Area above shower after wallpaper was removed
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B. Enne on Nov 18, 2015If trim or moulding is out of your price range, I would caulk where you can. For the ½ inch gap, you can use this before caulking: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-E-O-3-8-in-x-20-ft-Caulk-Saver-C21H/100067266?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-100165680-_-100067266-_-N Use the best caulking you can afford rated for showers: silicone-based (more flexible) or PVA (not as flexible but longer lasting--may be okay in your application) and mildew resistant. Here are some tips: http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infxtra/infcau.htmlHelpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Nov 18, 2015It is hard to tell by the picture, is that tile or wood?Helpful Reply
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Patti Nicholas on Nov 18, 2015It's hard to tell, but I'm guessing that is smooth drywall above the shower. I would scrape out all the old caulk first to make sure there was no water damage ( it looks clear but you never know), then replace with new caulk. Make sure you use a type that is specific for the area it is being used in. Window door caulk does NOT work well around a tub/shower. For very wide gaps you can wedge something between the drywall and shower wall to provide support behind the caulk, I've used cut up pool noodles before, then caulk over that. This isn't a perfect solution, but will hold for quite a few years and no one will ever know until it's torn apart for the next remodel.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Godwin on Nov 18, 2015The shower is a one piece fiberglass unit and the wall is drywallHelpful Reply
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Nancy Godwin on Nov 18, 2015Y'all are the best. I'm excited to get back to the project.Helpful Reply
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Moxie on Jan 15, 2016Ii would put wood trim over the messHelpful Reply
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Debi53 on Jan 18, 2016Make sure you use a paintable, waterproof bathroom caulk. That way it will adhere to your shower surround and you can paint it to create a seamless finish. Just be sure that you smooth it (I use a damp finger) as you go. If you have larger gaps, you might have to do several applications in those areas, but it is not hard at all. Just fill and smooth; let it dry; fill and smooth again until you get all the gaps filled. Let it cure and then prime and paint just as if it were your wall. Here is a link to two types you could use. http://www.lowes.com/pd_447489-72643-LW90036___?productId=4408231&pl=1&Ntt=paintable+bathroom+caulk http://www.lowes.com/pd_447482-68-18526___?productId=4619618&pl=1&Ntt=paintable+bathroom+caulk#BVRRWidgetIDHelpful Reply
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