Old House Renovations

I am not a caulk gun champ. My caulk lines are wobbly, child-like lines and even doing the essential smoothing afterward doesn’t make them look professional. However, I can still show you a beautifully caulked tub, vanity, or shower through the magic of bathtub sealer trim. Oh, how I love this stuff.

To caulk your vanity or tub, you can get a tube of caulk and a caulk gun or you can shop for the bathtub sealer like I do.  Remove all the old caulk and wipe down the surfaces. I usually let it all sit for a day or two in case someone splashed water into a crack in the caulk so it has time to dry out. (Put an out of order sign on it to remind people not to use it if you do this!)

Next, apply the sealer tape, being extremely careful with the way you line up the starting edge. Press it down firmly as you go. I wait another day after applying the tape to actually use the tub or vanity and check to be sure none of the tape has lifted up before I decide we’re good to go.

If you want to apply caulk from the tube instead, just try to apply it with a really steady hand and consistent pressure. After you put down the bead of caulk, carefully wipe the excess away. Allow it to cure for 48 hours (and then sadly shake your head and wish you used tape instead.) Seriously, though, if you have steady hands, you should be fine. Mine just get shaky and the line ends up crooked.

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