43832 616 House & Garden Plumbing Bathrooms and Tubs true Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:15:40 -0700 /system/videos/5/32/38/04/43832.flv house, home, plumbing, bathroom, bathrooms, tubs, bathtub, bathtubs, tub, recaulk How To Recaulk a Bathtub or Shower http://www.howcast.com/videos/43832-How-To-Recaulk-a-Bathtub-or-Shower http://www.howcast.com/videos/43832-How-To-Recaulk-a-Bathtub-or-Shower/edit approved 125 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=43832"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=43832" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 14 karmatrain http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/Picture_8_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 17187 false false false 46504 1 27 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/27.jpg Remove the old caulk Using a utility knife, cut along the edge where the caulk meets the tub. Scrape out all the old caulk.

]]> 46505 2 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/37.jpg Clean the area Pour a capful of bleach into a small bucket of water. Using a toothbrush, scrub the area with your bleach solution to help prevent mildew and mold from returning.

]]> 46506 3 44 Tip If you are having trouble removing all the caulk, spread some silicon caulk remover on the area and let it sit for several hours.

]]> 46507 4 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/51.jpg Let it dry Allow the area to dry for at least two hours.

]]> 46508 5 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/55.jpg Fill the tub Fill the tub with water to weigh the tub down, creating more space to fill with new caulk. Leave the water until your new caulk fully dries.

]]> 46509 6 65 Tip To make cleanup easier, put strips of painter’s tape along the tub and wall bordering the area you will be caulking.

]]> 46510 7 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/69.jpg Apply caulk Cut the tip off the tube of caulk at the point indicated. Starting at one corner of the tub, slowly squeeze the caulk into the gap in a smooth and even line.

]]> 46511 8 80 Tip Don’t be cheap. Invest in higher-quality caulk if you don’t want to have to replace it again in a few months.

]]> 46512 9 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/86.jpg Even out the caulk Wet your finger and run it along the new caulk to smooth it out evenly. Wipe any caulk that gets on your finger onto a damp rag.

]]> 46513 10 96 Tip There are plastic caulking tools you can buy to even out the new caulk, although your finger will work just fine.

]]> 46514 11 102 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/102.jpg Wipe up excess caulk Use your finger and a paper towel to wipe up any excess caulk.

]]> 46515 12 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/43832/105.jpg Let it dry The new caulk needs to harden for at least 24 hours before you shower or bathe. So it’s a good idea to take your shower before starting this project!

]]> 46516 13 115 Fact In January 2008, teacher Becky Bridger of Offham, England, took a six-hour bath in baked beans to raise money for her school.

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