Caulking removal ?

bigdog · 02-21-2016, 12:44 AM

Just installed new bathroom sink. Set sink with latex silicon caulking.

Unfortunately, made quite a mess with caulk and need to remove around sink and countertop. Tried to clean up as much as I could with wet cloth but that stuff just smears around.

Suggestions to remove caulk which is now cured?

ApS · 02-21-2016, 07:17 AM

I own a tube of silicone caulk remover, but have yet to use it.

This site says that use of the above caulk remover will leave a tainted surface that is difficult to reseal. A hair dryer or heat gun—plus a razor blade—is suggested on surfaces that won't melt or burn.

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brk-lnt · 02-21-2016, 09:04 AM

A sharp razor blade to "shave" it off is your best option. Hopefully your sink is not a material that scratches easily.

fatlazyless · 02-21-2016, 09:39 AM

U know the auto parts stores like VIP carry a razor blade scraper for about 3-dollars that is much better than what u get at Lowe's or Walmart even though it uses the same single edge blades. It has a long handle similar to a screw driver, and a better design and stronger, steel holder for the blade.

Giving the old caulk some heat with a heat gun or a hair dryer should definitely help.

SIKSUKR · 02-22-2016, 03:57 PM

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home...a1448/4213124/

02-21-2016, 12:44 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 357 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Caulking removal ? Just installed new bathroom sink. Set sink with latex silicon caulking. Unfortunately, made quite a mess with caulk and need to remove around sink and countertop. Tried to clean up as much as I could with wet cloth but that stuff just smears around. Suggestions to remove caulk which is now cured?

02-21-2016, 09:04 AM	#3
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,947 Thanks: 545 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	A sharp razor blade to "shave" it off is your best option. Hopefully your sink is not a material that scratches easily. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

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02-21-2016, 07:17 AM	#2
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 789 Times in 564 Posts	I own a tube of silicone caulk remover, but have yet to use it. This site says that use of the above caulk remover will leave a tainted surface that is difficult to reseal. A hair dryer or heat gun—plus a razor blade—is suggested on surfaces that won't melt or burn. .

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