tub surround coming loose

Our tub had needed a caulk job since the day we moved in… a year ago (yeah, I’d been putting it off). Anything else I should try? Rather do whatever is necessary once and be finished. Post Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:28 pm. :bow:When I removed the tiles the thinset stuck to the backs of the tiles. ========= Get a new surround and have metal grab bars installed into the beams. It may have worked better if I had let it dry even longer, but I think the real key missing was that silicone caulk just doesn’t work as a glue. The space was just too large. but... the ceramic tiles in the hall bath surrounding the tub were loose- (to the point I took them out rather than have them break and not be able to find replacements) The tile tiles were laid up on a wetbed that seems to be intact and sound. brentjames . That is some serious thinking right there. I have applied at least twice now a caulk strip around our bathtub and surround and it looks great for a week and then starts working itself loose from the suround and tub. When I told him about the loose shower pipe, he blamed it on the previous installation when it never did that before with my old shower. Begin by applying continuous beads of silicone adhesive to the entire wall … They 'clipped' together at the seams and the edges all nailed to studs with roofing nails. I used a Purdy mud tool (yes it is pretty, but that’s the brand) to scrape away all the old stuff. I have purchased a home built in the late 60"s. Great house! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. One tip I would have loved to know (and of course, discovered it after the fact) is that you should fill the tub completely with water and leave it filled until the caulk is cured, to prevent the break-away effect that can occur when you step into a freshly-caulked tubs (you know, your weight being different from zero weight and all). Dedicated to experimenting and experiencing new ways of cooking, eating, working out, and home decor.I’m still not finished, but here’s the reason why I haven’t posted in a few weeks now:The vanity was a final result in a bathroom remodel that took place, courtesy of After all, the only thing I really needed to do was this:I know, gross, right? They’re rubber baseboard seals, like they put in commercial buildings as a mop board. 5-Piece Easy Up Adhesive Tub Surround in White makes an attractive and functional addition to your bathroom. Easy peasy.Then, the not-so-fun part: taking off the old caulk. Stay tuned for the next step in the bathroom remodel: the paint job. Problem is, the caulking around the bottom of the tile field, where it meets the tub, keeps popping out. If not too much they were probably too dry when installed, a simple unsanded thinset should fix them,if there isn't any movement or termite problems. *** Don't Laugh at me for this idea. archive Posts: 1054 Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:24 pm. Also, when I checked the tub faucet head for movement, I swear I heard something fall and hit the subfloor behind the wall. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) (That’s code for: yes, it kept coming off the wall.) If it is the "standard" tub & surround you may actually be pulling the plastic loose from the wall. I have purchased a home built in the late 60"s. Great house! PDA. x The Pro-Series 32 in. I followed every piece of advice you guys gave, including getting naked and jumping in the tub I finally got around to re-caulking the tub. If there was mold, here’s where it’s going to be.You can’t see the gross mildew here, but trust me- it was bad.This should give you a better idea of the mildew “issue.”After a thorough cleaning, the baseboards were ready to place. It also looks to me like the contractor used too much caulk.That is some serious thinking right there. So, I went back over it again with white caulk. Products shown as available are normally stocked but inventory levels cannot be guaranteedFor screen reader problems with this website, please call 1-800-430-3376 or text 38698 (standard carrier rates apply to texts) I haven’t tried it yet, but Loctite may be the way to go.As it was, I sealed the baseboards with clear caulk all the way around, top and bottom. x 57 in. Once this heavy-duty glue sets in place, it can be a difficult substance to remove. Grr. Thank goodness.Having caulked a tub before, I knew that just throwing some new caulk down wasn’t going to solve our problems. I clean with bleach and water first, towel dry. x 60 in. I agree with surface prep and also the type of caulk. He should go over it lightly after pulling off the tape while it is still wet to feather that out. The house-flipper did NOT do a great job with the bathroom. *** Right. That should work great!I took them home, measured how tall I needed them to be (no more than 2 inches high), drew a line across them, and took an exacto knife to cut them to size.The cut piece was measured with my sewing ruler, and I drew the line on the back side of them with a pencil. - Installed a nice fiberglass tub/shower surround 4 years ago over newly installed moisture resistant 1/2" … Some of that may have to do with the fact that our tub isn’t level with respect to the walls, so the surround near the faucet was MUCH higher than near the back end of the tub. perhaps others will have some ideas for you.

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