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Re-caulk: the $200 Miracle

Every failed silicone line stripped out and renewed — mold's eviction notice.

Grout belongs on flat joints. Every corner, tub-to-tile line and fixture penetration should be flexible silicone — and in most Berlin baths that silicone died years ago, inviting the black creeping lines every cleaner fails on. A full re-caulk strips every bead to bare substrate, treats any staining beneath, and lays fresh mold-resistant silicone with proper tooling. It's the cheapest transformation in bathroom care, and we include it in every regrout.

Berlin notes

Berlin's most common call: a fiberglass surround gone yellow and chalky around a perfectly good tub — re-tile the walls, keep the tub. In Berlin we re-caulk hundreds of tub lines a year: Kensington's older baths still run the original 4x4 wall tile over plaster, usually with a failing caulk line at the tub. The ranch baths are fiberglass tubs with surround panels yellowed at the seams — the classic re-tile trigger. A two-hour service that holds for years — if the substrate beneath is dry, which we verify free.

  • 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.
Materials

Fresh lines across Berlin

Grout systems we install across Berlin — matched to tile, water and habits.

Polymer grout

Flexible, dense, mold-resistant joints.

Epoxy grout

Stain-proof; the forever option.

Color-seal coating

Uniform color + stain shield.

Penetrating sealer

Invisible protection, reapplied.

FAQ

Common questions

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.
How long does it last?
Years, with ventilation and a squeegee habit. We include the 30-second maintenance routine at walkthrough.