How To Remove Caulk - Ace Hardware

[@yvonnemariane2265]

THIS needs the tons of views I just saw a guide using a noisy multitool for this as THE answer THEN did a big wet soapy wash and said you were now good to caulk not mentioning to LET IT DRY FULLY.

[@mjonesflumian9915]

Don't recommend soap. It leaves a film. Use denatured alcohol. No residue that way.

[@lydialutz]

exactly what i needed. thanks! especially love that i can use a plastic putty knife. perfect.

[@AceHardware]

Thanks Lydia!

[@WASF2024]

For the stubborn caulk inside the gap, a dental scaler with a curved tip works well!!!!!!!!!!

[@KlingonPrincess]

I knew I was keeping that in my toolbox for a reason! I'm redoing the bathroom caulk today. I almost tossed the dental tool I found years ago on the side of the road.

[@juliebyrd5646]

Do you need to weight the tub to remove it as well as putting it back in the case of fiberglass or acrylic? For older showers?

[@joettaharris5112]

Excellent detailed step by step instructions!

[@mjonesflumian9915]

I use a nifty Stanley tool, that holds utility blades as a scraper. You just push in repeatedly into the corners on both planes. It removes the old nasty caulk, soap scum and other build-up, too. Just wipe down with denatured alcohol and let dry, and you are ready to re-caulk. The renewed surfaces need to be absolutely clean and dry for a good re-caulk.

[@alexandrastratanphotographer]

i wonder if a heat gun would help the brittle stuff

[@AceHardware]

Hi There, Just be careful because if you get too close to the tile or tub you could burn the finish. I’d start with a hair dryer. Hope this helps!

[@marybaehr3700]

I was able to do it with the help of this video. However, it went must faster once I ditched the utility knife and used a razor blade (the angle is better) and used a metal putty knife instead of the useless plastic one. Just be careful. As it was, it took three hours to remove and replace the caulk!

[@lauriegermaine6506]

Thanks for including how long it took you! I was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone addressed that. Now I know how much time to put aside for this job. 🙂

[@rm8116]

3 hours??? God damn it

[@marybaehr3700]

Be at peace. It probably won’t take you as long!

[@brianfeeney1061]

3hrs? Lol I’ve spent that and some trying to remove the old and still not done

[@vernonwilliford2480]

I gave up and just bought a new house.

[@roguerebel4001]

What if when you press on the bottom of the surround where it meets the tub, there is a certain amount of flex? Can i use a heavy bead of silicone, or will the flex break the bond? Please tell me i don't have to get the walls re-framed.

[@AceHardware]

Hi There, If the flex is more than 3/8” then some sort of backing needs to be behind it as it will not bond long term. Hope this helps!

[@gordonpotts753]

Best caulk removal demo I,ve seen. T.u.

[@AceHardware]

Thank you for watching!

[@nobueno8652]

I accidentally used an outdoor waterproof and weather resistant silicone sealant in my bathroom and want to ask if it will be okay? It stated it could be adhesive to all materials and is 7 times stronger. The bathroom sealant was 5 times stronger. Both are water proof. I don’t want to redo it because I did a good job at sealing it evenly. I feel like an idiot right now.

[@alberto2alvarez14]

Hi so I had someone use black caulking on my yellow walls and countertop any thing I can do or am I going to have to paint over the walls?? I’m sure I can scrape them off my counter tops.

[@AceHardware]

Hi Alberto, We suggest you use a caulk removal tool and sharp utility knife to remove what you can. If that caulking was 100% silicone it will not accept paint. Remove what you can and then caulk over that with the color you choose. Hope this helps!

[@-opus]

A design inspired by Sting perhaps

[@Laika052]

This video was just what I needed! Thank you!

[@AceHardware]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rogerthat5803]

That's obviously latex caulking, because silicone will make you throw your tub out the window. Now make a video trying to remove 100% silicone which is what actually belongs in a shower/tub area. Good luck with that.

[@genecarden780]

What are you talking about? I’m a professional caulker and I’ve cutout miles of silicone. It is VERY easy.

[@englishrose4388]

I’m currently at the stage of wanting to throw my tub out the window. There was no way to avoid accidentally cutting/scraping my tub. The silicone and the tub didn’t make a straight cut above and below do the trick. Loved the plastic putty knife suggestion.

[@Jwebbplayz]

Good idea to IPA the caulking area after. Goo gone is excellent but likes to leave a grease micro film.

[@pjchris2160]

​@genecarden780 how do i get the epoxy type stuff off? I did the clear stuff. Big mistake i can see the mold that the white hides. Now im screwed

[@Jwebbplayz]

@@pjchris2160 I had to take a razor blade and cut the silicone out & it’s a bitch, it’s not beautiful like this video or the juicy burger you see in a restaurant commercial. “In real life” it’s tedious A.F and took me 2 1/2hrs to get every bit, plus it was under my shower panels (silicone) as far as whatever you have just cut it out and be patient, then a stiff toothbrush or a weapon cleaning brush nylon (green army ones) and scrub away debris and needle tip shop vac. Goo gone does nothing to silicone “but” it adds lubricant to slide a blade when cleaning.

[@atron7000]

Wouldn't one need to thoroughly clean the goo gone away, before re caulking??

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Thanks for what about the dried you caulk that has turned an icky color?

