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  "name": "Do you need to caulk bathroom molding after installation?",
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      "name": "Do you need to caulk bathroom molding after installation?",
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        "text": "Bathroom molding must be caulked along the top and bottom edges with a high-grade, waterproof acrylic latex or silicone caulk. Caulk prevents steam, shower spray, and condensation from slipping behind the trim, where trapped moisture can encourage mold growth or damage the drywall. However, you should leave a tiny gap at the floor level if using baseboards on uneven tile, filling it with flexible caulk rather than rigid grout. Caulking also conceals minor wall irregularities and creates a clean, paint-ready seam along uneven bathroom walls.",
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        "description": "Yes, bathroom molding should always be sealed with waterproof caulk along the edges to prevent moisture and steam from getting trapped behind the trim."
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  "description": "Yes, bathroom molding should always be sealed with waterproof caulk along the edges to prevent moisture and steam from getting trapped behind the trim."
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