grout vs caulk in kitchen

2 years ago

where the backsplash meets the counter there is grout about seven years old. it is cracked behind the faucet. should i regrout or just caulk or both..

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Joseph Corlett, LLC

2 years ago

Decontaminate the joint and clean it with acetone. Without tape, push, don't pull, a bead of color matched silicone into the joint. Spritz it with Windex, spit on your finger and smooth out the joint.

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Home Interiors With Ease
2 years ago
Caulk
Lyn Nielson
2 years ago
Caulk.

first tape off the 'seam' with some blue painters tape so you get a clean finish.

top and bottom... yes, it takes a minute, but you'll get a nice clean, narrow finish
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HU-862725558
2 years ago
Remove the grout in the joint first. Then caulk.
Anne Duke
2 years ago
Do it fast, too. This happened to me and was one reason we had to do a renovation. What a mess water does.
Maily Sen
2 years ago
It’s best to remove the cracked grout and replace it with caulk. Caulk is more flexible and better suited for areas where the countertop and backsplash meet, as it can handle movement and prevent future cracking.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Silicane caulk is the right choice but now you very carefully need to remove that grout and it will be a PITA to do but worth it. I would not do caulk over that mess it is just looking for a place for mold to happen under the caulk. While you are doing this why not get a new less dated backsplash too