Our problem is that we live in an apt complex and the caulking seems to stretch. There aare actual holes in ours . I dont know if they dont push it in enough or they dont put it on thick enough. We have had them do it over 4 times!
As I was scrubbing my bathroom floor today, I decided it was time to re-caulk...then I get on Hometalk and see your post...talk about timely...thanks so much for the great tip!
Thank you so much, I have never achieved a straight line with caulk. I never thought of this - ever. Great idea and I want to thank you for posting it.
It's a coincidence but I was just saying to my husband last night that the toilet in one of our 2 bathrooms needs a re-caulking. The idea given for a bathtub is fine but I think "yuck!!" when I think of using the finger -smoothing technique re the toilet. I guess the disposable gloves I have would work...yes??
wipe surface with vinegar first, foe adhesion. Without tape use a small pin hole in your caulk and a damp rag to smooth the caulk and wipe away any excess.
Becky H, wear disposable gloves. Or just cut a finger off to use and save the rest for next time you're caulking.