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colors of caulk
Saturday, October 15th, 2011 03:49 pmSo.
I am recaulking my tub again. The caulks I've used in the past were supposed to be mildew resistant. But no matter which caulk I've used, it's gotten ugly and mildewy in under a year. The mildew seems to grow from the inside out; it's not something that can be washed off.
So, I was thinking of using brown or black caulk this time. I'm not redoing the vertical corner seams because those parts still look fine. I'm only doing the horizontal seam along the top of the tub. The tub and surround are a very light tan color. White caulk would look better to begin with, especially in terms of matching the other caulk, but I'm hoping that brown or black will hide the mildew, and look better long-term.
I have a full tube of black caulk, a full tube of white, and a partial tube of brown. They are all the same brand - GE Silicone II Premium Waterproof Silicone (which is one of the brands I've used in the past).
The white one says:
Kitchen/Bath/Plumbing
3 hr Shower-Ready
5 yr mold-free product protection (ha! I think not)
The black & brown ones say:
Window/Door/Attic/Basement
3 hr Rain-Ready
Sun/Freeze-Proof; won't crack or crumble
All the other information listed on the tubes seems to indicate that they are actually the same product, except for the color. I think the different colors are just being marketed for different purposes, because most people use white or light colored caulks in the bathroom.
Sigh. When I saw the full tube of white (which I didn't recall having), it gave me a moment of indecision again. But I think black or brown will be the better choice after all.
Another thing to consider is that the white tube says "Use by 01/11" whereas the other 2 say "Use by 11/11". But the white one hasn't been opened, so I'm thinking it should still be fine, unless it has hardened in the tube.
What would you do?
I am recaulking my tub again. The caulks I've used in the past were supposed to be mildew resistant. But no matter which caulk I've used, it's gotten ugly and mildewy in under a year. The mildew seems to grow from the inside out; it's not something that can be washed off.
So, I was thinking of using brown or black caulk this time. I'm not redoing the vertical corner seams because those parts still look fine. I'm only doing the horizontal seam along the top of the tub. The tub and surround are a very light tan color. White caulk would look better to begin with, especially in terms of matching the other caulk, but I'm hoping that brown or black will hide the mildew, and look better long-term.
I have a full tube of black caulk, a full tube of white, and a partial tube of brown. They are all the same brand - GE Silicone II Premium Waterproof Silicone (which is one of the brands I've used in the past).
The white one says:
Kitchen/Bath/Plumbing
3 hr Shower-Ready
5 yr mold-free product protection (ha! I think not)
The black & brown ones say:
Window/Door/Attic/Basement
3 hr Rain-Ready
Sun/Freeze-Proof; won't crack or crumble
All the other information listed on the tubes seems to indicate that they are actually the same product, except for the color. I think the different colors are just being marketed for different purposes, because most people use white or light colored caulks in the bathroom.
Sigh. When I saw the full tube of white (which I didn't recall having), it gave me a moment of indecision again. But I think black or brown will be the better choice after all.
Another thing to consider is that the white tube says "Use by 01/11" whereas the other 2 say "Use by 11/11". But the white one hasn't been opened, so I'm thinking it should still be fine, unless it has hardened in the tube.
What would you do?