1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT BATHROOM CAULK OR SEALANT SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN.
    To stand up to the daily demands of a bathroom, select a 100% silicone or paintable silicone sealant. GE-branded 100% silicone and paintable silicone sealants never shrink or crack, creating a long-lasting, flexible, waterproof seal around showers, bathtubs, countertops and sinks. If the surface will be painted, make sure to choose a paintable silicone, if not a 100% silicone will give you the protection you need.
  2. CLEAN THE SURFACE.
    Remove old caulk/sealant from your shower, bathtub, sink or countertop. Typically, it needs to be cut, scraped or chipped away from these areas using a utility knife, putty knife or painter’s multi-tool. To assure proper adhesion, remove soap scum and other residue from the surface to be sealed prior to application. Thoroughly rinse the area with soap/cleanser and wipe away excess water. TIP: Wiping the joint with alcohol or window cleaner ensures no soapy residue is left behind.
  3. OPEN THE TUBE AND SEAL.
    Cut nozzle of your bathroom cartridge to the desired bead size. Pierce inner seal with seal punch found on most caulk guns. Insert cartridge into caulk gun. Squeeze with even, consistent pressure to control the rate the caulk/sealant leaves the tube.
    TIP: Apply masking tape or painter’s tape to either side of a joint to create a straight edge before applying caulk to your bathtub, shower or countertops.
  4. SMOOTH THE SEAL.
    Use a gloved finger or caulk-smoothing tool to smooth caulk/sealant into joint within two to five minutes.
    TIP: If you applied masking tape in the previous step, remove immediately after smoothing the seal.
  5. CLEAN UP.
    Before caulk cures, wipe away excess sealant on surface, hands and tools with a dry cloth.

WHERE TO BUY

Find GE-branded caulks and sealants near you.

HOW MUCH DO I NEED?

One 10.1 oz. cartridge is enough to caulk two bathtubs and one sink.

1 Fully cured sealant is resistant to stain-causing mold and mildew. Regular cleaning of sealant is required however, as soap and other residue may cause secondary mold and mildew growth

2Exposure to water possible in as little as 30 minutes with bead size max 3/16″”, temperature min 65°F and humidity min 50%. Otherwise, sealant should not be exposed to water for 8 hours. Do not touch or clean sealant for 24 hours. While this is neutral curing methoxy silicone will not blemish most metal finishes, testing of product on a small indiscreet area before use is recommended.

3Sealant can be painted in as little as 30 minutes with bead size 3/16″”, temperature min 65°F & humidity min 50%. Otherwise, seals should not be painted for 2 hours. Spray paint can be applied immediately. Apply paint with reduced applicator pressure to avoid disturbing the caulk. Not recommended with oil-based paints. If oil-based paints are used, first test by applying an acrylic primer and paint in a small, inconspicuous area.