Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Caulking over old caulk

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boomerrookie
05-26-08, 09:34 AM
Does anyone know from experience whether a "siliconized" latex caulk, such as DAP ALEX-plus will bond to a non-paintable caulk such as GE Silicone II? Thanks in advance

PottyAnimal
05-26-08, 01:08 PM
It's been my experience that silicone won't even stick to old silicone. It's best to remove the old silicone and reapply a fresh bead. You don't have to get way down into the joint. Just remove what you can from the surface to ensure a good bond.
Allison1888
05-26-08, 03:05 PM
You are better off removing the old stuff. Also make sure the area is dry when you are applying new.

HotinOKC
05-26-08, 03:20 PM
You are better off removing the old stuff. Also make sure the area is dry when you are applying new.

Isn't that what the poster above you stated? :rolleyes: