I need to replace the caulking around my tub... what is th ebest way to remove the caulk that hasnt already pealed off?
2007-09-19 09:29:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Whats the difference between "denatured alcohol" and regular rubbing alcohol? Can I find it at a regular store?
2007-09-19 09:39:07 · update #1
a heat gun, a scraper, and gloves are the fastest way.
2007-09-19 12:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a heat gun or a hair dryer to warm the old caulk. It will get soft and much easier to get out once you have warmed it up. After you have most of it out you can clean up the residue with denatured alcohol. "Denatured" simply means it has been adulterated and rendered undrinkable.* You could also try plain old rubbing alcohol.
*Were it not for being denatured all the winos would buy out all the gallon cans of alcohol from Home Depot for their lunch and dinner.
2007-09-19 11:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use those cheap plastic putty knives Walmart carries. They can be "sharpened" and do not scratch the finish on the tub. Then use denatured alcohol to do a final cleaning.
2007-09-19 09:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a utility knife or razorblade to cut it loose from the wall
then use a putty knife (plastic or metal) and scrape it loose from the tub
you will want to be careful scraping on the tub so as not to gouge it
mainly it takes time to do it right, go too fast and you can gouge the drywall or the tub, but it needs to be removed well so the new caulking has a clean flat surface to adhere to
2007-09-19 12:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by TnA Inc. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to home depot they will tell you what to do.
2007-09-19 09:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by ben t 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