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How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub

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  1. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub, Replacing Caulk in Bathtub: adım 1, 1 resimden 1.
    • Remove current caulk from bathtub using a sharp tool such as a knife or utility tool. Test it first in a small area to not scrape the bathtub.

  2. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 2, 1 resimden 1.
    • Clean the surface and mold from the area with a putty knife. Excess caulk can be removed with a combination of liquid caulk removal. Remove the rest of the residue with a knife.

  3. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 3, 1 resimden 1.
    • Dry the area well to prevent mold from forming and it let it dry overnight before continuing the next step.

  4. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 4, 2 resimden 1. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 4, 2 resimden 2.
    • Tape around the area that is going to be caulked. Place the tape 1/8 inch on either side of the seam that is going to be caulked. The tape keeps the caulk in a smooth line.

  5. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 5, 2 resimden 1. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 5, 2 resimden 2.
    • Trim the opening of the caulk from the caulk gun to 1/8 an inch and use it a 45-degree angle and make sure it is the same size as the area between the tape.

  6. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 6, 2 resimden 1. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 6, 2 resimden 2.
    • Load the caulk gun and use a steady pressure along the space between the tape as you move across it. An even pace is needed; if it’s too slow the caulk will pile up, and if it’s too fast it will break easily.

  7. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 7, 1 resimden 1.
    • Smooth out the line of caulk with your finger.

  8. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 8, 2 resimden 1. How to Remove and Replace Caulk in a Bathtub: adım 8, 2 resimden 2.
    • Remove tape and fix any blemishes.

Sonuç

If you are how unhappy how the caulk turned out; don’t worry you can just do the following the steps again as there is no permanent damage done with caulking.

Ian Johnson

Üyelik tarihi: 03/26/20

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