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buildyourown t1_ixv4r6s wrote

Good caulk doesn't crack. They either used grout (super hard, should only be used for butt joints) or painters caulk (super cheap, should be used for interior painted surfaces)

Go buy some good caulk. Cut the old stuff out and redo.

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b00tsRandolph OP t1_ixv51et wrote

Any brand recs for good caulk?

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Ekeenan86 t1_ixv5gt8 wrote

The caulk you want is Dap Dynaflex 230. Very flexible and easy to work with, sold at Home Depot.

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buildyourown t1_ixv647p wrote

I'm not a fan of 230. It skins over fast and is tough to tool. I'd consider it premium painter caulk.

For a kitchen bath buy real silicone. It's going to be $10

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Beneficial-Shower-42 t1_ixw2xl5 wrote

I always use silicone. We used it at work all the time. Wet your finger when smoothing it out.

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AlienPrimate t1_ixzkxza wrote

Geocel is by far the best caulk. I've done residing jobs on 40-50 year old siding that had Geocel and it still has to be peeled off in one solid line or cut down the middle.

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ElGuapo315 t1_ixv8b0b wrote

I'm betting it's grout as well. Seen that too many times between horizontal and vertical surface. Caulk always.

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XFactor-41 t1_ixxq73m wrote

Could be the color matched unsanded caulk if there is grout nearby. It’s not as bad as cheap painters caulk, but isn’t great either.

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