Our downstairs shower was due for a re-caulk. Minor mold was happening and cracking. It was time. I proceeded to strip the existing caulking and now I am left with a big gap between the drywall and the shower. Any ideas on how to proceed?
I was also cleaning the fixtures with aluminum and that is was scratched the paint (which I will also be repairing after I figure out the caulking).
This isn't a job for caulk.
Flat tape to the tub using setting-type joint compound. Pre-fill the gap first, then set the tape tight to the tub surface (or nearly so). Mask the tub before you begin for easier cleanup later. Use a wide knife and thin applications to achieve flatness. Sand lightly, then prime and paint.
Now you can apply a tiny bead of caulk as nature intended and it won't look like the highway department did it for you.
If there is a reasonable lip between the face of the wall and the face of the shower surround, I would overlay the top of the shower surround with thin PVC strips about a half inch (12mm) wider than the widest gap (give or take), probably available from hardware or big-box stores. This would cover the large gap and allow for more detailed caulking.
