Seam between bathtub and wall tile

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  • ivk
    New Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 1

    #1

    Seam between bathtub and wall tile

    What should be put into the seam between the wall tile and bathtub ? My contractor used the wall tile grout, but it is getting very wet, and darkens, after I take a shower and small amount of water accumulates at the edge of the bathtub.
  • Redwood
    Journeyman
    • Feb 2009
    • 512

    #2
    My Preference would be Polyseamseal Caulk.
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    • HayZee518
      Deity
      • Jul 2004
      • 8747

      #3
      because grout, even when it hardens will wick up water behind the tile I would use a silicone caulk or a white hardening caulk between the lowest edge and the tub. caulk is flexible, grout is not.

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      • pushkins
        General Contractor
        • Mar 2006
        • 1895

        #4
        Yep, that grout between tile and tub is going to crack and fall out eventually.
        Little about a lot and a lot about a little.
        Every day is a learning day.

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