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How To Easily Remove Silicone Caulk
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2019
- Just adding a little heat will help dramatically when trying to remove silicone from your bathroom tub or sink. I prefer to start off with a putty knife because it has a little more rigidity but finishing with a straight new razor blade will help get the remaining silicone off and result in a smooth clean surface.
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Great video. To the point, no music, no “trying to be witty” and exactly showed what I was looking for. Thanks.
No problem!
Jaknap1 stated it perfectly. Thanks for the good content.
Not at all a good video. Nobody needs direction to remove caulk on a flat surface. What about in corners and around the surround? That's the real problem. Show us that!
Very refreshing 😁
Straight to the point, no back stories or random jabbering.
Yes, I like news in brief :)
I disagree with you! you need the back stories and random jabbering to finish the beer.
Wait a sec - you were removing freshly placed silicone from a flat surface - 'course it came off easily! How 'bout removing old, moldy silicone from a corner? That's the video I need
This is from a video series where he was removing an old glass door from a bathtub. The silicone is old, it's not fresh.
I have no doubt this method works but as a professional caulker who has removed miles of sealant,it is far easier and faster to use a single edge razor blade in a good holder and use a slicing motion rather than trying to”plow” the sealant out. The counter intuitive part is when trying not to scratch the surface you apply more downward pressure on the blade at a very low angle,so it flexes slightly and the edge of the blade is parallel to the surface. (like you did with the putty knife.)Do
not slice from the end of the silicone but at an angle to the edge, still trying to get a continuous strip.Silicone is actually VERY easy to remove this way. For a novice it might be helpful to blunt the sharp corners of the razor blade slightly by quickly running both corners across a piece of metal.
make a video bro
@@extorter I’m not trying to discredit Scott in anyway. His methods work. My comment was more directed for him to try next time. I have literally cut out miles of silicone. And I was just telling him how a professional does it. He has more skills than the typical homeowner.Frankly I was surprised heat had any affect since silicone can withstand very high temperatures . But if Scott says it does I believe him.And I should have clarified the comment “ silicone is easy to cut out“ I meant when compared to other sealants like polyurethane,polysulfide,or butyl.
@@genecarden780 we don't want a video because we doubt you or think you are doubting the video here- it's that it's hard to understand your alternative instructions without seeing them done
@@MichaelD796 I understand that. I wish I had the technology to make videos.
Take your typical razor blade scraper and press it down on a hard surface . You will see the blade flexes leaving the edge parallel with the surface preventing it from digging into the surface. Now take that and instead of pushing the blade into the narrow end of the sealant, run it horizontally along the long edge of the sealant,in a slicing motion from one side to the other. By running the blade along the long side you are also always running the blade completely within the area covered by the sealant so if you make a mistake it will be covered by the new sealant. With this method until you get the hang of it ,you should probably dull the 2sharp corners of the blade because they can scratch if you slightly tip from side to side while slicing.( the only real reason to cut along the long side of the sealant is because when cutting along the narrow end, the blade covers a lot of area that will be seen and even professionals make mistakes . If you cut along the long edge of the sealant if you do make a mistake you can cover it easily) A slicing motion works far better than pushing the blade straight into the sealant.
I actually admire Scott for his videos. And only try to add to not detract from. I happen to have expertise in this area and want to help homeowners because 90% of videos about sealant are totally wrong. ( like using soapy water or window cleaner to tool with. Absolutely stupid idea) I’m sorry I don’t have the technology to make a video( I’m old😜) but if you have specific questions on sealant I am happy to help. ( I have been a professional caulker/waterproofer for over 40 years. And have extensive experience in remedial sealants and waterproofing. So I know a lot about what causes failures. Finally wear safety glasses because flexing the blade too far can cause it to shatter but once you break blade it is easy to not do it again.You don’t have to fox the blade much
@@genecarden780 I am caulking the outside(facing the bathroom door) of a metal curb that is on my bath tub. It started to leak in a few spots. When I look close enough, in some spots, the old (sealant?) or adhesive that holds the metal curb down, is visible. How do I remove this and prep the area for new sealant?
