Don't Ignore Loose Caulk!

Caulk is used in a tub or shower enclosure to keep water from creeping up, under or around the tiles at joints between tile and the tub or shower pan, or on joints where walls meet. Leaky, old, loose or broken caulk need to be replaced immediately! Not paying attention to it can cause water to run behind your shower walls and doors or under vanity cabinet sinks! A leaky corner shower can lead to mold and mildew problems in your bathroom, and adjacent room or any rooms below. The repair can be time-consuming and expensive. And you might not be able to use the enclosure again for a week or more while things "dry out"!

The proper way to take care of this:

- Remove the old caulk, clean the surface meticulously and THEN apply the new caulk.
- Try to determine the kind of caulk, it will help you to plan the removWal! Depending on the type of current caulk, you'll need a sharp, single-edged razor in a razor blade holder or a heat gun
- Once the caulk is scraped off, the area should be thoroughly cleaned, including mildew if exists.
- Then, Choose a caulk... Acrylic latex vs. PVA (polyvinyl acetate) vs. 100% Silicone vs. Siliconized Acrylic Latex

If you are not sure what kind of caulk to use and how to remove it? or Don't have the time to do it? Call us! Our professional craftsmen will be glad to help!

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Handyman Matters San Diego
2820 Via Orange Way, Suite A
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619)660-0485
Email: SD.Services@HandymanMatters.com

How to wisely choose a contractor?

Handyman Matters provides you with all the tools to make sure your home repairs and remodel project are a success. Please check our Consumer Guide to Choosing a Home Repair or Remodeling Contractor. This publication was created by Handyman Matters to help our customers pick the best contractor, by asking some essential questions when they are shopping around.

Some of the questions will help you identify the following:
- How to make sure they can do the work
- Ensuring your contractor will be on time
- Making Sure You Get a Fair Price and the Final Bill Won’t Exceed the Quote

These are just some of the resourceful information you will find on the Consumer Guide. Feel free to share this valuable publications with all the people you know that may be looking for a contractor on their next project.

We encourage you to check our page for more information and monthly specials and to follow Handyman Matters San Diego on Facebook and Twitter.

You may submit your comments or questions directly to:

Handyman Matters San Diego
2820 Via Orange Way, Suite A
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-0485
Email: SD.Services@HandymanMatters.com