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  "name": "Do bathroom baseboards and casing need to be caulked?",
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      "name": "Do bathroom baseboards and casing need to be caulked?",
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        "text": "Yes, sealing bathroom trim with a waterproof, flexible acrylic-latex or silicone-blend caulk is essential. Caulk seals the tiny gaps between the baseboard, drywall, and finished tile, preventing steam, cleaning water, and shower splashes from seeping behind walls where mold can develop. However, sealing requires practical care: always ensure surfaces are completely dry before applying caulk. If water is already trapped behind the molding, caulking the edges can trap moisture against the wall studs. A proper installation involves leaving an expansion gap, nailing into wall studs, and caulking all top edges and miter joints cleanly.",
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        "description": "Yes. Caulking seals gaps between trim, tile, and drywall, preventing moisture and water splashes from seeping behind walls and causing rot."
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  "description": "Yes. Caulking seals gaps between trim, tile, and drywall, preventing moisture and water splashes from seeping behind walls and causing rot."
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