Just installed acrylic Delta Tub and 3 piece surround (attach to studs type)

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I now need to caulk the vertical joints and at the tub. The directions don't saw what type of sealant. The tub and surround are acrylic and if I remember, during a phone conversation with Delta they said to use latex caulk. I think (not sure) they said the caulk tube can contain no more than 20% silicone.

We don't have a fan in the bathroom and end up with mold problems. I don't think Latex has the mildew protection like silicone.

Tomorrow I am calling Delta to make sure about the sealant in question.

Which one to use is my question.

The tub directions said - do not use plumbers putty. I showed the directions to the plumber but he went a head and used putty. Not sure if that will be a problem in the future. I am also not sure why he didn't listen to my request to not use plumbers putty. Maybe I am off base but it was in the directions and they don't put it there for no reason.
 

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Today I called Delta.

If anyone installs the Laurel tub surround and their Laurel tub the correct caulk is DAP 3.0. At almost $8 a tube that fits in a gun is a bit expensive. I will use it.
 

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Today I called Delta.

If anyone installs the Laurel tub surround and their Laurel tub the correct caulk is DAP 3.0. At almost $8 a tube that fits in a gun is a bit expensive. I will use it.

Can you let me know if the DAP 3.0 worked? I have caulked this thing twice now and DAP kwik seal comes right out within a day or so - some online suggest Lexel for the acrylic surround.
 

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The DAP 3.0 is still in there and hasn't tried to come out. You aren't going to see a bright / shiny finish with it but it stays where you put it. It is not the cheapest caulk on the shelf.


Can you let me know if the DAP 3.0 worked? I have caulked this thing twice now and DAP kwik seal comes right out within a day or so - some online suggest Lexel for the acrylic surround.
 
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