Question from Janice
Hi Debra- We had our bathroom gutted and redone about a year and a half ago and had 100% silicone caulk sealing the area where the tub meets the tile. I was very careful about the products used and although the silicone was very stinky for a couple of days it was fine once cured. The problem is it’s developed mildew stains and must be removed. Any ideas about what we can use? What do you think about EcoBond Kitchen Bath Plumbing. Thanks so much for your help.
Debra’s Answer
I don’t have any experience with this product, but the description looks very good.
Has anybody tried this?
When some bathroom plumbing needed to be resealed, we used GE 100% silicone, and it only smelled for a few hours, and it wasn’t even strong. I even did a touch-up myself! Prior to using, I tested it and an aquarium-grade silicone, and believe it or not, the aquarium-grade one was far stinker, both initially and in the long-term. GE definitely won. It’s been several months, and no mildew has gotten in or underneath it.
I don’t know if the AFM caulk is for showers, but I had some workmen use it in other areas and I’ve been fine with it.
When some bathroom plumbing needed to be resealed, we used GE 100% silicone, and it only smelled for a few hours, and it wasn’t even strong. I even did a touch-up myself! Prior to using, I tested it and an aquarium-grade silicone, and believe it or not, the aquarium-grade one was far stinker, both initially and in the long-term. GE definitely won. It’s been several months, and no mildew has gotten in or underneath it.
I don’t know if the AFM caulk is for showers, but I had some workmen use it in other areas and I’ve been fine with it.
afm has a non toxic caulk; i’ve used it and works fine, and there’s no offgasing
afm has a non toxic caulk; i’ve used it and works fine, and there’s no offgasing