Backsplash Caulk

fast pasquale

Just finished a back splash (marble) and cntrtops (ceramic tile).. all 12x12's and i want to caulk the transition from the countertops to the backsplash. What should i use? Silicone? Latex caulk? the latex with silicone caulk. Im assuming i want something with a mildicide (sp?) also?? I obviously need something that's water RESISTANT. Thanks

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Pasquale Floors

DesPro

go here : http://www.contractortalk.com/f74/caulking-tile-backsplash-15398/

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Forry

K+B silicone.

woodmagman

Silicone, mildew resistent, clear, hair line bead..................happy customer.

A.W.Davis

We always use a sanded grout caulking that matches the tile grout.

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AtlanticWBConst

My vote: Mildew resistant clear silicone

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A.W.Davis

this is the exact product we use

http://www.homesupplies4u.com/tilegrout_caulk.htm

Moisture and mildew resistant
Siliconized 4 Unlimited colors
Moisture and mildew resistant

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Same Old

If you want a very nice clean line, mask either side of the caulk joint to leave the size you want and then caulk. I picked up that trick from granite installers. The brown paper mask about 2 1/2" wide works pretty well. It's gummed only on one edge like a post-it note. It works very well for masking straight lines in this application.

AtlanticWBConst

A.W. -

Thanks for the info...I bookmarked the link you provided

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fast pasquale

A.W.. that's the product that i used..it was sanded and was color matched to my grout. I actually filled it with grout first.. let it dry for 2 days then used the caulk... we'll see....thanks for the info guys..

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