Wow! Other videos said use a hairdryer but they didn't say "let the hairdryer do the work for you". That made all the difference than trying to destroy the calk. Thank you!
Can you do one showing how to get the silicone out of corners of a shower pan. I enjoyed your video because it was easy to understand and not too long. Thanks.
Same process, just heat it longer than for a strip of caulk. Be gentle, too much heat and you melt the tub/shower pan. The goal is to heat it all evenly and the caulk is probably fairly thick in the corners. Take your time and it will soften up. Clean up with vinegar and/or alcohol. (Rubbing alcohol, the scotch is your reward when you are done)
So appreciate your straightforward approach, unlike so many other videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Elizabeth!
All very well but usually you have to deal with silicone against the wall at a right angle...
Theres a knife for that too
THANK YOU !!!!
I had to remove a horrible silicone strip that a previous owner applied over caulking around the tub next to tiles. I wish I had watched your video before I began but at least your method helped me immensely, to scrape off the leftover bits. Soooooooo appreciated this !! Thank you
Thanks for the heat tip and straightforward professional delivery. Thank you!
You’re Welcome 🙂
Doing a renovation in our home and started removing caulk today. It was quite challenging so this bit about adding heat is immensely helpful! Thanks!
Little heat 🔥 makes a big difference. Best of luck on the renovations.
This video is a tear jerker. Beautiful
Great info and format. No chit chat just right to the point. Thank you so much.
Excellent! Saved me a ton of time. Only a small portion of my caulking failed so I was removing really well-sealed bead. Thank you
Thank you! We are renovating our RV and I have to get the old silicone off the countertops...now I know what to use!
Good luck on your project!
I don’t need to procrastinate anymore! This was the last step I needed before painting my old subfloor--thank you for this!!
Thank you for this video. I never heard of anybody using heat before. And I think that just may be the answer.
Great efficient video. The heat is a nice trick.
Thank you!! I have been fighting with the silicone!
Any suggestions how to remove silicone from the textured tile where the tiled walls meet? Thanks
Thank you!
you just save me purchase of the whole door cause of towel rings being attached to the door with strong silicone! Rings were metal so that heat easily spread across entire circle and after a little poking with stanley knife things came loss without ripping door apart.
Million thanks!
Someone who actually just answered the question
SPC, short, precise, concise. thank you
These are the kinds of videos worth watching. No bullshit.
Great tutorial video, straight to the core of the problem.
PS: after all it’s almost cleaned, I like to use a Mr Clean magic sponge for best results.
Good tidy and useful video, thank you. I recommend wiping down the area with denatured alcohol, or methylated spirits here in the UK, to clean off any residue.
This holds the test of time, good job!
Outstanding, helped me a lot! Greetings from Japan
Not horrible, I suggest a plastic scraper, it should work in most instances and you have much (much,much,much) less chance of scratching that tub.
Thanks so much. I’m gonna use your method to try and remove spilled candle wax on floor.
Argh no you are better CHILLING candle wax with ice cubes, not melting it off floor.
Great video! I’m inspired to caulk my tub since it’s all cracked and needs it!
On the edge of a bath tub seems great.....what about around a window frame....will this work as well...??
Where has this video been all of my life
Thanks for the tip, finally a good use for the hair dryer 😉
Thanks , makes me think why didn't I think of that
I am so new to this, I didn’t know all you need is heat. Sheeesh! :). Good video.
Why didn’t I think of a window scraper?!
Thankyou! Some muppet who lived in house previously used some sort of silicone adhesive around the edge of the skirting, been a nightmare trying to remove as very thin bumpy layer remains on skirting that no sealant remover, WD40 or sealant scraper seems to be able to get off so far.
Heat and window scraper should do the job!
Thank you. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Thanks.
The razor blade isn’t taking up that last little bit of residue.. any ideas what I could use to finish it off?
Great explanation! Thanks for walking through it.
