I have removed all the old silicone rubber amd everything is scrubbed clean. Which brand of silicone rubber is best for tub to surround sealing and no mildew??

On 01/26/2015 11:41 AM, wrote:
I have removed all the old silicone rubber amd everything is scrubbed clean. Which brand of silicone rubber is best for tub to surround sealing and no mildew??




Either GE or DAP "no mildew" type will work


I've had problems in the past and it seemed to do with me not removing
every last trace of the old stuff. A razor knife helped a lot.

On 1/26/2015 1:05 PM, philo wrote:
On 01/26/2015 11:41 AM, wrote:
I have removed all the old silicone rubber amd everything is scrubbed
clean. Which brand of silicone rubber is best for tub to surround
sealing and no mildew??




Either GE or DAP "no mildew" type will work


I've had problems in the past and it seemed to do with me not removing
every last trace of the old stuff. A razor knife helped a lot.

Some years ago, I found that dap is
crap, and dow is wow.

I'd not recommend Dap crap.


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On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:05:12 -0600, philo wrote:

I've had problems in the past and it seemed to do with me not removing
every last trace of the old stuff. A razor knife helped a lot.

I've seen recommendations to wash the area with diluted bleach, once
caulk is removed, allowed to dry ... supposed to help adhesion of new
caulk and reduce further chances of mildew or helping to prevent its
growth.

On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:41:40 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I have removed all the old silicone rubber amd everything is scrubbed clean. Which brand of silicone rubber is best for tub to surround sealing and no mildew??

I've had trouble with that, but I saw recommended, maybe here, a product
that is supposed to be very stretchable -- the online video shows that
it's stretchy --, so that it doesn't let go when the tub is filled with
water, versus when it's empty. I haven't used it yet because I have to
remove all the hold stuff too. It comes in white and clear,and I think
other related products not so sutiable for the tub come in black and one
other color.

I bought a caulking gun sized tube, only 2 or 3 dollars more than
similar products but it's not handy right now.

L or EL is a big part of the name .

If you want to know the actual name, post back and I'll go look for it.

They don't have it at Home Depot, but Ace hardware does, though the
first two Ace stores didn't have white on the shelf.

Googling on stretchable caulking found Big Stretch, but that's not
it. Ah, but it's made by the same company.

Lexel is what was recorommended,

Comes in a tube for a caulking gun, or a smaller tube.

Big Stretch® 100% acrylic latex elastomeric caulk versus

Lexel® synthetic rubber elastomeric sealant is the superior alternative
to silicone caulk in clarity, adhesion, elasticity and paintability.

http://www.sashco.com/products/lexel/

Let us know how well it works. I can still return my tube if it's not
so good.

Elastomeric with power adhesion – stretches but won’t tear, crack or
pull away and will not rip apart the substrate when joints expand
Sticks to wet surfaces
Ultra clear sealant – 19 times clearer than silicone, won’t yellow
and won’t cloud
Can be applied to joints up to 2” wide
Paintable
Cured sealant is mildew resistant
Won’t freeze – OK to leave in your truck overnight

Lexel® is the “duct tape” of all caulks. Super-elastic. Superior
adhesion. Paintable. It seals around anything: tubs and shower stalls,
sinks and counter tops, window frames and door frames, PVC and metal
pipes. Apply to wet or dry surfaces, indoors and outdoors. It’s tough
and can handle up to 400% joint movement. It’s scrubbable. It sticks to
just about anything. Lexel clear caulk is 19 times clearer than silicone
and won’t yellow or cloud up over time. Lexel won’t let you down.

Lexel® is excellent for use in a variety of areas and sticks to almost
anything

This includes:

Kitchen & bathroom fixtures
Countertops & backsplashes
Wallpaper (helps prevent curling)
Around trim
Around windows & doors
Thresholds
Sills
Siding
Vents
Pipes & air conditioners
Around ductwork & HVAC
Wood & moulding/trim
Masonry

Adheres to a variety of surfaces, including:

Metals
• Aluminum • Brass • Steel • Anodized Windows

Plastics
• ABS • Nylon • PVC • Acrylic Sheet • Plexiglass • Urethane • Fiberglass
• Polycarbonate • Vinyl • Lexan® • Polystyrene

Other Surfaces
• Asphalt • Stone • Brick • Fiber Cement • Stucco • Cinder Block •
Formica® • Tile • Concrete • Glass • Wood • Corian® • Porcelain •
Drywall • Mortar

Don’t see your surface listed? Contact Customer Service.

Where not to use:

On polystyrene insulation
Where temperatures exceed 200°F
In containment applications
Will not adhere to or is incompatible with Aquaseal®, cultured
marble, Kynar®,
polypropylene, polystyrene foam insulation, polyethylene, rubber,
silicone, Styrofoam® (it dissolves it), Teflon®, vulcanized rubber, and
waxes

Please note:

Plastics not listed should be tested for compatibility before use
Contact Customer Service when using in submersion applications




BTW, I've heard that when caulking a bathtub it should be halfway full
of water, so it only has to stretch or compress (can it compress?) half
as much. Even though the water would be a big nuisance, I was going to
do that before I found this stuff, which seems to say it's not needed
with this stuff.

I like Phenoseal and avoid silicone. I find silicone
seems to support mildew more. It's also a pain to
clean. But I think you're going to find that there
are lots of different opinions on this.

Oren wrote:
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:05:12 -0600, philo wrote:

I've had problems in the past and it seemed to do with me not removing
every last trace of the old stuff. A razor knife helped a lot.

I've seen recommendations to wash the area with diluted bleach, once
caulk is removed, allowed to dry ... supposed to help adhesion of new
caulk and reduce further chances of mildew or helping to prevent its
growth.

I usually use a degreaser, and one that leaves no grease. Some leave an
oily film.
409,fantastic, greased lightning, work ok.

It even sticks to old silicone if cleaned.

Greg

I ended up buying an ACE Hardware branded silicone rubber sealer for tub and tile with mildew resistance, they had it in a "bone" color that should go well with the tub and the surround, and it says "50-year durability". Not sure what that means exactly, especially since my wife and I rarely scrub our showers.