View Full Version : Stop the cracking of caulk?
StaticFX
Jan 9, 2009, 08:05 AM
In my kitchen, I use subway tile to make a backsplash (well, I went up about 2 feet). Anyway, the seal between the counter and the tiles keeps cracking! I have tried 3 times. I am about to try again... Any tips, or some special product that will help it not crack?
KISS
Jan 9, 2009, 08:15 AM
How big is the gap?
What did you use?
StaticFX
Jan 9, 2009, 08:25 AM
I used the standard kitchen & bath caulk. The gap is maybe 1/8 - 1/4 "
KISS
Jan 9, 2009, 08:46 AM
The 1/4" gap is the problem. Caulks are generally not designed to handle this.
You're going to have to provide a backing with say one of the expanding foam adhesives, so that you have a max of about 1/8 x 1/4" area to fill.
I might try this or similar. Sil-Bond RTV 3500 (http://www.silco-inc.com/silco4.htm)
Try a marine store.
StaticFX
Jan 9, 2009, 09:17 AM
I will double check the height of the gap.. (just going by memory lol... )
So basically, I need to fill in the "back" of the gap with something else, then cover the front with some good caulk?
KISS
Jan 9, 2009, 09:31 AM
Yep. Something like this:
Latex Foam Sealant (http://www.toolbase.org/Technology-Inventory/walls/latex-foam-sealant)