Einleitung
Caulking is used as adhesion to seal the surface to prevent damage and leaking. This guide focuses on fixing leaks in shower tiles using silicon-based caulking, which is water-resistant and it is used to fill any gaps or leaks.
Caulking tubes come in many forms to be used for a specific surface or specific damage. To perform the fix in the guide, look for a caulking tube that says 'silicon-based' or 'bathroom and kitchen use'.
Step 1 of this guide requires to remove the old caulking. The new caulk will not slick to the old caulk on the surface, so it is important to remove it before proceeding to do this fix.
The time for this fix may vary depending on the size of the surface and the time it takes for the caulk to completely dry. The caulking can take up to a full day to dry completely, so be prepared to not use the surface for a while before beginning the process!
Werkzeuge
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Using a damp cloth, wipe the surface to remove the scraped caulking.
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Using another cloth, wipe the surface with disinfectant.
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Place the caulking tube in the caulking gun.
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Place the back of the tube into the gun.
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Push the front of the tube inside.
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Twist the hook at the end of the caulking gun inwards to hold the caulking tube in place.
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Cut the tip of the caulking tube at an angle.
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Test the caulk on a paper towel before applying it on the surface.
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Place the tip of the caulking gun on the surface between two tiles and move it down at a steady pace.
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Go back to the top and apply the caulking on the next tile, until all of the space between the tiles has caulking.
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Using a damp finger, smoothen the caulking on the surface.
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Allow the caulking to dry for five minutes, before moving on to the next part.
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Now, apply the caulking in the horizontal direction.
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Repeat the process in Step 5 and 6.
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Allow the caulking to dry for 5 minutes before moving to the next part.
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Let the surface dry for 20 minutes.
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After the caulking has dried, remove the excess using a putty knife.
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Clean the surface and completely let it dry before using it. It may take up to a full day to dry completely, so be prepared to not use the surface for a while!
