Do Bathtubs Need to Be Caulked?

Caulk should appear seamless while keeping your walls, windows, floors, and ceilings adjacent to showers, tubs, and toilets safe from the excess moisture that is typical in a bathroom.

Do you need to caulk around a bathtub?

As with any other gap near your bathtub, you'll want to close the opening to prevent any possible water damage or the onset of mold and mildew. Since you are joining two different materials together, you should use caulk in the space where the floor tile and tub meet.

How often should a tub be caulked?

Due to normal settling, the area around the bathtub in a brand new home may need recaulked after about a year. Ordinarily, however, the caulk around your tub should last at least five years.