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.
Middletown notes
Middletown rental turnover drives year-round surround and shower-floor work — durable porcelain, dark grout, sealed twice. In Middletown we re-caulk hundreds of tub lines a year: Downtown Victorians hide clawfoot-era plumbing walls behind bad 70s tile; the student rentals near Wesleyan burn through surrounds and caulk yearly. Shower floors take the worst beating in the county's hardest-used tubs. A two-hour service that holds for years — if the substrate beneath is dry, which we verify free.
Fresh lines across Middletown
What goes between Middletown tiles: the shortlist we trust and warranty.
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.