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    Diannaminard Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 10, 2009, 09:02 AM
    The sanded caulking I'm using keeps cracking as it is drying
    I've recently redone the tile surround of my tub. I have purchased the matching sanded caulking for the corners and such. (by the way what a pain and mess to deal with). I can't seem to get it all to dry without cracks. Is there something I am missing or doing wrong?

    Also, is there any suggestions on apply this sanded caulk? It is EXTREMLEY difficult to work with and is very messy.

    Any ideas or helpful suggestions is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,
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    Jan 10, 2009, 10:13 AM

    I have never heard of sanded caulk, could you be talking about sanded grout? How thick is you crack that you are filling.
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