Expert Answers in Sealant Caulk
Should I Install Limestone Coping on my Pool?
Always take what the contractor says with a grain of salt and make sure there is documents backing it up. Don’t assume they are doing things correctly and read the directions that they likely don’t…
Read MoreWhat is Causing my Kitchen Marble Countertop to Stain?
ANSWER - Marble isn't the safest material to use on a kitchen countertop because it is primarily comprised of calcium carbonate that is chemical sensitive and has a tendency to scratch. Having a honed surface…
Read MoreHow do I repair the Horizontal Grout Joint between the Bathtub and the Tile wall?
ANSWER - The transition joint between the top of the bathtub flange and the wall tile is not supposed to be filled with a cementitious grout. It should be filled with a resilient ASTM C920…
Read MoreAre there Tile Sealers that are resistant to Urine?
ANSWER - I assume you are saying that you seal your tile with a sealer and that your dog's urine is causing the sealer to be removed. Sealers are meant to minimize the chances of…
Read MoreIs it alright to use Silicone Sealant to fix a Shower Leak?
Answer: First of all, all of the transition joints in the shower both horizontal and vertical should not have been grouted with a cementitious grout. They should have been filled with an ASTM C920 resilient sealant…
Read MoreShould I use 100% Silicone Caulk Sealant or the Sanded Caulk Sealant?
ANSWER - The tile and stone industry standards require that an ASTM C920 sealant (caulk) is used for movement joints and transition joints between changing planes or materials. ASTM C920 are normally 100% silicone or…
Read MoreHow do I stop our Exterior Tile Deck from leaking?
ANSWER - The leaking of deck causing damages in the ceiling below is the symptom of the cause of the problem. Treating the symptom will not remediate the cause of the problem. If the deck…
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