Here to help 👍
This worked very well, thanks!
This was SO helpful. Thank you.
Like the heat idea but I would never use a metal scraper on a fiberglass tub. Probably ok on a cast iron tub but I've seen some very sharp plastic scrapers that should work well for most of it. I'm going to clean the final little lines of caulk with the heat and the Mr Clean pads. Maybe rub my thumb back and forth once heated. A little trial and error, sometimes you never know what might work best till you try.
Thank you. It's been very helpful. Bless you.
Good video... Just curious why you didn't use the razor scraper in the first place.
Hey Igor, good question and on most my videos I try to approach the project as a home owner which is new to DIY. I think the razor scraper is going to be much better in removing all of the caulk but also could cause some damage to the surround if you aren't careful. Assume you prefer to do the whole job with a razor scraper?
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Yes that was the thought
I'm removing silicone caulk at the base of the tube by the floor and it's not as easy of a spot to access. This video was a great help but I'm not getting the same results. I may not be putting enough pressure for fear I may scratch the surface. What is another good way to remove the residue? Thank you.
I have to remove a clear silicone sealant that is smeared all over a brick wall. Multiple layers. We'll give it try!! Thanks'
Didn't the fiberglass get scratched? I'm so scared.
Also, how do you remove caulk from along baseboard and trim? I don't know why my shoddy builder did this in the first place. It takes the clean edge away when you go to repaint a room. But there are areas where it is cracking and splitting, gloppy, even rough areas where the drywall dust and debris had been painted over. It touches the drywall, so I don't think this is going to be an easy job. He also put it along the windowsills where it meets the windows' edges. I can't imagine being able to remove the glop without removing the paint from the edges of the windows.
Just now watched this… and, that’s a cast iron tub. I won’t use this idea on fiberglass. Those “sharps” could scratch or gouge. I’m going to keep looking. Although I am going to try the hair dryer with a plastic spatchula/putty knife.
Great video, however my fiberglass shower isn't smooth like yours in the tutorial...so the putty knife/straight razor doesn't work as well. Any other suggestions for this type of tub/shower enclosure.
🤔 I would probably get a more more narrow plastic putty knife to see if it can follow the surface a little better.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Thanks I just bought one and will try that. I also bought some silicone caulk remover spray that I will try if the heat and thinner putty knife don't work.
There's no substitute for the hard tedious work that it takes to get the surface clean. Using heat, sprays, etc, is mostly about people trying (unsuccessfully) to find a short-cut. The quickest way to do this is to just go straight to the razor blade. This heating and putty knife business is just adding a step and more time to the process. Use the razor blade to get it as clean as you can, and then switch to something like Goo Gone or Goof Off with a scrubbing cloth. Saturate the area with the chemical remover and then scrub like crazy until you get the rest of the residue off. It's a long, slow, tedious process, but it's really the only way to get the area completely clean.
Can you show an explanation on glass?
What do you fill the holes with?
Wow, thank you!! I needed this tip so much!
My bottom track appears to be glued to the tub not just caulked on the sides. How do I get it off?
If you heat the track up does it help to break the glue free?
Do you think this would work on Aluminum as well? Thanks..
A sharp scraper would’ve done the same thing without the heat try it it works.
Thank you! It worked well for me.
Thank you!!! Im doing this for my parents.
Happy to help!
Looks like a nice, thick, pretty bead to remove, on a flat surface. You could just about peel it by hand, no tools. Any silicone I ever need to remove is in corners, smeared out flat, on surfaces that would be scratched by caulk guns.
Thank you so much for this video!!
I want to remove the caulk between my stained crown molding and the painted ceiling. In some spots the caulk is stuck to the ceiling. In other spots it’s stuck to the crown molding. Will this method work?
It will be harder to remove the caulk in this situation without damaging the crown molding and/or ceiling. You could most likely use a hair dryer like in the video to make the caulk more pliable but using a heat gun could start to damage your paint. I will try in a small area and see if the hair dryer helps to get the caulk out with no or minimal damage. Best of luck!
