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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.

  • 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.

New Britain notes

New Britain landlords are the highest-volume tile customers in the footprint: surround re-tiles and regrouts between tenants, priced to repeat. In New Britain we re-caulk hundreds of tub lines a year: New Britain baths work the hardest: rental tubs with painted-over tile, missing grout, cracked floors at the toilet base. Landlords need fast, durable, cheap-to-maintain — porcelain, epoxy grout, sealed caulk lines. A two-hour service that holds for years — if the substrate beneath is dry, which we verify free.

Materials

Fresh lines across New Britain

What goes between New Britain tiles: the shortlist we trust and warranty.

Sanded polymer — Joints over 1/8" — floors, walls.
Unsanded grout
Epoxy system
Sealer + colorseal
FAQ

Common questions

Which lines do you renew?

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.

Why not just caulk over the old caulk?

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.

What caulk do you use?

100% silicone, mold-resistant, color-matched. Never paintable latex in wet areas — it feeds mildew and cracks with movement.

Re-caulk only — what does it cost?

$120–$300 for a full shower/tub detail, often same-week. Always included free-standing inside every regrout quote.