Jwhitman
New Member
I installed a tub wall kit recently and the install went well. I waited 5 days to take the first shower and with-in 3 days one area od the caulking between the tub and the wall started to peal off the tub side and then as I scratched it with my finger nail it flacked away. I cleaned the area up and re-applied
( Perhaps a bad spot in the tube) This time I put a oil heater in the tub and let the caulking cure for 7 days. Then began showering again. 5 days later another area started to do the same thing. The caulking appears to be not staying stuck on the tub side. This is also seemed to be why it occurred the first time. I thought perhaps the tub was too cold, causing it not to stick well. Prior to showering the caulking in both cases looked real good. Any ideas on what might be happening? The tub doesn't appear to be moving. I read where some folks recommend filling the tub with water while the caulking sets. I really am having a hard time knowing what to do next. Any ideas would be appreciated. I am using polysealseam kitchen and bath Ultra. I have applied caulking and silicone for years and never have encoutered such trouble.
Thanks,
J
( Perhaps a bad spot in the tube) This time I put a oil heater in the tub and let the caulking cure for 7 days. Then began showering again. 5 days later another area started to do the same thing. The caulking appears to be not staying stuck on the tub side. This is also seemed to be why it occurred the first time. I thought perhaps the tub was too cold, causing it not to stick well. Prior to showering the caulking in both cases looked real good. Any ideas on what might be happening? The tub doesn't appear to be moving. I read where some folks recommend filling the tub with water while the caulking sets. I really am having a hard time knowing what to do next. Any ideas would be appreciated. I am using polysealseam kitchen and bath Ultra. I have applied caulking and silicone for years and never have encoutered such trouble.
Thanks,
J