What Went Wrong with Our Shower Caulk?

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Asked By NewHomeNinja42 On

Hey, fellow homeowners! We're new to this whole house thing and recently tackled our bathroom, particularly the window in our shower. Despite wiping down the windowsill after each shower, it gets all gross and moldy. We removed the old caulk, sanded it down, and then applied DAP Alex fast dry latex caulk with silicone. After letting it cure for a few hours, we painted over it with Kilz 2 and then used SW super paint. We let everything dry for four days, but now the caulk is spongy and easily wipes off, and the paint is peeling. What did we do wrong? I'll attach a picture for reference! Thanks for any help!

1 Answer

Answered By HomeRepairQueen On

Also, did the caulk you're using say 'paintable' on it? If not, that could be part of the problem. Paint usually won't stick to regular silicone. So, always look for that 'paintable' label when you buy, it's a game changer! Just my two cents!

NewHomeNinja42 -

Yes! Definitely paintable.

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