2006-10-11 09:07:57 · 10 answers · asked by mama3x 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The old stuff is getting mildewy and moldy and starting to come off in places when I scrub it.
2006-10-11 09:08:35 · update #1
Yes. There are small, plastic hand tools you can buy, next to the caulk tubes in the hardware store. Scrape out the old caulk. Use a single edge razor blade to skim off the smallest pieces. Clean with mineral spirits. Then clean with detergent and water. If the tiles are not perfectly clean, the new caulk will not stick.
2006-10-11 09:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by regerugged 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Remove Old Caulk Then Clean Area to be re-caulked with Rubbing Alcohol Then re-caulk Let dry at least 24 hours.
2006-10-11 16:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by bob r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,,,,The old caulk should be removed. The surface must be "clean" and ready for the new caulk to be applied. Not removing the old caulk will result in the new not adhering or sealing. It will also peel off very quick. Best to spend the time and energy to do correctly now than spend allot more time later.
2006-10-11 16:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...the best way to do that is with a regular "razor blade knife" slice it and pull it out. If you leave it, the new caulk won't set up well.
2006-10-11 16:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by lil_rowdy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can't apply new caulk over the old because it will not take.
2006-10-11 16:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by envyme_1980 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do. Applying new over old,cracked,mildewy,stinky,dirty,yucky,will cover it up, but it is not what you want to do.
To stop leaks and get rid of old, remove it, prep the area where the new is going on, and bead it.
2006-10-11 16:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the correct way would be to remove all the old caulk and recaulk it.
2006-10-11 16:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by Courtney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, to do a good job.
2006-10-12 00:08:04 · answer #8 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure is best to if you expect it to be effective
2006-10-11 16:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by kustomflames@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do!
2006-10-11 16:10:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