I was going to pick up a tube of this but I noticed that in the description iit said "Do not use in areas with constant water exposure". Wouldn't a shower have constant water exposure? Any help would be much appreciated.
Good point. I have the same issue. I have travertine shower and at the bottom where the wall meets the floor I get mold forming. I'm going to use this polyblend tube for the wall corners, but I will use 100% Silicone where the floor meets the walls around the bottom of the shower.
Quick question..... do you need to remove the old cracked grout (i.e. using grout saw)? Or can you just press the new silicone grout into the cracks? Thank you.
The floor corners of my shower was grouted instead of caulked. Where the gap is big enough, I managed to remove all the grout all the way back until I reached the thinset, but it was more time consuming. Thanks To ensure the best seal and prevent mold build-up inside, is it best to try and remove ALL the grout (if you can) before caulking? Or is it a waste of time, and I should aim to just remove 2/3 of the grout before caulking?
I talked to a master builder about this and he said you want to remove as much as you possibly can, then fill that space with a very thick, deep bead of silicone based caulk (the sanded stuff would probably work too).
What do you about any water intrusion that has occurred from the cracked grout? Does that have to be remediated first before you repair with the sanded caulk? If so, what’s the best way to do that water remediation?
@A Precise Home Inspection Thanks! Question: Can I use the sanded caulk you recommend between the floor and walls? I have a gap that is open about a 1/4" or so in that area and want to perhaps fill it with that sanded caulk first before maybe using an overlay of 100% silicone bone color match. Thank you.
What would be the best approach if your contractor already used grout in the corners and around the bottom of the shower? The grout line around the bottom of my new shower is almost half an inch thick and has already cracked in a couple of places. I’m assuming you can’t add the sanded caulk over the existing grout, right?
You should not caulk over grout (you can look that up, don’t take my word for it). Options are: remove grout (plenty of videos for this) and replace with grout (your new building settling is probably what led to the cracks). Or you can remove the grout and replace with caulk (this is what I’m doing).
@@claytonmyers1978 How did it work out? I really annoyed with the guy who did a new shower for me and the grout cracked in the corners and where the floor meets the tub. How did it work out for you?
Damn I was hoping to see how to fix and repair it, not just go buy sanded grout...bummer!
Same here!
Thank you! Very brief intro, then a lot of info in a compact manner, you've been a blessing. Thank you to the team!
I enjoyed the bloopers
I was going to pick up a tube of this but I noticed that in the description iit said "Do not use in areas with constant water exposure". Wouldn't a shower have constant water exposure? Any help would be much appreciated.
Same here. My issue is where the wall & floor come together.
Agreed. I have the same issue of cracked grout on the corners of the shower. I think I'm going to use another sanded grout option.
I would not use sanded caulk for high water area... more for a tile counter than a shower
Good point. I have the same issue. I have travertine shower and at the bottom where the wall meets the floor I get mold forming. I'm going to use this polyblend tube for the wall corners, but I will use 100% Silicone where the floor meets the walls around the bottom of the shower.
Quick question..... do you need to remove the old cracked grout (i.e. using grout saw)? Or can you just press the new silicone grout into the cracks? Thank you.
What about around the bottom of the shower?
Do the same thing as the inside corners
Do you still need to use a sealer with this?
I love the fact that you included the bloopers - it makes your video more realistic. Good idea...
Thank you for the helpful tip.
thanks brotha
The floor corners of my shower was grouted instead of caulked. Where the gap is big enough, I managed to remove all the grout all the way back until I reached the thinset, but it was more time consuming. Thanks
To ensure the best seal and prevent mold build-up inside, is it best to try and remove ALL the grout (if you can) before caulking?
Or is it a waste of time, and I should aim to just remove 2/3 of the grout before caulking?
I have the same question
I talked to a master builder about this and he said you want to remove as much as you possibly can, then fill that space with a very thick, deep bead of silicone based caulk (the sanded stuff would probably work too).
What do you about any water intrusion that has occurred from the cracked grout? Does that have to be remediated first before you repair with the sanded caulk? If so, what’s the best way to do that water remediation?
Some of the reviews about this specific product state that on the tube it says to not use in areas that are exposed to a lot of water. Is this true?!
I have porceline tile and was always told to use unsanded grout. what is the differance?
Can use that for the whole job instead of regular grout for showers?
Can you use sanded caulk in the entire shower?
Thanks for the explanation, also the outtakes are a nice touch
I used water based caulking like a tan color to match
Thanks for the brand exposure. Funny bloopers. Would have been nice to see you apply some. Whether you apply masking tape first for sharp lines.
@A Precise Home Inspection Thanks! Question: Can I use the sanded caulk you recommend between the floor and walls? I have a gap that is open about a 1/4" or so in that area and want to perhaps fill it with that sanded caulk first before maybe using an overlay of 100% silicone bone color match. Thank you.
What would be the best approach if your contractor already used grout in the corners and around the bottom of the shower? The grout line around the bottom of my new shower is almost half an inch thick and has already cracked in a couple of places. I’m assuming you can’t add the sanded caulk over the existing grout, right?
You should not caulk over grout (you can look that up, don’t take my word for it). Options are: remove grout (plenty of videos for this) and replace with grout (your new building settling is probably what led to the cracks). Or you can remove the grout and replace with caulk (this is what I’m doing).
@@claytonmyers1978 How did it work out? I really annoyed with the guy who did a new shower for me and the grout cracked in the corners and where the floor meets the tub. How did it work out for you?
I appreciate you showing us the product but, I thought you were going to show us how to actually make the repair.
Use color matched 100% Silicone sealant. Don't use "siliconized acrylic grout".
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But it is best to NOT use sanded grout in showers in the first place.
Yeah, I read a review of this specific product and someone mentioned that it says on the tube to not use in areas that are exposed to a lot of water.
i am so confused so then what is the best way to fix this problem?
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