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Amazon Basics 3-in-1 Caulk Tool for Removal and Application on sale for
$3.
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About this Item:
- Stainless-steel blade for removing old caulk
- Silicone triangle caulk smoother
- Plastic scraper
- Soft-grip handle
Top Comments
even for caulk removal, you are better off using a glass scraper. chances are if you are removing caulk, it's so old that it's so hardened that the plastic scraper won't work and neither will the metal scooper.
also another tip, don't use that shit caulk found in the caulk aisle in home depot. even the most expensive caulk they have from DAP or that GE Silicone II is junk compared to the caulk sold at tile stores. if you must go to home depot, head to the tile aisle and use that caulk. it's infinitely better and will last a hell of a lot longer
i am just sharing my experience, as someone who has re-caulked multiple bathrooms in all of my rentals over the years.
If you are going to a local tile store, it's whatever they carry and whatever they carry is good.
The stuff will remain flexible for many many years, won't yellow out, and won't get mold. By the time you will need to re-caulk it will be time to re-do the bathroom. I do want to include a warning though. you need to thoroughly prep the surface. Remove ALL old caulk including residue using a glass or tile scraper (expect to go through more than 1 blade just for a shower sometimes so have spares on hand), fully clean the area per the recommendations on the tube,, let it dry. Then apply per the instructions on the tube. Note, the commercial stuff requires a FULL 24 HRS CURE before using the shower/tub. Do not expose it to water for a full 24 hrs
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If you are going to a local tile store, it's whatever they carry and whatever they carry is good.
The stuff will remain flexible for many many years, won't yellow out, and won't get mold. By the time you will need to re-caulk it will be time to re-do the bathroom. I do want to include a warning though. you need to thoroughly prep the surface. Remove ALL old caulk including residue using a glass or tile scraper (expect to go through more than 1 blade just for a shower sometimes so have spares on hand), fully clean the area per the recommendations on the tube,, let it dry. Then apply per the instructions on the tube. Note, the commercial stuff requires a FULL 24 HRS CURE before using the shower/tub. Do not expose it to water for a full 24 hrs
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Into the bottom toolbox drawer, someday into the landfill…
even for caulk removal, you are better off using a glass scraper. chances are if you are removing caulk, it's so old that it's so hardened that the plastic scraper won't work and neither will the metal scooper.
also another tip, don't use that shit caulk found in the caulk aisle in home depot. even the most expensive caulk they have from DAP or that GE Silicone II is junk compared to the caulk sold at tile stores. if you must go to home depot, head to the tile aisle and use that caulk. it's infinitely better and will last a hell of a lot longer
i am just sharing my experience, as someone who has re-caulked multiple bathrooms in all of my rentals over the years.
If you are going to a local tile store, it's whatever they carry and whatever they carry is good.
The stuff will remain flexible for many many years, won't yellow out, and won't get mold. By the time you will need to re-caulk it will be time to re-do the bathroom. I do want to include a warning though. you need to thoroughly prep the surface. Remove ALL old caulk including residue using a glass or tile scraper (expect to go through more than 1 blade just for a shower sometimes so have spares on hand), fully clean the area per the recommendations on the tube,, let it dry. Then apply per the instructions on the tube. Note, the commercial stuff requires a FULL 24 HRS CURE before using the shower/tub. Do not expose it to water for a full 24 hrs
commercial 100% silicone sealant @ 20$ a tube from customs building products.
how do you save a used tube to use later.
because im sure not gonna use up the whole tube at 1 go.
thanks, just found out there s crack in the corner of my brand new shower, after about 30 showers, i bent down to clean the tiles and saw thin crack of about 7" long. and went researching why its cracking (which seems fairly normal). i dont think the contractor apply silicone to the corners edges
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commercial 100% silicone sealant @ 20$ a tube from customs building products.
how do you save a used tube to use later.
because im sure not gonna use up the whole tube at 1 go.
thanks, just found out there s crack in the corner of my brand new shower, after about 30 showers, i bent down to clean the tiles and saw thin crack of about 7" long. and went researching why its cracking (which seems fairly normal). i dont think the contractor apply silicone to the corners edges
https://www.homedepot.c
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