihlcanada.com/selsil-sealants-and-silicone/
I could not find these anywhere nearby.
Interesting, thanks
Good point, i had forgotten about this.jm1 wrote: ↑You should fill the tub at least half way with water, then caulk, and leave the water there while it fully cures. That way, the caulking won't be stretched when there's weight in the tub. It might compress very, very slightly when there's no weight, but compression would be better than stretching.
Watching this now.stevo88 wrote: ↑Agreed brand doesn't matter much but don't cheap out. 100% silicone with mold resistance. I recommend a shaping tool like this: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dap-pr ... 1001523835. Leads to a sturdy bead that will hold up better than using a finger to shape.
Charlie DIY on youtube has a great video with testing on different techniques for caulking.
