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   Guest_ | Feb 01, 2000 01:11am | #8

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   What is the best caulk to seal between the tile and bathtub? DAP is the most marketed around my area but doesn't do the trick. It hardens instead of staying a little plyable and dries out and flakes in a few weeks to months. My home is humidified and I use rubbing alcohol as a final cleanup before applying. What do you contractors that do your own plumbing use? Appreciate your response ( I know this is not a plumbing forum, but you always seem to know something about all aspects of homebuilding ). Thanks

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   Guest_ | Jan 30, 2000 06:48pm | #1

   *Jared,

   I used to go through the ritual of applying silicone for many years before switching to a product called "Phenoseal". Once you use it you won't ever want to go back to silicone.

   I'm not a big fan applying a "painters chalk" or one that is siliconized (sp) for the reasons you mentioned.

   Joseph FuscoView Image"Whenever, therefore, people are deceived and form opinions wide of the truth, it is clear that the error has slid into their minds through the medium of certain resemblance's to that truth." Socrates

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   Guest_ | Jan 31, 2000 05:46am | #2

   *Joe, Would you happen to have an address or some way I could find out about purchasing Phenoseal. I can't say that I've ever seen it offered in this area, but it sounds like just the ticket I need to caulk around a shower stall. Thanks, Frank.

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   Guest_ | Jan 31, 2000 05:56am | #3

   *Frank,

   The Home Depots on the east coast stock it. You might try the ones in your neck of the woods. Nice cabinets once again.

   Joseph FuscoView Image"Whenever, therefore, people are deceived and form opinions wide of the truth, it is clear that the error has slid into their minds through the medium of certain resemblance's to that truth." Socrates

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   Joseph_Guarino | Jan 31, 2000 06:56am | #4

   *The first thing I thought of as I read your question was Phenoseal. It is a vinyl adhesive which seems to be imitated quite a bit and is available in many colors and shades. It does stay pliable and cleans up with just water. It is very popular here in the northeast but my brother, a Glidden paint representative in Alabama has never heard of it. The address as it appears on the tube is: Gloucester Co., Inc. P.O. box 428 Franklin, MA. 02038. Good luck and I hope this helps. JoeG1221

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   Guest_ | Jan 31, 2000 10:26am | #5

   *I also use Phenoseal. Like Joe said, once you use it, you'll never go back. It comes in different colors, and can match just about any tile or cultured marble I've ever installed.I get mine at the local Home Depot.James DuHamel

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   Guest_ | Jan 31, 2000 09:11pm | #6

   *Jared and Frank, look here:Good luck with a good product, Steve

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   Guest_ | Jan 31, 2000 11:40pm | #7

   *Thanks to all!! Sent for the Phenoseal color chart - now all I need to find is a Home Depot in the wilds of Southern Indiana. Sounds like just the right product. I'll try Leows.

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   Guest_ | Feb 01, 2000 01:11am | #9

   *There's not a home depot in my area but I did e-mail Phenoseal as to where I could get there product. Thanks all. Thanks Joe Fusco for the comment on the cabinets. Frank "MadDog" Maglin.