Caulking a Shower
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- 🌟Caulking🌟
Allot some time for this, and don't get discouraged 😊
I know.....easier said than done 😃
So many different tools and methods to choose from 😃
I recommend using the matching 100% silicone version of whatever grout you used
We used Ardex WA Epoxy, so we are going to apply Ardex 100% silicone caulk
It is recommended by the TCNA to caulk all movement joints
I highly recommend to at least do all vertical corners & in this case the ceiling
All call backs that I've ever received were from vertical grout joints cracking
A good caulking gun makes a difference
New Born Caulking gun - amzn.to/3PVcCsQ
Always start out small with cutting caulking tube, can always recut
I recommend cutting tip whatever the widest gap is (within reason of course...)
Any standing water will ruin the caulking joint....so be sure its dry
The first joint is the toughest.....and unfortunately I have not found a one-size-fits-all type of caulking tool
Here are my tool recommendations:
Anvil Caulking Tool - bit.ly/3NPsyKB
Fake Finger Tools - amzn.to/3NEUgK2
Caulking tool assortment - amzn.to/3rg3UuY
This is so helpful!
Spray joint with windex or other caulking spray
Don't worry if it doesn't work out....
You can remove caulking & clean with acetone
Let things dry before trying again 👍
Every project has its own set of challenges when it comes to caulking
The amount of grout joints in this one really made thing cumbersome...
Check out these sections of other courses with different tile scenarios:
6 x 6 tile tub surround - Tub/shower course - bit.ly/3DcF9lZ
12" x 24" tile & shower base - Converting tub to shower course - bit.ly/3JXLyFC
Caulking tile to ceiling - Ultimate Curbless Shower Course - bit.ly/44qMfiP
10" x 22" tiles & shower base - 3 Day tile shower course - bit.ly/44o0S6p
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🎬Chapters
0:00 Caulking a Shower
0:52 Ardex 100% Silicone
1:31 Areas to caulk in a shower
2:34 Dripless caulking gun
2:55 Cutting the tip of a caulking tube
3:44 Caulking Vertical Corner Joints
5:16 Caulking Tools
6:10 Spray down caulking joint with Windex
6:42 Fake Finger Caulking tools
7:17 Caulking Frustrations
9:09 Anvil Caulking tool
10:02 Instagram makes it look too easy
10:17 Caulking the ceiling of a shower
11:27 One hour later
12:00 Like & Subscribe 😊
* Bathroom Remodeling & construction is inherently dangerous. Please use proper safety equipment and care with the use of tools and materials. For full disclaimer please review: docs.google.com/document/d/1y...
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Steve, i have been watching your videos for years and have done two showers of my own and three for friends. You taught me everything. The best part about your videos is the honesty and not the editing of problems. Thanks, and keep them coming.
Most of the time we are our own worst critics. Looks great!
I also spray my spreading tool with glass cleaner to make cleaning it easier, and it allows it torun smoother over the joint.
Why don't you caulk the joint between the wall and the floor? Thanks
what really important thing for silicone or urethane - it shouldn't be deep inside gap. Stronger and more flexible joint will be if it glued by "two sides" and not "three". I mean silicon more flexible if it isn't thick and doesn't glued with whole surface. Hard hard tile to caulk...and i don't like round spatula :) because i have to re-caulk after some thorough cleaning.
Use painters tape on both sides of the joint
It will guarantee straight caulking lines no mess and will save a ton of time.
that leaves ugly paint tape lines on both sides of the joint tho
@@TheAxecutioner no it doesn’t
@@pdcro1247 What am I doing wrong then? I used scotch blue tape & made killer straight lines with the double blue tape method for years, You get a great looking caulk joint, then pull the tape off & there's clearly a tape line on both sides that honestly, doesn't look right. I haven't been able to get rid of that non natural looking part of the joint, so I've stopped using the double tape method. I just don't like the look of the outside where the tape was.
@@TheAxecutioner you must be using a very high glue strength tape and it also helps to remove it right away.
Still it requires some straight line of tiles for that to be effective I would think.
Okay. So there is some aspect of tiling that I’m way better than you at. Great looking shower.
The problem with using windex or any other water-based product on silicone joint is that first you spray, then you use spatula or other tool which actually slightly spreads out silicone to the sides where the liquid is. Consequently, you will have poor adhesion on both outer edges of the joint because the "spread-out" silicone will not stick to the sprayed areas.
What tile is this?
Isnt sanded caulk better for corners?
Silicone > sanded grout
Where is the shower head ?
Edit: never mind. I got it lol
Love your channel, but the “L” in caulk is silent my friend 😊. There’s no such thing as “CALLKING” 😂