I used to own a resurfacing company. When we removed caulk, especially the type that is specifically for bath and kitchen which has a tendency to cure very hard we would use a heat gun on a low setting to soften the caulk first. It is very important to keep the gun moving so as not to scorch the tub especially if the tub is fiberglass. Once the caulk was removed we would spray the area with a 20% solution of bleach and water. After 10 minutes or so we would spray the area with denatured alcohol which helps moisture that got under the tile to evaporate more quickly. Place a box fan blowing on the tub for an hour and you'ready to caulk. Most people wonder why the caulk separates from the tub or tile. To avoid this fill the tub 3/4 full of water prior to caulking to cause it to settle, then caulk. Don't drain the tub until the caulk has dried.
@@HokageHustle88 I think that the word 'settle' was used with regards to the bathtub, rather than the caulk, and in a sense of 'to settle' - 'to drop down'. The water is meant to weigh down the bathtub causing it to drop a tiny bit so that the newly applied caulk is used to this sort of stretch and won't peel away with bath use. At least that's the way I understood it. Hope this helps.
My takeaway from the video and comments. Mild heat from a heat gun. Multi-tool, followed by scraper, if necessary. Clean with diluted bleach and brush. Use alcohol to remove moisture. Fill tub with water before caulking in case the tub settles a bit with weight in it. It all makes sense. #1 rule in home improvement: Use the proper tools and methods to make the job as easy as possible, or, as they say, work smart, not hard. 😁
This is just the video I needed since I am helping my parents with their house. They are getting older and I am helping them with the little things. Seeing this video I will buy an oscillating tool since I used to use a utility knife to cut caulking. The oscillating tool method is much more safe than what I used to do and can get faster results I will look into a cordless one like the one you have in the video. Thank you.
Thank you!!! for a wonderfully TO THE POINT video. I'm on my way to Harbor Freight to buy this tool. and now I know silicone caulking. I don't want to have to do this job again for many years.
I just bought a multi-tool for my business and wouldn't have thought about using it to remove old caulk, but it looks like it did a good job. Anything that makes this job easier is a good thing!
Great video - I liked how you covered the different options to do the job. Have been wanting to purchase a multi-purpose tool and now I have a good justifiable reason...Thanks
Thanks for sharing this information. I was about to start a difficult task, of repairing a shower enclosure. And a bathtub enclosure. I was dreading this job. After seeing this video I knew that there was light at the end of the tunnel. I picked up a multi speed, multi tool from Harbor Freight for about $35.00. It made short work of the grout removal. Thanks again for valuable information, it was very helpful in my repair efforts. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, bout to recaulk my tub & was thinking, "there's gotta be a better way" 😄 and I already own one a porta-cable oscillating tool. 👍👍
Great & to the point Just got a multi tool and wondered if its safe to use on tub/shower for caulk removal. You answered that real well. Great point on the hand scraper as it being the same as the multi tool, albeit much slower. Now to the tub
Multitool is fine but FIRST lay down 2" strips of painter's tape right up to the edge of the exposed caulking that you're wanting to remove on tub walls and tub itself. This is cheap insurance against any scratches on your tub or tile made by the multitool. An extra step well worth it.
@@dpky7333 yeah as a caulker myself, no one uses a multi tool, it’s unbelievably reckless and would cause so much damage. Perhaps for some sections it would be ok, but not around baths or on tiles that would Mark easily
To save a lot of effort and to save breathing in the bleach fumes, mildew can be removed very effectively by folding up toilet tissue and placing it along the mildew line then carefully pour bleach onto the tissue, leave it overnight and remove it the next day, all the mildew will be gone so long as the bleach was in contact, that's what the paper is for, this can even save the need to put new caulking in at all.
Cool.. We were looking at these 3 in 1 caulking tools.. I'll use my makita multi tool.!! But, what's the best way.to spread the caulking? When I worked foe a painting company we just use our caulking gun and finger and a wet rag..
In addition to metal scrapers: Plastic putty scrapers - Popsicle sticks - cut tip for a flat edge. Back and forth with pressure may get the last caulk bits hanging on without scratching surfaces.
Buy some silicon remover first guys before you start with the mechanical brute force! It's cheap and makes the job so much easier. Can't believe in two years no-one had mentioned this.
I found just a simple craft knife either side and it pulls out in one piece no mess ,all done in minutes ready to caulk and no damage to bath or decor.
Wish I had a tool like this. My spouse is a truck driver and never home so when I redid all the caulking in the bathroom it took me forever to remove the old stuff. 😭 My dumb ass never looked into tools before doing it. Now that it's all done I find out about special tools that make it easier . Typical of me. 😂
Harbor freight, 15$.. is a lot louder than the expensive ones are but for a here and there use tool is well worth the money.. youll spend more on blades for it than the actual tool itself.. and if not a person who will use tools every day while your there pick up a 15$ corded drill, 20$ random orbit sander and a 7$ work light and you still wouldn't have spent as much as you would have buying the oscillating tool itself at a big box store...
