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How to caulk around a tubCaulk has a lifetime. It fails by drying out and cracking. Those cracks allow water to get in areas it shouldn't. With the first signs of decay, the caulk should be removed and replaced to prevent any serious water damage. Read on to learn how to caulk around a tub. 
I removed all of the caulk around the tub first. But before I started, I placed a rag over the drain to avoid any debris going down. The key is to get all of the caulk removed. By creating a neat and clean surface, the new caulk will adhere great. The pictures show the techniques I use to remove caulk. (The pictures of caulk removal are from another project but the technique is the same.) After all of the caulk was removed, I cleaned the whole tub of debris to create a nice, neat work area. 
I applied the caulk, and then smoothed it with a wet thumb. See how to repair moldy caulk on what type of caulk to purchase and how to apply it. In this project, I used my thumb because even my fat index finger wasn't wide enough to bridge the gap without pushing the caulk into the gap too far. Since this caulk is going to bridge a horizontal and vertical surface, I didn't want it to have any crevices that water could pool in. So I used my thumb to make sure the transition from the vertical surface down to the horizontal surface was smooth and the water would not pool on the caulk. 
Make sure you do this project at a convienent time. The caulk takes 24 hours to completely cure. So make sure you won't need to use the shower until sometime later in the next day. So get clean first, then tackle this home improvement project. 
Please see my other related home improvement project, how to caulk around a sink. There are tips on techniques for getting a smooth uniform bead of caulk and saving caulk for later use that will help in making the project easier. Submit to:
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