How Do You Remove Latex Caulking From Metal Window Frames?
Eventually, all window frames require some type of maintenance. Daily weather conditions begin to wear away at the caulking that was put in place to seal any spaces between the window and the home. Latex caulking begins to dry out and crack along the seam, which can cause drafts to enter the home. In addition, water that enters through old, cracked caulking can cause extensive damage both on the interior and exterior of the home. Learn how to remove latex caulking from metal window frames so that new latex caulking can be applied to seal the windows. Clean the entire area of the window using any window cleaner, including the window panes and frames. It is important to do this first since it should not be done when the caulking is removed or when the new caulking is still drying. Scrape the caulking away from the metal window frame, using a scraping tool. Scrape away as much as possible from the entire frame. Work around the entire window frame. Use a heat gun set on low or a hair dryer
