The best caulk to use on granite is 100 silicone caulk.
Caulk used in kitchen inbetween granite and tile backsplash.
Caulking discoloration removal by.
Ceramic tile and stone consultants suggests astm c920 silicone sealant as the best silicone caulk for granite countertops.
The right material for that is a top quality silicone caulk.
Your home may have latex caulk which is not as durable and is prone to becoming discolored with use.
If you have questions about caulking or anything having to do with tile or stone you can get ready answers at the john bridge tile advice forums.
Any suggestions for removing the old caulk.
The video covers how to remove existing caulk.
When grout is used in the crack between the tiled wall and the countertop the job will look great the one spot where caulk not grout should be used is the seam between the countertop and the backsplash.
How to install caulk on a kitchen tile back splash.
There s no trick really.
Another place to use caulking instead of grout is where a tile surround joins a bathtub deck.
Anonymous the caulk between my granite and tile backsplash turned dark yellow even 15 feet away from the sink.
Home improvement chris shows you how to install caulk on a kitchen tile back splash.
I m installing a kitchen backsplash using tumbled marble tile.
In that case though you must use a silicone caulk that is not water soluble.
We plan to remove it and re caulk with clear 100 silicone.