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Caulking kitchen counter to backsplash near sink


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Old 03-24-22, 06:53 PM
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Question Caulking kitchen counter to backsplash near sink

Hello,

I need some help with caulking kitchen counter to backsplash near sink.
It seems I got this figured out, however it seems that I have issue near sink as caulk survives about 2-3 month, as it is vet near sink.
I was told to us sanded ceramic tile caulk, and it looks good, but not for a long time.
Should I put a colorless acrylic caulk near sink, or I am using the wrong caulk?
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Thanks,
Igor


 
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Old 03-24-22, 07:15 PM
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You might try KwikSeal Ultra in almond. The sanded texture of the tile caulking is probably not the best in an area that needs to be wiped clean regularly.
 
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Old 03-25-22, 02:17 AM
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That area is no different than caulk joints in a shower. Don't use silicon or like the line item on my to-do-list you will be digging that out to replace, that is what the installers used on our kitchen granite.

A bathroom siliconized latex caulk with microban would be best.

I'd also go with the darkest color you can get away with!
 
 

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