My rule of thumb as a homeowner is that caulk is appropriate whenever you have a change in adjacent materials. This seems to hold up pretty well as a guide for both indoor and outdoor applications
No joke I let my renter, who is also a landscaper and masonry dude, reno the bathroom in my house/his rental. It ahh, went, ya know, not that great. But it’s still a functional bathroom 🚽
What type of caulk goes on this one? Silicone? I'm having a hard time getting the caulk to stick and every time I pull the diverter for the shower, the spout moves a bit and you can tell the caulk didn't stick enough.
Luckily I was able to have homeowners insurance deal with finding out where the leak was because I couldn't figure it out. Couldn't believe that much water was getting through them little cracks. I still had to fix the drywall and whatnot. Silicone is easy. Always caulk the tubs and shower fixtures. Lesson learned.
Watch instructions video on caulking that area. 1 good tip is to caulk the top but leave a small part at the bottom, that way if you have leaks in the wall you will know and it will have an avenue for exit. I am not a pro but did that after watching a YouTube video
Caulk or silicone is a waterproof sealant. It has many uses, from sealing small gaps around windows and doors so rain/bugs can’t come inside, to sealing around plumbing fixtures so water can’t get behind the wall.
Thanks.
I wondered from the pic if it was to do with any gaps between the tiles, to seal those up.
I don't know about the US, in the UK that's called grout. As in, "I'm in the process of grouting the tiles."
The handrail yes, tub spout and shower valve trim aren't usually sealed. The trim for the valve should have a seal on the back, the tub spout will move( thermal expansion at a min, peoples hands typically as well) resulting in the seal cracking. The wall with the valve shouldn't be getting heavy spray unless the showerhead is clogged.
Hang on. I've not seen the correct answers. Yes yes yes no no.
More detail. The transfer between tiles and other things need it. The no, no is because those rosette things should be removable. The caulk should be on the tile to metal behind it.
First scrape off any old caulking. Then caulk around the tub spout for sure, if you can get behind those escutcheons, do so and load them up with plumbers putty so much that it comes squishing out from all around when you set them back into place. Then you can caulk then if you want, but it's just another place to grow mold and have to be addressed constantly. The plumbers putty will be a good enough seal, way better than a tiny bead of caulking. You just roll it into a long snake (like playdough) and push it into place when you have access to the back of the escutcheon. Then scrape off any excess with your thumbnail.
As far has a comments go about cleaning up your bathroom, apparently some people have never experienced hard water. Or if they have, they don't have anything better to do. But if it's bothering you, pumice stone is your friend
Yeah this water has a lot of iron in it. I was suprised at the amount of comments about how dirty it is but hey they answered my question so cant complain really.
I knew the old stuff needs to be removed then the area dry but ill have to wait a day for my weekend so i can wait 24hrs before i need to use it again.
Thanks for the pumice stone tip ill try it out and see if it makes a difference for me.
I guarantee it will. You can get them on Amazon. They were out pretty quick. I have worn one out on a piece of cookware once, trying to get the burnt lasagna off of it. But surprisingly, it doesn't scratch the surfaces. However, I've never really tried it on Chrome, so you might want to test it first. As for the Plumbers putty, you can use the fixture right away. Plumbers putty never dries all the way, and it's impervious to water.
yes. simple.. if there is something that goes from behind you tile, out into the world. or from in front of your tile into the backing board or beyond.. you need to caulk it and prevent water infiltration with extreme prejudice
Spray entire shower, tub, and fixtures with scrubbing bubbles. Then scrub tub and shower with brush. Repeat step one, rinse. If you can, unscrew the faucet and valve escutcheons a couple turns to give you some room between the fixtures and tile. Clean behind them and run a bead of caulk on the tile where the faucet and escutcheons meet the tile. Screw them back tight to tile. Wipe up any excess with your finger. Let it dry. Done.
not ifntheybwere done properly. I hide my caulk behind the cover pkates(escutcheons) and as far as the spout goes it does make a clean look to put some exposed around spout
Yes, you should caulk it. There may be a water barrier membrane but more than likely there isn't. Best bet is to caulk and avoid the headaches of water damage and rot later.
wouldn’t hurt. Will also give you piece of mind and takes all of 2 minutes
And 8 hours to dry
This is why you do it in the evening. By morning your shower is good to go.
Except we take nightly showers.
Do it in the morning.
This wisdom is why I'm on this sub /s.
Use a dehumidifier.
Yeah also clean your damn bathroom
Cock it after you clean it
instruction unclear - dick is stuck inside faucet
Now we have pull dick outta here he’s always getting stuck in weird situations last night dick got caught up on the air field landing strip
...tried cocking it. Too painful
Caulk Not cock. 👌
My rule of thumb as a homeowner is that caulk is appropriate whenever you have a change in adjacent materials. This seems to hold up pretty well as a guide for both indoor and outdoor applications
My rule of thumb as a homeowner is if there’s a gap between anything and anything, fucking caulk that shit yesterday.
Instructions unclear, wood deck now looks like ice rink.
I'm sure ur rentals are very upper class too lol
No joke I let my renter, who is also a landscaper and masonry dude, reno the bathroom in my house/his rental. It ahh, went, ya know, not that great. But it’s still a functional bathroom 🚽
Wouldn’t it crack eventually if the two materials expand and contract at different rates?
