Have tried scrapping but it's not easy or clean
2006-10-24 10:01:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Unfortunately removing silicone is not going to be easy or clean unless you get a chemical that disolves it but will likely wreck the finish on your bath to.
There is a tool called Chaulk Away I think that can be found in the Paint department at a hardware store (I know Rona has them). It makes the scrapping easily so the chaulking all comes off in one long piece.
Good luck. I just gutted my entire bathroom instead.
2006-10-24 10:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unibond Silicone Sealant Remover
2016-10-01 13:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by mexicano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go into a DIY store & get a tube of Silicone Sealant Remover, it costs about £7 for a tube, will be plenty to do your bath. You need a sealant gun, just apply the Remover to the sealant and leave it for about 3 - 4 hours, then scrape it off with a plastic spatula or similar. If the sealant is really thick you might have to reapply it to those areas. Don't try to scrape off the sealant as you will just damage the bath. The sealant remover works well, I've tried it.
(Remember to clean the area with meths after you finish, before applying new sealant)
2006-10-24 10:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called "Goo Gone" it comes in a gell or a spray. Both work really well and wont dramage your bath. Just make sure to not get it on the new caulk because it will remove the new stuff also. What I did was applied it to the area and let it sit for a few hours, it should come off with little effort. The other reason that I love this product so much is because it have very little chemical odor, it accualy smells like oranges!
You can get it at just about any store in the DIY department.
2006-10-24 10:17:02 · answer #4 · answered by babydragonspawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unibond Sealant Remover
2016-12-11 13:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silicon remover is the only way to completely remove it. Scraping will always leave a trace But as long as you are careful with your scraping (I find a sharp wood chisel works best) any residue will be covered by the new seal. The most important thing to do is make sure you remove all traces of soap and make sure it is thoroughly dry before you put apply the new sealant.
2006-10-24 23:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by Snowlizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uni bond use to do in a silicone sealant remover in a tube looked the same as the sealant but only 4" tall, try your local diy store
2006-10-25 04:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by scooby/et 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut it along the length top and bottom with a Stanley knife - careful you do not mark wall or bath then just keep pulling. Remove residue with neat vinegar on a cloth and rinse afterwards.
2006-10-24 10:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try spraying some windex over it and then remove it with a razor blade. Wear some leather gloves to avoid accidents. Or simply try WD-40.
2006-10-24 10:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tool that you can buy at any home improvement store... Ask there... Most important is to clean the area with rubbing alcohol before putting down a new caulk.
2006-10-24 10:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by Dan J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