1.   An integral backsplash with a curving cove base will be more expensive than a simple flat backsplash attached to the counter top with silicone caulk.

2.   Before driving screws into ceramic tile, apply a little glob of silicone caulk to the tip of the screw.

3.   Many pure silicone caulks repel paint, so, if you want to paint the surface later, be sure to choose one that is paintable.

4.   Q. I put a bead of white silicone caulk between the tile and my tub, and it works very nicely.

5.   Q. The silicone caulk on my tub, where the tub meets the tub surround, has turned black, and nothing seems to clean it up.

6.   There are also the silicone caulks.

7.   He said the bags contained a video recorder, a telephone and cables for them, plus silicone caulk, pliers and a hammer.