How to get rid of sillcon out of between windows of a house? I came across this house that a house owner had placed it in his windows to keep them from opening in case of burglaries. Any idea what you can use to get them from sticking?
Yikes 😬. I image these are older wood windows opposed to newer vinyl windows? I think people use WD-40 to remove the last of the sticky residue after scraping. Might be worth a try.
Thank you. I have just started to do mine. I am going to go and try this right now
So it is all off now. It was a lot better with heat. Getting a fair bit of heat on the blade helped the most. Thank you
Nice, glad it worked for your project as well!
Great advice, thank you. Would a hair dryer help with separating a glass shower panel?
I have an old glass shower shat I want to take a panel off to make a glass shelf
What about where there is glass, very close to the glass?
I need to clean the silicone off of a 6 ft. aquarium with a 3D background. After I remove the background, the glass will be coverd in 3" silicone circles. Will this method work to remove the circles? Or should I be looking at other options?
Thanks
Great video!
How about removing silicone caulk at the joint of a formica counter and backsplash? I get the heat but will it pull up with a screw driver or which tool?
Great! Many thanks
Great info!
Great to the point
Yes will try this🙄
Great video . Thanks
Thank you😃
I seen a couple nice heat gun on amazon today. I need help to get caulk off my tub
Thank you so much 🙂
What about silicone in recesses. It’s ok using a blade on flat surfaces.
thank you!
You're welcome!
Does adding heat work on a painted wall? (N00b asking - my boyfriend has a duplex he's renovated, but this is one issue he has.)
Are you looking to get silicone/caulk off the wall? If so, the heat will help take the caulk off but will also most remove the paint as well during scraping.
Great video.
Thank U, Sir.
Happy to help.
thank you 🌹
You're welcome 😊
thank you
Thank u. Good video.
You bet!
Thx so much
Thanks a lot bro
You bet!
Silicone won't adhere well to silicone so I make a 3rd pass with a 3M pad and vinegar (one finger wide) to bring up the microscopic residue.
It is easier on glass since it is harder than a razor blade. I abrade the fiberglass ever so slightly... Then reseal with a higher grade silicone
Silicone Adhesive instead of pure silicone or silicone caulk. Finished Bond is permanent... Much harder...
So if you make a mistake, lol
So I blue tape everything and roll it on with a nickel. The trick is pulling up the tape at the exact best time during the curing process
No scratches left?
How would this work for a corner that is caulked?
corners are tougher but I use the same basic process
so basically yr saying i need to appply lots and lots of heat, and to make sure i rub every last bit of that old caulk with long hot gentle strokes while ensuring i remove every last bit of that caulk residue in the 1st few strokes,and the hotter i rub it the quicker that old caulk will cum off? I didn't realize carpenters got down like that
Awesome 👌
Does the heating part still apply if I have latex caulking on it?
Yes, just be careful not to overheat if you are using a heat gun. A little heat will just help make the caulk more pliable. Best of luck on your project!
I usually sand off silicone residue. Silicone is not a good choice. Use a polyurethane sealant. It works much better.
that one is easy how about in the corners
Great!
You will still have to clean the area with some sort of chemical cleaner to get the residue off ..Silicone will not stick to where silicon once was unless there is no residue or anything left.. Remember silicone does not stick to silicone ..Thanks
Thanks for the video. I watched about 20 seconds of it and figured out what to do sorry I couldn't hang on for the whole 4 and 1/2 minutes of heating silicone and scraping it. But I guess it's good for some
I wanna remove old dirty black silicone glue from my bathroom glass, how
I would probably start with the same tools in this video.
not seeing any resudue left over is a good indicator theres no residue left over
Thank you Slave for doing Master's dirty work and not annoying Master with humor or any form of a personality so that Master feels insufficient or less than his/her slave (Scott).
Cheers 🍻
Tip #1: use a metal blade to scrape your gelcoat.
Tip #2: throw the tub away.