[@Tucker_Warren]

Give up 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@AceHardware]

Hi There - Funny you should ask, that video just went live! Here it is and good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-9iH2GbK2IoMk

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

@@AceHardware yeah I know by the way thanks so much

[@emilbus1982]

The good gone worked incredibly well for my shower. Wish I would have started with it!

[@richardtate2369]

This was helpful, but I strongly recommend that you skip the masking tape. Application is time-consuming and if you pull the tape off too late, you will have a serious mess on your hands. I just re-caulked my shower and waited too long before removing the tape. Using a wet finger to smooth the new caulk is simple and easy.

[@dull_boy_274]

Add heat

[@toastiesin]

So helpful and concise!!! Thank you!

[@adriancerzosimo164]

use wd-40 to loosen the calk first. works like a charm

[@KJ-vc3sw]

Any advice about where I can go to get some really great tacos after the job is done? Do you recommend the green sauce or the habanero? Chicken, beef, or fish? Corona or Modelo?

[@AceHardware]

Excellent question KJ! I'm partial to green sauce on chicken. Of your three protein options, I'd say beef. And this is all washed down with a Corona with chips and salsa on the side.

[@KJ-vc3sw]

@@AceHardware I prefer a pretty woman on the side, but otherwise I'm with you. Ace is truly the place!

[@afaithg30]

La Super Torta and the green sauce.

[@squoctopus]

😅​@@AceHardware

[@danielroque8504]

Basically, its manual intensive. Theres no easy removal process, but the tools used matters...patience

[@MandaSH838]

Thank you this has been so helpful !

[@laurab9562]

Would regular goo gone work too? Or does it have to be in spray form?

[@AceHardware]

Hi There, It’s a similiar product, but the spray is just a little easier to apply. Hope this helps!

[@mariachristina9029]

Excellent info!❤

[@AceHardware]

Thanks for watching!

[@heckensteiner4713]

I've got a messy caulking job the contractors left behind on really nice glass tiles. The caulking sticks to it like super glue and it's impossible to get it off without horribly scuffing up and scratching the tile. I tried the Goo Gone but it's useless. I really wish there was a better chemical solution.

[@AceHardware]

Hello Heckensteiner! I am sorry for this issue. Feel free to reach out to your local Ace store to see what they can recommend. Here's this link to our store locator bit.ly/findace. I am sure that they will do their best to help out with this!

[@christopherperrote7780]

Sounds like silicone caulk was used, try wd-40

[@trevor5290]

LOL.. Thats so easy when the caulk is soft. Many older homes have caulk that is hard as the tile its attached to. That Goo Gone does nothing to help remove it.

[@vishadow4045]

I am doing this job but some of the old caulk is holding like iron-- I've got big spaces with no caulk and I've got 3 inch sections with caulk that will not budge.

[@AceHardware]

Take your time you may need a sharp utility knife and stiff bladed putty knife to remove the hard stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@BlogofTheW3st]

So….. there is no easy solution.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

There’s not supposed to be. Water will go anywhere there’s the tiniest crack. And tiles should be placed close enough that you can’t just pull the caulk off or have a big, ugly line. There is a $4 tool that does pretty well, but it’s not hard to cut out caulk.

[@davephsal]

That's what I was thinking too. Lol

[@privatelyprivate3285]

Honest Q: Won’t that greasy goo-gone get deep into what the video says new caulk needs to grab onto with no way to reach/remove it (thereby compromising the work)?

[@AceHardware]

Hi There, After you use the cleaning product I would wipe it all down with a damp rag let dry and then apply the new caulking. We'll add that clarification!

[@privatelyprivate3285]

@@AceHardware thx - so it’s “taking care not to get any of it INSIDE gap where it can’t be reached to wash off” that should be clarified, then (perhaps by applying without the spray)

[@genecarden780]

@@AceHardwareI am a professional caulker and you don’t have a clue what you are talking about. Spraying goo gone on the grout contaminates it and can not just be cleaned off. It is plain stupid. You should not make videos when you don’t know what you are talking about.

[@genecarden780]

@@privatelyprivate3285don’t believe it the grout is porous and is now contaminated. As a professional caulker if I do this the warranty us void. He has no idea what he is doing

[@-opus]

better off using isopropyl alcohol

[@purpl3grape]

So it's better to have new caulk in hole, than caulk over caulk!

[@JT-rc7vx]

I use popsicle sticks and elbow grease. Any blades or metal tool is a disaster waiting to happen. Use an angle grinder or sandpaper to put a point on your stick.

[@slob5041]

so basically cut it out

[@GarrettGiuffre-w3p]

Let me tell you. as a professional, doing this my whole life it is never been that hard for me to pull out my caulk ever

[@es175-p7m]

If you are watching this video good chance we aren’t “professionals”

[@rm8116]

@@es175-p7mlol

[@rachelwilliams2973]

What about that filthy corner???

[@AceHardware]

Just want to confirm, you want to remove it from the corner not clean it. Right?

[@drackkor725]

My caulk is like concrete this video may as well piss on.

[@vickikammerer791]

I lose interest when a commenter talks too much or tells adults how to handle sharp equipment. Get to the details and stop wasting time.

[@AceHardware]

Just want to cover all our bases! :)

[@rachelwilliams2973]

My comments were magically deleted. Buyer beware!