Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    EllieRemar's Avatar
    EllieRemar Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Nov 20, 2012, 07:25 PM
    How do I restore the yellowed silicone at joint of countertop and backsplash
    Our bathroom has white Corian countertop with a white Corian backsplash. The clear silicone where they meet has yellow as it has been about 10 years since installation. How do I get rid of the yellow?
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Nov 21, 2012, 04:13 AM
    You use a caulk removing tool or a utility knife, cut the old caulk, clean the joint and recaulk.
    kidolph's Avatar
    kidolph Posts: 90, Reputation: 12
    Junior Member
    		  
    #3

    Nov 21, 2012, 06:50 AM
    Ellie

    Remove the old material. It should be silicone. If the joint is tight you may need a razor blade to get it out. Use a tooth brush to clean with alcohol. When that has evaporated apply white 100% silicone (adhesive or caulk) trying to push it back into the joint.

    When you are through applying DO NOT wipe or try to smooth the material out. Allow to cure for 48 hours. Then with a razor knife cut across the joint. That is, with the knife flat against the back splash and tip lightly touching the top, separate the silicone from the back splash. When that is complete you can peal the adhesive from the top.

    This will give you a better joint than you originally had and will not have to replace.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Using Silicone instead of Grout on Granite Tile Countertop [ 0 Answers ]

On the diy network yesterday, someone mentioned using silicone applied to the edge of granite tile and pushing the tiles together as close as possible instead of grouting. Has anyone used this method? What are the pros and cons?

Restore Joint Tenancy [ 2 Answers ]

My wife and I own a home in a California common interest development, held in Joint Tenancy. Only owners can use the common facilities. We conveyed by grant deed a one-tenth of 1% undivided interest in the property to our son and daughter-in-law in order to permit them to use the facilities. Did...

How do I restore a Corian countertop to its original color? [ 1 Answers ]

I have a Corian countertop in my master bath that has yellowed with time. (The house was built in '91.) It's (or it was) white with turqouise swishes (can't think of the word!). I'm getting the house ready to put on the market and that countertop is definitely not a selling point. I can't afford a...

Yellowed white hair [ 1 Answers ]

My white hair (I have a mix of dark brown and white-all natural). I have tried all kinds of shampoo for white hair, they don't take out the yellow for me. My hairdresser tried products to lift out the minerals and all that did was make it worse. What can I do to get the yellow out? HELP!

When I try to go back to restore point, my comuter doesn't go to restore. [ 3 Answers ]

Hi.. how do I restore my system

View more questions Search