Your home may have latex caulk which is not as durable and is prone to becoming discolored with use.
Clear caulk for granite.
Caulking discoloration removal by.
Ge supreme silicone 10 1 oz.
Innerbond c 770 stone marble granite caulk is a 100 silicone adhesive sealant specially formulated to adhere to non porous surfaces such as cultured marble granite and natural stone.
Crystal clear granite and marble caulk 12 pack m90036 the home depot.
Sticks to almost anything wet or dry even in extreme heat and freezing temperatures.
Countertop specialty comment.
Granite countertops are expensive amenities in a home and they at eye level so it is important to get good straight caulk lines when installing the new caulk.
Anonymous the caulk between my granite and tile backsplash turned dark yellow even 15 feet away from the sink.
Wait the recommended time for the sealant to absorb into the granite usually 15 to 20 minutes but sometimes much longer.
C 770 provides a flexible mildew resistant watertight seal for both interior and exterior use.
Any suggestions for removing the old caulk.
Recaulking your granite countertop with 100 silicone caulk is the best way to make your granite countertop look like new again.
The granite fabricator sales rep said the painter is the one who caulks the tops the granite scheduler was the one who said the tile setter i think she was confusing this with a shower curb or niche ledge.
Lexel won t let you down.
Don t let it sit longer than recommended because that could discolor.
Use on tile granite glass vinyl wood metals plastics drywall and much more.
There s no trick really.
But granite s porous surface can accumulate dirt grime and bacteria that can sully its appearance and deteriorate the layer of clear sealant that protects it from chipping and discoloration.
Dap dynaflex ultra 10 1 clear advanced exterior window door and siding sealant 12 pack.
Lexel clear caulk is 19 times clearer than silicone and won t yellow or cloud up over time.
The best caulk to use on granite is 100 silicone caulk.
We plan to remove it and re caulk with clear 100 silicone.