Tool To Remove Caulk Around Tub

The dap pro caulk 8 piece caulking tool kit helps you caulk like a pro in seconds.

Tool to remove caulk around tub.

Apply chemical caulk remover. The caulk remover works by destroying the bond between the caulk and the tub or tile so that instead of chipping at the caulk with a razor blade you just pull away big chunks of it with a putty knife. The final preparation step is to clean the surface and remove mildew. Create a perfect looking seal on any edge joint or corner every time while reducing wasted caulk and sealant.

Most removers work on both silicone and acrylic latex caulks. Squeeze chemical remover onto the old caulk bead so it is covered completely. You can use a utility knife or putty knife slicing through the caulk and peeling it away. There are a few methods for doing this.

Use a razor to cut through the silicone caulk and scrape it off as much as you can. In these cases you ll have to physically remove the caulk. Clean the surface using alcohol. Includes a caulk remover for easy project preparation.

The important thing is to exercise care not to dig too deeply and scratch your tub s surface. For multiple layers of caulk needle nosed pliers might work best. Clean off the residue with soap and water let dry and then recaulk. Finally with its replaceable silicone trowel pads it can affix the new caulk layer by removing bumps dents off the surface.

Rake remaining chunks of caulk from the joint using the hook end of a painter s five in one tool or a sharp putty knife. Step 3 apply denatured alcohol or mineral spirit to the surface and scrub using a scrub pad. There are also specialized caulk removal tools designed to tear away caulk cleanly. Then kill any mold or mildew with a mixture of 1 3 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water.

When doing this you should be extremely careful so as not to scratch the surfaces especially for an acrylic bathtub. Allow caulk to soften.