It’s time for that bathroom remodel, and you’re eyeing that old silicone caulking dubiously. Or maybe it’s just time to refresh the seals around the bathtub by removing and reapplying the caulk.

Removing caulking silicone sealant can often be a tricky and time-consuming job.

 

   Caulking protects against leaks and drips that over time can be disastrous for joists, floorboards and walls.

If you are removing your silicone sealant from around the bath, sink or shower tray you must replace it, because it’s there for a good reason.

Over time silicone sealant can become black and start to fail. This is when you need to remove all silicone and run a fresh bead around your shower, bath, sink, etc.

 

   We’ll walk you through how to easily and safely remove silicone sealant from different surfaces, including tiles, metal and glass, wood, and so on , to have your home’s nooks and crannies looking like new in no time.

 

 It is very important to follow some certain steps in order to have a successful removal of the old caulk.

• To remove caulking from windows or a door, you must first have the right tools.

• Apply caulk removal solvent to sealant on bathroom tiles,Wd -40 for metal&glass surfaces, then scrape the sealant away with a razor or utility knife before applying new silicone sealant.

• When most of the caulk is removed, we use a brush to remove dust and caulk particles from the surface being caulked.

• Remove any residue with a mineral spirit-soaked rag

• Wait for 15-20 min for the surfaces to be dry completely before applying new caulk.