Good for you to take this job on yourself instead of waiting for your husband to return! So what? You did the whole thing without a multi-tool. Even more admirable! You did it!
Caulk my nemesis Just did this job it took 3 days. (I let it dry a day before caulking) Caulk came out in tiny pieces... one very severe cut w/utility knife. Goo gone & hair dryer did soften a bit. No drip caulk gun way better. One more tub to go. I will be trying my multi tool.Thanks from this handy gal
I dont recommend using the multi tool and a scrapper. Ended up with alot of scratches on the porcelain and now i have to paint the tub or replace because the touch up porcelain kit i tried isnt the same shade of white.
Yes someone in the comment section above said that they make them I personally have not seen any but I don’t own this tool yet unfortunately. I have an electric saw but I don’t see that working well! Lol
How about a layer of Gorrilla tape where caulking meets the fiberglass on a shower . The gorilla tape is very thick and could prevent marking on the fiberglass .
tip: boil a tea kettle of water. pour the hot water into the corners onto the caulk. this will soften it beforehand and make it a lot easier. be sure to dry it well after, of course.
Did u get that multi tool from Home Depot? I work there and we sell Ryobi products , Plus , I bet that was on clearance because of the orange paint on the unit ; They’re great products
Hi... my husband just put fresh caulk around the tub but didn’t put enough. Is it going to be more difficult to get that fresh caulk out that’s way in there? Thank for for your video and help.😬
@@angelabenschop1463 PhD here I produce kids just fine. Can even do it in a test tube. Never caulked in my life. Sounds like you're the one who knows nothing dumb bitch.
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I used to own a resurfacing company. When we removed caulk, especially the type that is specifically for bath and kitchen which has a tendency to cure very hard we would use a heat gun on a low setting to soften the caulk first. It is very important to keep the gun moving so as not to scorch the tub especially if the tub is fiberglass. Once the caulk was removed we would spray the area with a 20% solution of bleach and water. After 10 minutes or so we would spray the area with denatured alcohol which helps moisture that got under the tile to evaporate more quickly. Place a box fan blowing on the tub for an hour and you'ready to caulk. Most people wonder why the caulk separates from the tub or tile. To avoid this fill the tub 3/4 full of water prior to caulking to cause it to settle, then caulk. Don't drain the tub until the caulk has dried.
Thank you for your words of advice!
Thank you for this! :)
The water in tub makes so much sense!
What do mean by fill the tub with 3/4 water? I'm a little confused how that helps the caulk settle as it's on top of the water in the tub
@@HokageHustle88 I think that the word 'settle' was used with regards to the bathtub, rather than the caulk, and in a sense of 'to settle' - 'to drop down'. The water is meant to weigh down the bathtub causing it to drop a tiny bit so that the newly applied caulk is used to this sort of stretch and won't peel away with bath use. At least that's the way I understood it. Hope this helps.
My takeaway from the video and comments. Mild heat from a heat gun. Multi-tool, followed by scraper, if necessary. Clean with diluted bleach and brush. Use alcohol to remove moisture. Fill tub with water before caulking in case the tub settles a bit with weight in it. It all makes sense. #1 rule in home improvement: Use the proper tools and methods to make the job as easy as possible, or, as they say, work smart, not hard. 😁
great summary ;-)
@Lamrich Gaming oh! good idea!
Wouldn’t have even thought of this. Nice job man and god bless the internet for bringing knowledge to the world!
The multi-tool worked wonders for my bathroom sink, which was caulked underneath and tough to access. Thank Sam!
This is just the video I needed since I am helping my parents with their house. They are getting older and I am helping them with the little things. Seeing this video I will buy an oscillating tool since I used to use a utility knife to cut caulking. The oscillating tool method is much more safe than what I used to do and can get faster results I will look into a cordless one like the one you have in the video. Thank you.
Thank you!!! for a wonderfully TO THE POINT video. I'm on my way to Harbor Freight to buy this tool. and now I know silicone caulking. I don't want to have to do this job again for many years.
I just bought a multi-tool for my business and wouldn't have thought about using it to remove old caulk, but it looks like it did a good job. Anything that makes this job easier is a good thing!
Oscillating tool has saved my life removing caulk.
Great video - I liked how you covered the different options to do the job. Have been wanting to purchase a multi-purpose tool and now I have a good justifiable reason...Thanks
Thank you for showing different tools.
Clicks on the "That Was Easy!" Button!!! Thank you for this!!!
👍 Thumps up I will have to buy one of this. It’s simply fabulous.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I learned a lot.
Thanks for your advices.
