Mastic caulk around pool, questions for DIY

pcm2a

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Aug 25, 2017
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Mt Juliet, Tn
15 year old caulk around the pool has separated in some spots. I've hunted for a year on someone that will come out and do the proper caulk install. Pool companies and masons tell me to just mortar it in, that no one uses caulk. :mad: I guess the only way to get it done is to do it myself. Any credibility to these places?

Picture attached of the worst area. 80% of it still looks great after all this time.

For the caulk I can pick out any polyurethane self leveling exterior sealant?

Most of the area is very shallow, 2-4mm. There is concrete under it. I assume the caulk just goes straight onto it, like it is right now?

Any areas deeper I should fill in with backer rod, to bring it up to a few millimeters? What depth needs the backer rod?

If there are any cracks that go deeper, anything that can fill in fine cracks, where backer rod may not fit?

I see many videos and posts of people using grout or sand. Sometimes on top of the backer rod. Any reason for this? Maybe grout would fill in small cracks before putting in backer rod?
 

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Most of the area is very shallow, 2-4mm. There is concrete under it. I assume the caulk just goes straight onto it, like it is right now?

Any areas deeper I should fill in with backer rod, to bring it up to a few millimeters? What depth needs the backer rod?

If there are any cracks that go deeper, anything that can fill in fine cracks, where backer rod may not fit?
Remove the old caulk. Use backer rods or sand, depending on the crack so you have about 1/4" deep.

Sika flex is a great product, I think for you, the Sandstone would be best. You can sprinkle sand on it after you apply and it blends nicely. Great product.

 
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