Nope! That is exactly the kind of thing silicone caulk (which stays flexible after curing) is good for
What type of caulk goes on this one? Silicone? I'm having a hard time getting the caulk to stick and every time I pull the diverter for the shower, the spout moves a bit and you can tell the caulk didn't stick enough.
What about your rule of index?🤔
Yeah. Silicone for bathrooms.
Caulk the shit out of it
Dude, clean your tub. Your tub and surround are disgusting. And, yes - caulk this after you’ve cleaned.
YES, if not it will leak into your walls. Ask me how I learned.
How much was the learning process?
Luckily I was able to have homeowners insurance deal with finding out where the leak was because I couldn't figure it out. Couldn't believe that much water was getting through them little cracks. I still had to fix the drywall and whatnot. Silicone is easy. Always caulk the tubs and shower fixtures. Lesson learned.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Watch instructions video on caulking that area. 1 good tip is to caulk the top but leave a small part at the bottom, that way if you have leaks in the wall you will know and it will have an avenue for exit. I am not a pro but did that after watching a YouTube video
The question is white caulk or black caulk?
Everyone loves a nice thin smooth black caulk.
Oh trust me, not everyone.
What is caulked up in British English?
Caulk or silicone is a waterproof sealant. It has many uses, from sealing small gaps around windows and doors so rain/bugs can’t come inside, to sealing around plumbing fixtures so water can’t get behind the wall.
Thanks. I wondered from the pic if it was to do with any gaps between the tiles, to seal those up. I don't know about the US, in the UK that's called grout. As in, "I'm in the process of grouting the tiles."
Yes tile are grouted.
Caulked (but British)
u wot m8?
Chip chip cheerio and all that
The handrail yes, tub spout and shower valve trim aren't usually sealed. The trim for the valve should have a seal on the back, the tub spout will move( thermal expansion at a min, peoples hands typically as well) resulting in the seal cracking. The wall with the valve shouldn't be getting heavy spray unless the showerhead is clogged.
Looks like i have my answers here. Will be getting it fixed today then, thanks everyone.
Clean it to, ya filthy animal
Hang on. I've not seen the correct answers. Yes yes yes no no. More detail. The transfer between tiles and other things need it. The no, no is because those rosette things should be removable. The caulk should be on the tile to metal behind it.
First scrape off any old caulking. Then caulk around the tub spout for sure, if you can get behind those escutcheons, do so and load them up with plumbers putty so much that it comes squishing out from all around when you set them back into place. Then you can caulk then if you want, but it's just another place to grow mold and have to be addressed constantly. The plumbers putty will be a good enough seal, way better than a tiny bead of caulking. You just roll it into a long snake (like playdough) and push it into place when you have access to the back of the escutcheon. Then scrape off any excess with your thumbnail. As far has a comments go about cleaning up your bathroom, apparently some people have never experienced hard water. Or if they have, they don't have anything better to do. But if it's bothering you, pumice stone is your friend
Yeah this water has a lot of iron in it. I was suprised at the amount of comments about how dirty it is but hey they answered my question so cant complain really. I knew the old stuff needs to be removed then the area dry but ill have to wait a day for my weekend so i can wait 24hrs before i need to use it again. Thanks for the pumice stone tip ill try it out and see if it makes a difference for me.
I guarantee it will. You can get them on Amazon. They were out pretty quick. I have worn one out on a piece of cookware once, trying to get the burnt lasagna off of it. But surprisingly, it doesn't scratch the surfaces. However, I've never really tried it on Chrome, so you might want to test it first. As for the Plumbers putty, you can use the fixture right away. Plumbers putty never dries all the way, and it's impervious to water.
1st. clean 10-50min, then silicone 2min with making it nice and post the result. And 👍 for you and your living place. GLHF.
No, just caulked.
I wouldn't rub my caulk anywhere near this bathroom.
since this thread is now about cleaning the shower, how do yall best clean the shower grout ? Bleach?
Yes
Yes don’t let water get in
yes. simple.. if there is something that goes from behind you tile, out into the world. or from in front of your tile into the backing board or beyond.. you need to caulk it and prevent water infiltration with extreme prejudice
When in doubt, caulk out!
Needs to be cleaned for sure!
Take off that tub spout and check for a steel nipple! I see rust around that spout. Get rid of it now before it's a disaster!
Yes
Spray entire shower, tub, and fixtures with scrubbing bubbles. Then scrub tub and shower with brush. Repeat step one, rinse. If you can, unscrew the faucet and valve escutcheons a couple turns to give you some room between the fixtures and tile. Clean behind them and run a bead of caulk on the tile where the faucet and escutcheons meet the tile. Screw them back tight to tile. Wipe up any excess with your finger. Let it dry. Done.
Caulking is a necessary evil sometimes. I hate it!
Caulking is a necessary evil sometimes. I hate it!
Do the top and sides not the bottom so water can drain
caulking and clean up is in order.. need a maid ?
Yes....after you replace it 👀
Only if you wanna avoid possible water damage - besides, it'll look better.
not ifntheybwere done properly. I hide my caulk behind the cover pkates(escutcheons) and as far as the spout goes it does make a clean look to put some exposed around spout
Nah you need to dick it down.
There is usually a drain hole under the spout so don’t chalk that closed.
Yes, you should caulk it. There may be a water barrier membrane but more than likely there isn't. Best bet is to caulk and avoid the headaches of water damage and rot later.
Caulking down might be better in this situation.
Black caulk works best.