Q&A for How to Seal Around a Basin or Bathtub with Silicone

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    Is it possible to only partially reseal around the bath tub? I only need to replace a short length on the back wall.
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    The only way to seal both parts together properly would be with heat, which is likely to take more time than replacing the whole thing (as well as potential for burns). Unless you don't mind it looking botched, in which case you can just use some polyfill to seal the joining crease.
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    How long should I wait before it's dry?
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    24 hours will be ample time for the seal to fully cure to its entire depth.
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    What can be applied to new GE silicone caulking to prevent future mold problems?
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    An exhaust fan that's properly piped to the outdoors. The reason for visible mold is lack of ventilation, not the caulk. Vent the area for twice the time the water was used to evacuate excess humidity.
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    How do I open up a silicone gun to insert a tube of silicone?
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    Hold down the trigger and pull on the pressure rod from the back of the gun.
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