Caulking · 10–15 min

How to re-caulk your bathtub

Old cracked caulk around a tub is how water gets behind tile and into walls. Replacing it is a one-afternoon job that prevents thousands in water damage repairs later.

What you'll learn

  • Why you must remove all the old caulk before applying new — and how to do it
  • Which caulk type to use in a wet area (and what not to use)
  • How to get a clean, smooth bead without a mess
  • How long to wait before getting the tub wet again

Step by step

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Safety note

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