How Do You Remove Caulk From Bathtub?
If you’ve ever had a leaky bathtub, it’s likely that you’ve grabbed your caulking gun to seal up the leaks. Unfortunately, when it’s time to remove that caulk to make way for a new bathtub enclosure or simply to make the tub more visually appealing, it’s not always easy to remove the caulk. If your bathtub has been caulked with silicone caulking or doesn’t have layer upon layer of the material holding it together, it can be a tedious—but not difficult—job. Here are some troubleshooting tricks to remove stubborn caulk. Clean the bathtub thoroughly to get rid of soap scum and mold. Both of these can build up in the tub, especially around the caulked edges, making it difficult to get at the caulk you’re trying to remove. Let the bathtub dry completely before you move on to step 2. Determine which type of caulk was used to seal the bathtub. There are a few different types: silicone caulk, latex caulk and PVA caulk. Silicone caulking tends to be soft and pliable, while the other types a
