How do I remove the old/dirty/dried caulk from around my tub, without damaging the tub or tiles?
2006-10-20 14:07:23 · 10 answers · asked by Mollie's Daddy 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
shouldn't use metal it will scratch, use a plastic putty knife. you can also use a product that disolves caulk, you can buy it at home depot it is called something like caulk remover.
after you remove the caulk, clean and dry the area really good.
apply new TUB AND TILE caulk clean it up with a damp sponge and let it dry overnight. Good luck.
2006-10-20 14:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by KAREN A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a box knife and cut tboth edges of the caulk carefully making sure not to cut into the tub
or the tiles
Then: peel away all that you can
then: get a flat bladed razor with a handle and remove the balance of the residue
Then: depending on what kind of tub you have fiberglass or other
you can use different products to remove the remaining residue
Just be sure that you do not use a product that will harm what ever surface that you have.
2006-10-20 14:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Tammy W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the first poster says, you can use a flat-head screw driver. Once you get it started, there may be points where it comes off rather easily and you can pull off some pieces. Don't be tempted to go fast... I did this on my mom's shower and ended up pulling off tiles and drywall (which was damp from cracked tile grout).
If you have difficulty getting it started, try using a utility knife to make a cut in the same direction as the caulk, just to give yourself a foothold.
Happy fixing!
2006-10-20 14:16:37 · answer #3 · answered by princessmeltdown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy caulking remover that you brush on and it will dissolve the caulk so it can be wiped of easy. Lowes or Home Depot
2006-10-20 14:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by HB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is between the tub and tile, always use caulk. It will allow fr some expansion & contraction without cracking. Between the tiles use grout For joints 1/8 or larger use sanded grout, for 1/8 or less use unsanded
2016-05-22 06:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can also use a razor blade. but yes, go really slow. I've also heard that they have stuff at lowes or home depot that you can use to soften the caulking up as well.
2006-10-20 14:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by chelebeee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love to put the caulk in the crack, if I'm working with a cute girl...
2006-10-20 14:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a small flat headed screw driver and just go slow. You can also use a piece of hard plastic in the shape of an L and sllide it under one end and work your way down, again, slowly.
If you take your time and do it right, shouldn't matter what you use.
2006-10-20 14:09:09 · answer #8 · answered by iswd1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Razor blade and wet the area.
2006-10-21 09:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by justcurious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slowly
2006-10-20 14:14:46 · answer #10 · answered by Nathan P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