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Caulking the easy way

Stop leaks in their tracks — learn how to caulk a shower!

Your shower won’t stay pristine forever, but knowing how to caulk a shower can return it to the oasis it once was.

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Sealing a shower is easy if you know the steps! By using professional tips to properly caulk your shower, you can prevent future leaks, mould, and mildew from taking over your beautiful bathroom. With the following steps, you’ll be locked and loaded with the right knowledge and ready to take down any leaky shower.

How to caulk a shower: Know when to re-caulk

Prevention is key when it comes to protecting your bathroom from pesky leaks and mould. Fortunately, knowing when to re-caulk a shower is easy, you just have to know what to look for. If the seams of your stall or tub are showing signs of cracking, peeling, or discoloration, that’s when you know it’s time to get the caulk out and re-caulk your shower. 

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A quick way to test a leaky shower is to turn the water on and observe: if the water disappears into the seam, it’s time to re-caulk. For a quick fix, grab LePage 2 in 1 Seal & Bond Kitchen and Bath Express Silicone Sealant and your shower will be ready in as little as two hours!

How to seal a shower: Everything you need

In the case of caulking a shower, being equipped with the right tools for the job will make things quick and efficient. To seal a shower, you will need a few items, many of which you probably already have on hand. To be ready for anything, you will need caulk removal tools like a box cutter, silicone caulk remover, and a joint scraper. For keeping a clean, smooth sealant area, you will require painter’s tape and a caulking gun.

Once you have cleared the shower seams of old debris, pick up a tube of caulk and get sealing! To finish off your DIY shower repair, smooth it with a tool — or a wet finger — and wipe away residue with a gloved hand or a paper towel. 

Tools such as caulking gun, sealant, and painter’s tape.
Wondering how to caulk a shower? Start with essentials like a caulking gun, sealant and painter’s tape

How to caulk a shower door or stall: Preparation

So, you have your tools and now it’s time to caulk your shower stall or door. To perform this DIY job like a contractor, you will need to prepare the following steps: 

  1. Unhinge old caulk. First, use your box cutter to make a line down the centre of the old caulk. Do this slowly to protect the shower lining or tub from being scratched or damaged. 
  2. Remove the previous sealant by using a gloved hand to pull away the remaining sealant. Use a joint scraper or caulk remover to unhinge any pesky residue.  
  3. Wash the seams with water and dry them as thoroughly as possible before adding new caulk to the space.
  4. Use painter’s tape along all the seams in your shower or bathtub. This added element will keep your bead lines straight at awkward angles and in hard to reach areas!

How to caulk a shower surround

In the case of caulking a shower, being equipped with the right tools for the job will make things quick and efficient. To seal a shower, you will need a few items, many of which you probably already have on hand. To be ready for anything, you will need caulk removal tools like a box cutter, silicone caulk remover, and a joint scraper. For keeping a clean, smooth sealant area, you will require painter’s tape and a caulking gun.

Once you have cleared the shower seams of old debris, pick up a tube of caulk and get sealing! To finish off your DIY shower repair, smooth it with a tool — or a wet finger — and wipe away residue with a gloved hand or a paper towel. 

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