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    Aug 14, 2009, 09:01 PM
    Caulk over grout?
    I read some of the info regarding caulk vs grout. I had my tiled shower grout cleaned about 2 years ago. Mold and mildew have made their home in what I thougt was the grout between the tiled floor and the tiled wall of the shower. I removed what I thought was grout but I think it was actually silicone caulk laid over the grout. I am down to the grout now which is very clean looking and white. My question: should I just seal the grout and go with that or relay the silicone? I'm confused.
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    Aug 15, 2009, 03:07 PM

    Remove grout 1/8'' below surface and use kitchen and bathroom chaulking to seal. This chaulk is mildew resistant.

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    Aug 16, 2009, 10:55 AM

    Where tiles walls meet the floor you must caulk not grount. Dap makes a bathroom caulk with a mildewcide built into it.
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