In The Powder Room

Oct 11

Wanted: new caulk

Comments (16) by Kim Bongiorno October 11, 2012 - 6:02 AM

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I'm so embarrassed.

My caulk is shrinking.

At first I thought it was just my eyesight failing me. I got out of the shower, looked down at my caulk, and it didn't seem...right. It looked lop-sided. Shriveled.

But it's not that old yet, so I brushed away my worries.

Then I noticed a pattern.

When things got hot and steamy, sometimes the barrier would accidentally get pushed aside.

There'd be spillage all over, which would quickly slide down the pipe, dripping onto the floor below my fixtures.

I thought if I were quick with a towel they wouldn't notice the puddle.

They always noticed the puddle.

So now I need to go find an expert-someone who can tell me how to increase both the length and width of my caulk.

I'd really like my caulk to stay the same color, too.

I wonder whether my new caulk will be nice and straight. Though, as long as it gets laid right away, I won't complain.

Most importantly, I need to find the secret to getting my caulk to hit the right spots. There are some pretty important nooks and crannies my caulk can't reach right now.

What a disappointment that is.

So before I can invite anyone else to stay the night, I need to look into fixing my caulk.

If that means getting my hands dirty in the process of improving my caulk, so be it.

Long, smooth caulk that can take a beating without losing its pliable strength is a beautiful thing.

And I deserve it.

by Kim Bongiorno October 11, 2012 - 6:02 AM

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  Report Fri Oct 12, 2012 - 3:18 am

  by  lhewitt

  Hey Kim, WTF - If this is really about caulk I can help you out. I have skilz. Otherwise, help this bitch out, because I am confused, amused, but confused.?????

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• 5 replies, Last reply by l.hewitt on Sat Oct 13, 2012 at 5:19 pm
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  Report Fri Oct 12, 2012 - 3:19 am

  by  lhewitt

  @lhewitt: Neverfuckingmind - I clicked the link.

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  Report Fri Oct 12, 2012 - 6:41 pm

  by  Kim Bongiorno

  @lhewitt: LMAO! Yes, my caulk needs to be reapplied. Yes, my editor made me laugh when I saw she snuck that link in there. ;)

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  Report Sat Oct 13, 2012 - 12:37 am

  by  lhewitt

  @Kim Bongiorno: She is cunningly clever, isn't she?

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  Report Sat Oct 13, 2012 - 7:24 am

  by  Kim Bongiorno

  @lhewitt: I'd say as far as PR goes, she's a master baiter.

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  Report Sat Oct 13, 2012 - 5:19 pm

  by  l.hewitt

  @Kim Bongiorno: a virtual vaninja

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  Report Fri Oct 12, 2012 - 7:11 pm

  by  Kim

  My kids hate that I say CAULLLLLLK with emphasis on the L sound but I want to make sure that when I say I need caulk, there is no mistaking what I need (otherwise, it wouldn't be discussed in front of kids anyway)

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• 1 reply, Last reply by Kim Bongiorno on Sat Oct 13, 2012 at 7:25 am
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  Report Sat Oct 13, 2012 - 7:25 am

  by  Kim Bongiorno

  @Kim: On one hand, yeah, I see that. On the other hand, it must be hilarious to see you trying so hard not to say a very naughty word. :)

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  Report Fri Oct 12, 2012 - 7:52 am

  by  JD @ Honest Mom

  Wow. I am sooooo tired, I thought you were talking about something else. What? I'm not telling.

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• 1 reply, Last reply by Kim Bongiorno on Fri Oct 12, 2012 at 6:41 pm
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  Report Fri Oct 12, 2012 - 6:41 pm

  by  Kim Bongiorno

  @JD @ Honest Mom: Plumbing, my dear. I speak of some plumbing work that needs to be done in my bathroom by the shower. Whatever could you have thought I meant?

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  Report Thu Oct 11, 2012 - 7:19 pm

  by  Janie Emaus

  Your caulk sounds just like mine!

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• 1 reply, Last reply by Kim Bongiorno on Thu Oct 11, 2012 at 10:32 pm
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  Report Thu Oct 11, 2012 - 10:32 pm

  by  Kim Bongiorno

  @Janie Emaus: Honestly. It's like these caulks all hang out together.

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  Report Thu Oct 11, 2012 - 7:28 pm

  by  HouseTalkN

  OH.MY.CAULK. Don't worry. You'll have nice caulk soon.

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• 1 reply, Last reply by Kim Bongiorno on Thu Oct 11, 2012 at 10:32 pm
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  Report Thu Oct 11, 2012 - 10:32 pm

  by  Kim Bongiorno

  @HouseTalkN: I hope so. I'd love to get my hands on some right away.

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  Report Thu Oct 11, 2012 - 10:05 pm

  by  hollow tree ventures

  I have caulk trouble, too. I keep laying more and more caulk but it never wants to stick around.

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• 1 reply, Last reply by Kim Bongiorno on Thu Oct 11, 2012 at 10:31 pm
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  Report Thu Oct 11, 2012 - 10:31 pm

  by  Kim Bongiorno

  @hollow tree ventures: I think your caulk is intimidated. Are your cracks too wide? Too deep?

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