Home Improvement: Caulk a sink

HappyHighwayman

HappyHighwayman

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Do you put it around the tap handles as well? How do spread it smooth and evenly without making a total mess?

Should I get the kind that dries clear since my vanity isn't white?

I got a tool that has a scraper but the edges just seem to make a mess. The scraper for removing the old stuff works great after I sprayed it with solvent.

Any tips or tricks would be great.

Also

I can't seem to clean this black area off the granite...I've used granite cleaner and solvent



Also the right faucet is loose, how do I tighten it up? Underneath?


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mikev

mikev

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There should be a nut underneath the sink that you can tighten to make the faucet not loose.

Good luck contorting around the garbage disposal if you have one.


Whenever I have to lay CAULK and spread the CAULK around, I like to use a MOIST but not super wet sponge to smooth it out. Alternatively, you can use a wet finger and then just wipe it clean with the moist sponge.

They also make weird gimmicky tools to spread your caulk around, but I think that is something that should be organic and not done with extra tools.
 
HappyHighwayman

HappyHighwayman

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Thanks ! that sounds great. I do have a garbage disposal but it's in the Kitchen ;) this is the bathroom.

I shall do it and get back to you.
 
buellistic

buellistic

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Grout.......do it right..
You can buy sandid grout in the same color. Or close to it .
Looks more professional..
 
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buellistic

buellistic

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:laughingYes..
You must be new at home improvement
It takes a little more prep but it can last a long time..
 
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HappyHighwayman

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blrmaker

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There are some great caulking forums out there that are worth perusing. jk :rofl

A wet finger and patients will smooth caulk well. If you can color match the caulk it will look better but nice thing about caulking is that if it goes bad you can scrape it out and start again with minimal work.

Depending on the size of the gap in your tile you would use either sanded or non sanded grout. This option does look better and can last longer. My concern would be color matching would be tough and it is much tougher to remove and reapply if it goes wrong.

Ask as many questions as you need until you feel comfortable. Good luck.
 
Eldritch

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HappyHighwayman said:
Thanks so much!
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You can also get a sanded caulking that looks similarly nice, but is easier to install.

The essential rule is, any room that has water, you want some kind of goop in any and all penetrations in walls, floors, counters, and ceilings. You want no moisture to be allowed to travel as drops or steam to anyplace it is not intentionally drained or vented.
 
HappyHighwayman

HappyHighwayman

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It's all 13-14 years old and some is just dirty and or disgusting and or worn down at this point.

Any tips on cleaning that black patch on the granite? I have granite cleaner, polish, and sealer but the cleaner doesn't take it off.
 
blrmaker

blrmaker

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HappyHighwayman said:
It's all 13-14 years old and some is just dirty and or disgusting and or worn down at this point.

Any tips on cleaning that black patch on the granite? I have granite cleaner, polish, and sealer but the cleaner doesn't take it off.
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Maybe something like a "CLR" if its a mineral deposit. Just be sure to read the instructions first and see if it is compatible on granite.
 
HappyHighwayman

HappyHighwayman

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I'm going to stick with clear caulking due to my skill level of 1/10.

Will check out CLR. Apparently bleach is safe for sealed granite.
 
Eldritch

Eldritch

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HappyHighwayman said:
I'm going to stick with clear caulking due to my skill level of 1/10.

Will check out CLR. Apparently bleach is safe for sealed granite.
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Bleach might do it if you let it sit there, it could be fungus and that will help. It could be mineral pollution, in which case you would probably need to poultice it out.

Get a little plastic cup you can mix with, you will also need a stir stick you can spread with. Wood is safer to use than a steel paint scraper. Popsicle stick works fine. dump some baking soda in the cup, add a bit of water and mix it till it is the consistency of like elmer's glue/thick yogurt kind of goo.

Spread it over the stain, don't glop it thick like a pancake, but cover it completely till you can't see the stone. Lightly place some plastic wrap over the top and tape around the edges. Let it dry for a day or two, however long it takes to dry out. Once it is dry, knock off the dried paste and wipe it down with a rag and some warm water. If the poultice is working, the stain will be lighter, with any luck, mostly gone.

You can just keep reapplying to pull out more stuff until you are satisfied. If you want a more accelerated version, you can try to skip the cover and wait step and dry the poultice with a heat gun. Scrape, rinse and repeat, but it might not pull as much that way.
 
kpke

kpke

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Regarding caulking...

Get a little dish and mix up some dish soap water. It's lubrication and anti caulk stick to your finger. We'll have to start a separate thread on what kind of dish soap do you use for your caulking.

Dip your finger in to the soap water. Not dripping wet but damp.

Have a damp wash cloth handy.

Make as long of a swipe over the caulk as you can with even pressure. Adjust the angle of your finger as required to get the desired caulk line. If you have too much caulk you'll have to pull up and wipe off excess with the damp wash cloth. Redip your finger in to the soap and water. Too little and you won't be able to make a nice smooth caulk line.

That granite stain, do what they said. I am curious what progress you make on that.

Hope it works out for you.
 
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