Caulking will not stay on base of shower.?

Question

I've had to re-caulk the outside base of my shower 3 times, and it just will not stay on. I cannot put it on the inside base because the water will soften it and it will come off. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

Are you giving it enough time to dry?

Is your bathroom un-commonly humid?  

Try it again, but give it plenty of time to dry and place a fan outside the bathroom door on high.  Aim it so that it pulls the air out of the bathroom.

Answer 2

Did you try wiping the surface with rubbing alcohol first?

Answer 3

How long did you wait after caulking the shower to use it?  Most caulks require 24 - 72 hours to cure.  Any water during that time will prevent the caulk from adhering properly.

Answer 4

Clean the area well and make sure the area is dry. Use a tub and shower caulk, allow the caulk to dry for at least 2-4 hours before you shower again. It sounds like you had used the wrong type of caulk or didn't allow the caulk to cure proper.  

Good Luck

Answer 5

remove ALL the caulk from the outside of the shower. Take a piece of 100 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the area you want to caulk. Once sanded, wipe down with a rag that has alcohol on it and then apply the caulk. This should make it adhere well, as you have roughed the surface up and properly cleansed the area

Answer 6

try this, be sure surface is completly dry, use some alcohol to clean the spot your about to aply it ,dont use your bath until it dry completly