bcubed Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 Just bought our first place, so been doing some minor DIY repairs, and have an odd one. Was recaulking the shower stall, following all the instructions on the "Dap Kwik Seal", left it for 36 hours as per the instructions. Felt it, felt dry and sturdy so had a shower. Once it got wet, it seemed to un-cure, was allowing water through and had some of caulk coming off at touch. Left it overnight, again hard in the morning, but again, shower seemed to uncure it. Ideas? Shitty caulk? Thanks Quote
Ricinus Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 Maybe some contaminant on the shower that's stopping the caulk from sticking?? Mike Quote
ÜberFly Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 Are your saying that your caulk goes from stiff to flacid Brent!! Spend some $ on decent caulking... Dap makes goods stuff but not for that application! Buy "GE Silicon II" (General Electric). It's in a gold and red tube! About twice the price of the DAP crap! 2 Quote
bcubed Posted November 8, 2013 Author Posted November 8, 2013 Ya, after reading the reviews of the Dap stuff, it doesn't do well with water (funny considering it is 'Kitchen and Bath Sealant'). Just didn't want to buy a full caulking gun, thanks for the help. Quote
Tungsten Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 If the old stuff was 100% silicon nothing else will stick to it.Clean with alcohol let dry and replace with 100% silicon.Make sure to check exp date on the new stuff. Quote
ÜberFly Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 As a new home owner you will need one for the future so best buy one now! Just didn't want to buy a full caulking gun, Quote
pokerfish Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 As a new home owner you will need one for the future so best buy one now! X2 Quote
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