Re-caulk: the $200 Miracle
Every failed silicone line stripped out and renewed — mold's eviction notice.
DIY re-caulks fail because old silicone never fully comes off — new beads peel within months. Our removal is mechanical and chemical, down to clean tile and tub, before a single new bead goes in. As a standalone service it fits in an afternoon; bundled with regrouting it's the detail that makes the whole job look new. Here's what lines we renew and why each matters.
Wethersfield notes
Old Wethersfield owners want the 1920s tile saved, not smashed — regrout-first is the pitch that wins the historic streets. In Wethersfield we re-caulk hundreds of tub lines a year: Old Wethersfield baths need a light touch — regrout and seal the vintage tile, re-tile only what's failing. The ranch streets are the opposite: full surround swaps over keeper tubs. A two-hour service that holds for years — if the substrate beneath is dry, which we verify free.
- Full strip. All old silicone removed mechanically + chemically, not skimmed.
- Every line. Corners, tub/pan joint, ceiling line, fixtures, niche edges, glass track.
- 100% silicone. Mold-resistant, flexible, color-matched — never paintable caulk in showers.
- Stain treatment. Shadowing beneath old beads treated before resealing.
- Included in regrouts. Standalone $120–$300; always bundled in regrout quotes.
Fresh lines across Wethersfield
Grout systems we install across Wethersfield — matched to tile, water and habits.
Sanded polymer
Joints over 1/8" — floors, walls.
Unsanded grout
Hairline joints, polished tile.
Epoxy system
Chemical-proof, zero sealing.
Sealer + colorseal
Clean look that holds.
Common questions
Years, with ventilation and a squeegee habit. We include the 30-second maintenance routine at walkthrough.
We treat shadowing before resealing. If the substrate is soft or the wall reads wet, we show you and price the real fix — no sealing over rot.
All of them: corners, tub/pan joint, ceiling line, fixtures, niche edges, bench seats, glass track. Partial re-caulks leave the next failure in place.
New silicone won't bond to old — it peels within months, trapping grime in between. We strip to bare substrate first, every time. That's the whole secret.