From: Home Addition
Simple Tips on Caulking a Shower StallBy Mark J. DonovanLast week I
was able to try out some new caulk from DAP on a shower stall
caulking project. I did a short video on it, so check it out
below.In the video I show a few simple tips on how to caulk a
shower stall. All you need to do it right is some silicone based
caulk, a caulking gun, a utility knife, a rag, and some masking
tape.It is important to remove all of the old caulk prior to
installing new caulk as silicone caulk sticks well to everything
except itself. Use a utility knife to help cut away and scrape out
the old caulk.After removing all of the old caulk and cleaning up
the shower pan with a rag, I then apply masking tape just above and
below the seam I want to caulk. This helps to get a fast and clean
caulk line.Once the mask...
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