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    WMorg555 Posts: 105, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 12, 2011, 10:33 AM
    Shower grouting
    What is the best material to use to re-grout around the edges of my bathroom shower. The person who installed it used some kind of rubber material that comes apart every time I try to clean the mildew. I want to completely clean out all the rubber material and re-grout so it can withstand scrubbing to clean mildew on the seams. Thanks.
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    Jun 16, 2011, 07:58 AM

    " the edges of my bathroom shower" exactly where is this spot? I agree with Mark but not if this is where the wall meets the shower pan or in a corner. That area needs caulk, not grout, and that can also contain Microban. DAP Products - Caulks and Sealants - DAP® KWIK SEAL PLUS® Premium Kitchen & Bath Adhesive Caulk w/MICROBAN®
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    Jun 16, 2011, 10:33 AM

    I agree with you entirely, Bob... why I removed that post and am posting this post, now!

    DAP is a great product and will do very nicely here. However, I like the newer GE silicone II... drys in 1 hour and is mildew resistant with a 10 year mold-free product protection ingredient.

    Check it out at this link:

    GE Silicone II K/B Supreme Withstands Water One Hour After Application

    I have used this quite successfully in many applications over the last year or two and am happy to recommend it!

    Either caulking will do fine! Remove your old caulking, use some isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) to clean/dry the area and then apply either caulking as needed.

    Good day!

    Mark
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    Jul 3, 2011, 02:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    " the edges of my bathroom shower" exactly where is this spot? I agree with Mark but not if this is where the wall meets the shower pan or in a corner. That area needs caulk, not grout, and that can also contain Microban. DAP Products - Caulks and Sealants - DAP® KWIK SEAL PLUS® Premium Kitchen & Bath Adhesive Caulk w/MICROBAN®
    It is where the wall meets the shower pan and the corners.
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    Jul 3, 2011, 06:56 AM

    Then do not grout this at all, use caulk, either Mark's or my recommendation should be perfect.
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