Cracked, peeling or deteriorated caulk can make showers, tubs and tiled areas look worn while leaving joints unprotected.
The Grout Medic removes failed caulk and replaces it with a clean, properly finished seal throughout Kingwood, The Woodlands and surrounding communities.
Caulk is designed to remain flexible, but it can eventually shrink, crack, separate or discolor.
Once the seal begins to fail, simply applying new caulk over the old material usually does not provide a clean or lasting result. The deteriorated caulk should be removed before the joint is properly prepared and recaulked.
Existing failed caulk is removed from the affected joint and the area is cleaned and prepared before new caulk is applied.
Proper preparation is important because new caulk needs a clean surface to bond effectively.
The finished joint is then smoothed for a neat, consistent appearance.
Caulk and grout are used in different areas.
Grout is generally used between individual tiles, while flexible caulk is commonly used where surfaces meet or change direction, such as shower corners, tub edges and certain transitions.
If the grout between tiles is cracking or deteriorating, regrouting may be the appropriate service instead.
For the best result, deteriorated caulk should usually be removed before new material is applied. Applying new caulk over cracked, loose or contaminated material can prevent proper adhesion and leave the underlying problem in place.
The Grout Medic provides professional recaulking throughout both local service areas.
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Caulk may need replacement when it is cracked, peeling, separating from the surface, missing in sections or no longer creating a consistent seal.
Existing failed caulk should generally be removed first. Removing the old material allows the joint to be cleaned and prepared so the new caulk can bond properly.
No. Recaulking replaces flexible sealant used around joints, corners and transitions. Regrouting replaces deteriorated grout between tiles.
Sometimes. Surface buildup may respond to cleaning, but caulk that remains badly stained, cracked or deteriorated may be better replaced.
Caulk can crack because of age, movement between surfaces, poor adhesion or deterioration of the material. Repeated failure in the same area may need additional evaluation before new caulk is installed.
No. Failed caulk can often be removed and replaced without replacing the surrounding tile or remodeling the entire shower.
If the caulk around your shower, tub or tiled surface is cracking, peeling or separating, we can evaluate the joint and determine whether recaulking is the right solution.
