Getting Caulky in Toronto
What You’ll Need
You’ll need to have these tools on hand to caulk bathroom fixtures in your Toronto home:
- Putty or utility knife
- Strong household cleaner
- Clean rags
- Chlorine bleach
- Silicone caulk or bathtub caulk
- Scissors
Because tubs and sinks are used practically every day in your Toronto home, the caulking between the fixture and the wall often cracks or pulls loose. When this happens, water seeps into the opening and damages the joint and the surrounding wall. Use silicone caulk or bathtub caulk to make the repair. Use the following steps to recaulk kitchen and bathroom fixtures:
- Step 1: Use a putty knife or utility knife to remove all old caulk from the joint.
- Step 2: Clean the joint thoroughly with a strong household cleaner. If the joint is mildewed, scrub it with chlorine bleach. Dry the joint thoroughly with a clean rag wrapped over the blade of the putty knife.
- Step 3: Apply caulk to the joint. Cut the nozzle of the caulk tube at an angle so the opening is a little larger than the open joint. If you’re caulking several joints, start with the smallest joint and work up, recutting the tube nozzle as necessary for larger joints.
- Step 4: Let the new caulk dry for several hours. Don’t let it get wet during the drying period. Let the caulk cure completely (see manufacturer’s instructions) before using the fixture.
It’s always a good idea to let your professional Toronto plumber handle the initial installation of faucets and fixtures, which will ensure that they are properly caulked and sealed.