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Caulked my own bathtub last month. Saved $150.
Had a gap growing behind the tub in my rental. Water was getting in. Called a pro, he quoted $200. Nope. Watched a 5 minute video instead. Bought a $6 tube of silicone and a $2 tool. Took me 45 minutes. Looks decent. Not perfect but no more water damage. Anyone else do their own bathroom fixes and regret it later?
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jennysullivan13d ago
Oh yeah, that 'looks decent' part is the key. I did my kitchen sink drain a couple years ago, thought I was a hero. Six months later it started leaking again and the cabinet underneath was all warped. Turned out I didn't clean the pipe properly before the sealant went on. Now I double check everything with a flashlight like a maniac.
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thomas27513d ago
Man that sucks, @jennysullivan. I did the same thing with a toilet wax ring last year, thought I had it down perfect. Three months later I found water stains on the ceiling downstairs. Now I take pictures before and during every repair so I can go back and check if something goes wrong. It's amazing how one little step can mess everything up.
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paul34613d ago
Wait, shouldn't you use plumber's putty or a gasket instead of sealant on a sink drain?
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