There are easy tutorials that make DIY projects significantly easier. The following is a basic straight forward tutorial for removing caulk. If you are a first timer to the act of removing caulk from any surface, then this particular tutorial is going to help to steer you in the right direction. Just like with anything, the preparation process is going to have a lot to do with guaranteeing the quality of your final results, and caulking is no exception to the rule. Removing the old caulk from a surface before you put down new caulk is vitally important so that your new caulking job will be the best that it can be.
- * An easy way for you to begin the removal process for old caulk is to use a caulk removal solution such as 3M Caulk Remover
- * To use the chemical remover, squeeze the product directly onto the old caulk, taking care to cover it completely. Allow the chemical to sit on the old caulk for at least two hours, but as long as 7 hours. Using a caulk removing tool or a plastic putty knife, simply scrape the old caulk material away. It should come off in chunky pieces. Once this is all scraped away, you can clean up what remains using a soap and water mixture.
- * If you do not have a chemical caulk remover, you may just try the manual remover tool for caulk remover. There is a great little tool that works well for this purpose, which is the Homax Caulk Away removal tool. It has special angles and edges for cutting that make use of three different blades to properly remove caulk from within the joint without the use of any chemical compounds or agents. It also has a corner scraper that is capable of scraping the joint sides so that the finish will not be damaged but the caulk will still be used.
The best way to remove caulk is with a combination of these two essential tools. One or the other will definitely work to get the job done, but if you want the best possible results then you are going to need to be willing to combine both. The 3M removal product will break up the old caulk, and the Homax tool will swipe it away in no time at all.
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Originally posted 2009-07-31 05:09:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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