How Do You Remove Old Caulking Around A Kitchen Counter?
Kitchen counters are subjected to a lot of abuse. Between moisture, food particles and general wear and tear, kitchen counters can get worn down quickly. Whether you are replacing your counters or just trying to rejuvenate them, any work on your kitchen counters is likely to require that you remove the caulking around the edge of the counter. Keep in mind some special considerations when you remove old caulking from around a kitchen counter. Protect your counters. Find some cardboard, drop cloths or even newspaper to place on your counter to protect it from getting nicked or scratched. Use painter’s tape to secure the protection to the counter. Be sure not to tape onto the caulk, but get as close to it as you can. Cut into the caulk at a 45-degree angle. This will give you two separate strands of caulking to work with. One will be attached primarily to the kitchen counter while the other will be attached to the wall. It is fine if you cut into the wall a little bit, just try not to cut
