Laying a smooth clean looking bead of caulk is tricky.
Caulk for vinyl tub surround.
The almond caulk has a unique appearance and adheres to most surfaces.
Once the caulk s integrity is compromised water can invade the wall causing rot in the framing around the tub.
Once you apply the silicone caulk it will be ready for exposure in about 30 minutes.
The caulk prevents water from leaking past the seams into the framing behind the surround.
Caulk made of pure silicone or siliconized latex acrylic i e latex or acrylic caulk with added silicone adheres well to common shower and tub materials including porcelain ceramic stone.
The caulk is the watertight seal between the bathtub and the wall.
As such it is ideal for the kitchen tub showers sink backsplashes and other plumbing applications and fixtures.
Lay a bead of caulk along the bottom edge of the back wall near the tub base.
Tube of tub and tile caulk and you can clean and recaulk the tub in less than an hour.
Apply the tub surround adhesive to the back wall and use a trowel to spread it over the entire surface where the panel will go.
As you do try to keep the adhesive inside the lines.
Replacing the caulking will prevents.
Through use and age the caulk may become dry rotted or moldy.