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Silicone sealant
Also called: caulk, silicone caulk
A paste you squeeze into gaps around a bathroom or sink. It sets like rubber and keeps water out.
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When you'd need this
- The caulk in my bathroom turned black
- The caulk is peeling off
- Water is leaking through the gap
Measure and check before you buy
- Where it will be used (bathroom, window frame or kitchen)
- Type (mold-resistant, general purpose, acetoxy cure, etc.)
- Color
- Drying time