How do you remove old tile caulk around the bath tub

[JEDI]

There's mildew on the caulk.

The caulk has lost it's elasticity. when i use pliers, i'm only ripping out the little section that the needlenose has a grip on. It's going to take a LONG time to remove the caulk by that method.

So what's the easiest way?

Thx

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

use a straight blade razor scraper. If the old caulking is silicone, it will be even harder to remove, and honestly nothing will stick to it unless you get it all off.

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Usually, if you can find a razor of the right shape, it will separate the caulk from the surface quite nicely. Then you can re-caulk it.

 

[iamwiz82]

I believe that HD sells a caulk remover that turns it into a goo what you wipe away, or you use a utility knife/razor and pull it out. I'd do it with the utility knife, personally. Who knows what the remover will do the other surfaces.

 

[biggestmuff]

I used a flathead screwdriver once.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
I believe that HD sells a caulk remover that turns it into a goo what you wipe away, or you use a utility knife/razor and pull it out. I'd do it with the utility knife, personally. Who knows what the remover will do the other surfaces.

i tried the blade. it just makes a line in the caulk. it doesnt make it any easier to remove

 

[blipblop]

hmm, funny thing is that i'm trying to re-caulk my tub too as it's all nasty and black... and i'm trying to remove it just by scraping like a biatch... will try caulk remover