2006-10-08 20:32:24 · 12 answers · asked by Andy W 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
this is such a hassle, ive done this many times.
u use a knife and tear out the old silicone then apply a new layer.
go to ur nearest home depot and ask the employees there for the necessary equipment u need
i have a plastic v shaped digger and a metal scraper for tearing down the old silicone
2006-10-08 20:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.Moo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have two options. 1. Clean the sealent with a special cleaner that contains anti-fungicidal (anti-mould) ingredients. 2. Carefully remove the sealant using a knife (take care not to scratch the shower tray) and peeling it away from the tray and the wall. Thoroughly clean the gap with a brush and bathroom cleaner. Allow to dry. Buy some new silicone sealant from your local DIY store and follow the instructions on the tube.
2006-10-08 21:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it extremely is honestly no longer elementary to do. Even the silicone ingesting stuff does not artwork ok. It style of melts the coolest layer of the stuff, in spite of the shown fact that it actual does not magically dissolve the silicone. Pulling it off without chemical components is specially situations attainable, in spite of the shown fact that this is complicated to get a sturdy piece to grip carry of, after which specially situations it breaks off. this is a nightmare to get it off. maybe in case you may get below the bathtub, you may use a knife and tension it up throughout the hollow, pushing the silicone up, yet this may be complicated to manoeuvre. ultimate wager i think of may be first of all a stanley knife or a stanly blade, and run it alongside the backside edge of the silione, point with the bathtub rim, then do the comparable yet flush with the wall, thereby reducing a V shape. sturdy success. i do no longer envy you.
2016-12-08 11:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scrape the bulk off with a plastic scraper ( the type you get free with grout etc )
If you still have some reside, try a prorietry sealant remover, something like "de-solve it"
However, to me it smells like lemon juice so you might want to try that frirst - put ot on, leave for 15mins, then scrape off.
2006-10-08 20:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a sharp craft knife blade or get some silicon eater a product that removes silicon.
2006-10-08 23:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by Steve S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel wool with soap in will rub off any left after a major hacking session. A bronze wire brush in an electric drill involves less effort.
RoyS
2006-10-08 23:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know they make a special solvent for it. But I can not remember the name. You could go to your local hardware store. They will be able to tell you. Also you can use a putty knife to peel it off.
2006-10-08 20:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its silicone leave it and clean it with a toothbrush and ajax/comet even toothpaste works.
2006-10-12 14:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try silicone remover from your local DIY store
2006-10-08 20:36:52 · answer #9 · answered by Hitman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut it out with a knife and the clean the area with a solvent make sure its dry and free from the solvent before you replace it
2006-10-08 22:43:37 · answer #10 · answered by P felix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