is GE II silicone safe around solder joints?
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is GE II silicone safe around solder joints?
I've read it may be acidic and attack solder joints.... Should it not be near soldered joints?
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Is this related to your other post, tub spout stub out?
I wouldn't caulk that gap. Czizzi also advised against caulking it.
You can caulk the spout around the perimeter where it meets the wall tile. If you want to fill the gap behind it, I would recommend caulk backer rod stuffed in the crack.
The backer rod is a spongy rope, available in several diameters.
I wouldn't caulk that gap. Czizzi also advised against caulking it.
You can caulk the spout around the perimeter where it meets the wall tile. If you want to fill the gap behind it, I would recommend caulk backer rod stuffed in the crack.
The backer rod is a spongy rope, available in several diameters.
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I would never use silicone caulk where appearance is critical. Latex caulk can easily be shaped with a damp sponge and excess removed before it is set. Try wiping off fresh silicone caulk you just get a bigger mess. If you just have use silicone caulk use painters tape the cut around the caulk after it drys and remove the painters tape.
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Try wiping off fresh silicone caulk you just get a bigger mess.
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I don't like silicone either, nasty stuff. Sometimes it's necessary though.
Whenever you do use silicone, use a bag of cloth rags and denatured alcohol to wipe/tool the joint. Mineral spirits also work.
Whenever you do use silicone, use a bag of cloth rags and denatured alcohol to wipe/tool the joint. Mineral spirits also work.
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Thanks all.
I've caulked around where the spout meets wall. Now, my problem is it isn't adhering well. It's a polished chrome delta spout, using 100% silicone because it always seems to stick the best to various surfaces, but not this. What can I do?
Are spouts interchangeable? I'd rather use a stainless steel. Caulk should stick well to that.
I've caulked around where the spout meets wall. Now, my problem is it isn't adhering well. It's a polished chrome delta spout, using 100% silicone because it always seems to stick the best to various surfaces, but not this. What can I do?
Are spouts interchangeable? I'd rather use a stainless steel. Caulk should stick well to that.
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Clear Adhesive Caulk - DAP 5.5 oz. Kwik Seal Kitchen and Bath Adhesive Caulk-18861 - The Home Depot (this is white, just get clear)
Use Masking tape to protect the spout and leave 1/16" of the spout exposed. Cut the tip very close to the end at 45 degrees (there are guide lines on the tip) Hold the flat part of the cut tip to the where the spout meets the tile. Squeeze a small bead from the left center to the right center of the spout. Lick your finger and drag it across the caulk and wipe any excess on your finger on a rag. Remove the tape and let dry overnight. The caulk goes on white and dries clear , don't use the shower until no more white is visible. Its that easy.
Use Masking tape to protect the spout and leave 1/16" of the spout exposed. Cut the tip very close to the end at 45 degrees (there are guide lines on the tip) Hold the flat part of the cut tip to the where the spout meets the tile. Squeeze a small bead from the left center to the right center of the spout. Lick your finger and drag it across the caulk and wipe any excess on your finger on a rag. Remove the tape and let dry overnight. The caulk goes on white and dries clear , don't use the shower until no more white is visible. Its that easy.
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It's a good idea to wipe with denatured alcohol anything you are going to caulk to make sure its clean and free of any oily residue.
If it's moving around and breaking free of the caulk, the problem is that the pipe isn't secured to the framing. You can't count on the caulk to secure the spout to the wall if the pipe is still able to move around.
If it's moving around and breaking free of the caulk, the problem is that the pipe isn't secured to the framing. You can't count on the caulk to secure the spout to the wall if the pipe is still able to move around.
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And for the preservation of the sanity of all painters, don't use clear silicone where your counter top meets the painted wall surface behind it thus locking in the colour... Until some poor slob like myself gets hired to paint the kitchen.
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And for the preservation of the sanity of all painters, don't use clear silicone where your counter top meets the painted wall surface behind it thus locking in the colour... Until some poor slob like myself gets hired to paint the kitchen.
Axxel - I have never had an issue with adhesive caulk sticking to anything. Unless the surface is wet from water then caulk will slide instead of stick.