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how to remove old caulking in the bathtub?
How do i remove old caulking that are in the bathtub surface, not the surround area of the tub.
Cause i've must of missed a few spots when cleaning up.
Are there any products out there that are useful without scratching the tub.
2 Answers
- ?Lv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
I've gotten into the habit of using a nice sharp thin knife, coming in at a very flat angle, and shaving it off. Bits and residue can then be quickly spotted up with a caulking removal chemical product, if needed at at. If using step "2", just be sure to be quite neat, as the 'remover residue can screw up new caulking..
PS: When applying new caulk (love Polyseamseal), first apply two parallel lines of blue painters tape straddling the seam about 3/8", apply & smooth caulk (move right along, don't dawdle), then immediately remove the tape. Perfect straight line, no smearing...
- 4 years ago
attempt to cut back it around the backside, like against the tub, going sideways, with a application knife, and with any luck it is going to peel off in strips. Then take a razor blade knife and scrape off something of it. there's a caulk remover product on the industry, yet i've got in no way tried it. wish this helps:) sturdy success!!