On Oct 30, 3:04*pm, "
wrote:
Jimmy wrote:
I just re-caulked a bath tub for the first time. *In one spot, I took
off a little too much caulk when smoothing the bead, and when the
caulk dried, a harline gap formed between the caulk and the edge of
the tiles, about an inch long.
I used an acrylic tub caulk. *Is there any way to fix this by adding a
little bit of caulk in the gap, or some other product? *If I do have
to remove everything and recaulk it, can I redo just that caulk line,
or do I have to redo the whole tub?
Jimmy
Did you wipe the tub and tile with bleach prior to caulking? *If not, I
would re-do the whole thing, as you are likely to have mildew growing
under the caulk; will cause, at least, discoloration and constantly
fighting more mildew growth. *I would use nothing but silicone caulk for
tub or shower. *I've redone almost every caulking job I've
undertaken...practice, practice, practice 
) *I also tape the edges
with painters tape and remove the tape right away. *On the tub side,
tape isn't as helpful because if a little caulk squeezes beyond the edge
of the tip, you can let it cure, trim with razor blade, and peel off the
extra little bead.
...practice, practice, practice...
If you really want to learn how to caulk, replace all of the windows
in your house. Considering the windows themselves (inside and out) and
all of the gaps around the aluminum and/or vinyl trim, there's a lot
of caulking to do.
Start at the upper back, or at whatever window is the hardest to see.
By the time you work your way around to the most visible windows,
you'll be pretty d*mn good at it. If time allows, practice on all of
the interiors first since that bead will be covered by trim.
I also tape the edges with painters tape and remove the tape right
away.
I used to use tape, but I always ending up with a ridge that needed to
be smoothed anyway.
Now I use the right amount of caulk for the size of the gap (using
backer rod if needed) and smooth it with a wet finger.
I still hate caulking, but I'm not *afraid* of it anymore.