Comments on: Bathroom Breakthrough

By: Ashley B.

Ashley B. — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:16:25 +0000

I knew you guys would have an excellent tip on this.
We’ve just started weather proofing our windows and I struggled with the silicone caulk for an hour (and you can tell by the looks of it).
I should have come to you first! However, I’ll be using this tip for the remaining windows. :)
Anyway, LOVE this site!! You two have been a HUGE help in many of our home improvements.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

By: GC

GC — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:43:17 +0000

OMG, thank you so much for the tip. It was simple and the results look great. You guys are my inspiration to try more DIY projects :)

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:49:54 +0000

Great tip! So glad you figured out how to make it smooth with a second swipe!

xo,
s

By: Sophia

Sophia — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:36:56 +0000

You guys have the best blog. I’ve been following for years. When I figured I had to caulk my shower, you were my go-to resource and this page popped up. Thank goodness!

One thing I’d add though…I found that I needed to smooth down the caulk with my finger a second time after the painter’s tape was removed…otherwise, for some reason, the act of ripping off the painter’s tape raised the edge of the caulk up off the tile so it didn’t lay flat. I think it might be because I spaced my painter’s tape much closer than it looks like you did in the picture so that when I smoothed the caulk over the first time, I had caulk spillover onto the tape all the way across.

By: laura

laura — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:24:41 +0000

We have the SAME bathroom…it is simultaneously fabulous and horrific! I read up on adding a third color to the black and white palette, and we chose a violet color and it looks great. I find the black and white color and the squareness of the design (in our bathroom walls are also done in subway black and white) to be too “hard” and so to soften it I found the ideas of uses artwork and textiles with a swirled pattern and in our bathroom that softened up the look a lot. I will post a pic for you….

By: April

April — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:15:06 +0000

Hello from Texas! I just accomplished my first caulking project today, and I used the “tape trick”. It turned out so well! Thanks for your help!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:09:39 +0000

Waterproof white silicone caulk by Dap. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:06:07 +0000

What kind of caulking did you use?

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:40:39 +0000

How about using black suway tiles or black and white hex tiles as a detail near the top? Otherwise just check out the tile store near you for ideas. Good luck!

xo,
s

By: Dianne

Dianne — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:36:11 +0000

Hi, Love your site. I have this floor in my small bath. My shower surround is all white. Due to damage, it has to be replaced. Im going back with white, but would like a simple black design near the top. Can you give me an idea. My home was built in 1952 and want to keep it true to the period. Thank You, Dianne