Tool To Remove Caulk Around Tub

Allow caulk to soften.

Tool to remove caulk around tub.

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. In these cases you ll have to physically remove the caulk. There are a few methods for doing this. Clean off the residue with soap and water let dry and then recaulk.

No wasted caulk silicone or grout. Squeeze chemical remover onto the old caulk bead so it is covered completely. Clean the surface using alcohol. Two mode switchable scraper of this silicone caulking tool can remove any old sturdy residual adhesive glue or sealant.

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. Then kill any mold or mildew with a mixture of 1 3 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water. Apply chemical caulk remover.

There are also specialized caulk removal tools designed to tear away caulk cleanly. The final preparation step is to clean the surface and remove mildew. Using a small putty knife toothbrush and or the hook end of a 5 in 1 painter s tool see picture below scrape any remaining bits of caulk lose this step too requires a bit of patience. The dap pro caulk 8 piece caulking tool kit helps you caulk like a pro in seconds.

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. Finally with its replaceable silicone trowel pads it can affix the new caulk layer by removing bumps dents off the surface. Create a perfect looking seal on any edge joint or corner every time while reducing wasted caulk and sealant. You can use a utility knife or putty knife slicing through the caulk and peeling it away.

Step 3 apply denatured alcohol or mineral spirit to the surface and scrub using a scrub pad. Use a razor to cut through the silicone caulk and scrape it off as much as you can.