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**czechmark2** · 08-05-2013, 05:52 PM

Anyone know a quality caulk for the shower? Shower (house) is 15 yrs. old. Last summer we stripped old caulk out because it was starting to come up in some areas. Trying to avoid a leak. Bought caulk for shower, mildew resistant and the more exspensive stuff at Home Depot or Lowes. Within acouple of months mildew was the worst it has ever been. Just on the new caulk. Six months later re-caulked with "the better stuff" from Ace Hardware. Same thing. What kind of caulk is better suited for this application and where can I get it. I know nothing is fool proof but would be nice to put back what the builder used. Thanks for any input.

**CoastalOutfitters** · 08-05-2013, 07:27 PM

buy the DAP that says tub and tile on the tube

betting it is wet behind your walls tho

**sammytx** · 08-06-2013, 08:15 PM

Was the stuff you used acrylic latex or silicone? I would recommend 100% silicone. Everytime I have used acrylic latex I have had issues with mildew stains. Silicone is more difficult to clean up, etc. but seems to last a lot longer.

-sammy

**thabeezer** · 08-07-2013, 10:36 PM

Axiom 25

**TheAnt** · 08-10-2013, 11:51 PM

3M 5200 Marine Adhesive?

**czechmark2** · 08-13-2013, 09:08 PM

I am going to check for water behind shower wall. I am afraid of what I may find. I am going to try Axiom 25 this time. Thanks for the help.

08-05-2013, 05:52 PM	#1
czechmark2 Gone Fishing! Join Date: Jul 15 2009 Location: Pearland and Tiki Island Age: 57 Posts: 126 Rep Power: 1824821	Shower Caulk Question Anyone know a quality caulk for the shower? Shower (house) is 15 yrs. old. Last summer we stripped old caulk out because it was starting to come up in some areas. Trying to avoid a leak. Bought caulk for shower, mildew resistant and the more exspensive stuff at Home Depot or Lowes. Within acouple of months mildew was the worst it has ever been. Just on the new caulk. Six months later re-caulked with "the better stuff" from Ace Hardware. Same thing. What kind of caulk is better suited for this application and where can I get it. I know nothing is fool proof but would be nice to put back what the builder used. Thanks for any input.

08-13-2013, 09:08 PM	#6
czechmark2 Gone Fishing! Join Date: Jul 15 2009 Location: Pearland and Tiki Island Age: 57 Posts: 126 Rep Power: 1824821	Shower Caulk I am going to check for water behind shower wall. I am afraid of what I may find. I am going to try Axiom 25 this time. Thanks for the help.

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08-05-2013, 07:27 PM	#2
CoastalOutfitters sea monkey rancher Join Date: Aug 20 2004 Posts: 18,403 Rep Power: 21499005	buy the DAP that says tub and tile on the tube betting it is wet behind your walls tho

08-06-2013, 08:15 PM	#3
sammytx Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jun 17 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 331 Rep Power: 1362598	Was the stuff you used acrylic latex or silicone? I would recommend 100% silicone. Everytime I have used acrylic latex I have had issues with mildew stains. Silicone is more difficult to clean up, etc. but seems to last a lot longer. -sammy

08-07-2013, 10:36 PM	#4
thabeezer Reel Easy Join Date: Aug 13 2007 Location: Area known as "Katy" Age: 44 Posts: 2,676 Rep Power: 21482190	Axiom 25

08-10-2013, 11:51 PM	#5
TheAnt Has been known to backlash toilet paper. Join Date: Jul 01 2008 Location: Inland a few miles from The Texas Gulf Coast Age: 62 Posts: 1,645 Rep Power: 21480836	3M 5200 Marine Adhesive?

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