It is made by GE, I think and is the kind that cannot be painted over. It is badly discolored due to smoking and I wish it was gone so it could be replaced with some nice white caulk that wouldn't yellow. There is no more smoke to contend with so it should stay it's original color when I get the old removed (if ever) and the new put in. Believe me, it won't be the silicone stuff.
2006-08-30 05:46:04 · 7 answers · asked by starlitebrite234 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Get a putty knife and scrape it off... once you "start it", then you will be able to "grab it" and pull and a good chunk of it will just peel off.
Scrape off the rest then get ready to recaulk it with SILICONE caulking!!
Now, what you do, is FILL THE TUB, before you caulk. (Remember, silicone is flexible, but, when you get the weight of the water in it, the tub will have a tendency to "pull" in the middle, and away from the wall).
Now, with the tub full, get the silicone caulk and put it in a gun (if its that type), then cut the tip, slanted, also, jab a nail in the tube, to break the paper so that the caulk will flow.
Now, start at one end, and squeeze out a bead and continue along until one side is "done". After you have done that, take your finger tip and wet it, then go along the entire bead of caulk and "pull" it, so that it forms a nice edge, against the wall and tub.
(You can also get one of those "credit cards" you get in the mail, cut a bevel out of it, and drag it along the caulking and have a nice edge that way too).
Ok, now do all the other sides.
After your done, dont use the tub for 24 hours, as it takes that long to "cure" and harden thoroughly.
Also, remember this, after so many years, you will need to replace it again, if you have a shower in the tub, because of mold buildup...(yea, it "will" happen!).
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-08-30 05:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell things with plastic blades specifically made for that purpose at Lowes or Home Depot. It'a a pain in the rear, but it's better than using something metal and scratching the glass of porcelain.
2016-03-27 01:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to take a putty knife and slip it under the caulk between the tub and wall and slowly begin to work the caulk loose. it might even be that you can also use a hair dryer to heat the caulk while removing it with the putty knife.
2006-08-30 05:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a special tool you can buy to scrape it off, its not expensive probably under $10.00. Scrape it off and re apply a new bead.
2006-08-30 05:52:16 · answer #4 · answered by ericg772 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its old, it should be easier to remove,once you get a tool under it to start pulling it, you should be able to just keep peeling.
2006-08-30 06:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by brown.gloria@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just pick one end loose and peel it off
2006-08-30 06:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.askthebuilder.com/229_Caulk_Removal.shtml
Basically you just have to scrape until it's all gone and reapply.
2006-08-30 05:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