Thanks for sharing this information. I was about to start a difficult task, of repairing a shower enclosure. And a bathtub enclosure. I was dreading this job. After seeing this video I knew that there was light at the end of the tunnel. I picked up a multi speed, multi tool from Harbor Freight for about $35.00. It made short work of the grout removal. Thanks again for valuable information, it was very helpful in my repair efforts. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, bout to recaulk my tub & was thinking, "there's gotta be a better way" 😄 and I already own one a porta-cable oscillating tool. 👍👍
The multi tool is hands down one of the best tool inventions ever. Everyone should have one.
Great & to the point Just got a multi tool and wondered if its safe to use on tub/shower for caulk removal. You answered that real well. Great point on the hand scraper as it being the same as the multi tool, albeit much slower. Now to the tub
Watched your video, went to harbor freight and bought their cordless multi tool.... done tub and shower in seconds for under $40.
Does the $40 include cost of the multi-tool? If not, would you mind sharing how much you spent for the multi-tool?
Multitool is fine but FIRST lay down 2" strips of painter's tape right up to the edge of the exposed caulking that you're wanting to remove on tub walls and tub itself. This is cheap insurance against any scratches on your tub or tile made by the multitool. An extra step well worth it.
Great idea!
Yeah, the bolt that attaches the scraping tool damaged my tub surface.
@@dpky7333 yeah as a caulker myself, no one uses a multi tool, it’s unbelievably reckless and would cause so much damage. Perhaps for some sections it would be ok, but not around baths or on tiles that would Mark easily
@@Vgallo im a caulker, too!
@@Vgallo what do you guys use?
I just keep finding new uses for my oscillating tool! Good video.
Thanks for the tip, the multi tool is a great all around tool. Great use for it.👍
I have that tool and it even came with scraper blades I've never used thanks for the schooling
Thanks. Information very helpful especially about buying a scraper attachment.
Thank you so much for this video, very helpful
Thank you for being informative.
Thank you, Sam. Very helpful.
Thank you Sam, i always used a razor blade and labor, i always thought the multi tool would scratch the tub surface, thank you
If somebody showed up with this tool to remove caulk from my 2,000 dollar bathtub, they wouldn't get past the front door!
Helpful, thanks 👍
I used a utility knife to scrape off it came up really quick
To save a lot of effort and to save breathing in the bleach fumes, mildew can be removed very effectively by folding up toilet tissue and placing it along the mildew line then carefully pour bleach onto the tissue, leave it overnight and remove it the next day, all the mildew will be gone so long as the bleach was in contact, that's what the paper is for, this can even save the need to put new caulking in at all.
I used cotton balls that I unravel and do the same thing. They stay wet a lot longer..
I cut a cotton painters rag into strips...
Glad to see other people know this trick...
Works so well...
There are non-metal, non-marring scrapers for multi-tools available.
Really good video. Thank you.
Thank you for the video!! This was very helpful ☝🏾👌🏾😌
Cool..
We were looking at these 3 in 1 caulking tools..
I'll use my makita multi tool.!!
But, what's the best way.to spread the caulking?
When I worked foe a painting company we just use our caulking gun and finger and a wet rag..
Thanks. I have a multi tool and it never occurred to me to use it for caulk removal. This will save me lots of time
In addition to metal scrapers:
Plastic putty scrapers -
Popsicle sticks - cut tip for a flat edge. Back and forth with pressure may get the last caulk bits hanging on without scratching surfaces.
First result when searching "remove caulk" for good reason. Great idea thanks!
Really informative video. I need to add a multitool to my tool cabinet next time I go into town.
A multitool would be a great addition. Amazon has some great deals on multitool blade assortments at some great prices. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😎
Be careful not to protruding the mechanical tool too deep into the tile, may cause damage to the tanking
I've only been in your country a very short distance 😂
Great idea thank you very much.
Hi, would the multi-tool work better if the old caulking was a bit harder or a bit softer? Or doesn't matter much at all?
I needed this. Thank you
after I saw this video, I grabbed my multi-tool. it works so well!!!!!!!
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you!
I have my Grandpops old hook blade tool probably from the 1940s. It works great to remove caulk.
Hadn't thought about that one, awesome thank you
Thanks for the video,, I’ve got to do mine also ....
This waa a very good video and it was very informative
Buy some silicon remover first guys before you start with the mechanical brute force! It's cheap and makes the job so much easier. Can't believe in two years no-one had mentioned this.
My suggestion too
I looked at that but it was not for fiberglass or acrylic tubs
I used a hairdryer to do this job very quickly.
Thank you for this video!
Thank you, Mr Mr Sam. Big help to me.! Good day.
Great video!
Ridgid or flexible scraper on the multitool?
Well... im sold! I’ll be ordering some scraper blades for my oscillating tool!!
Good video...
I've been putting off getting a multi-tool, those little things, have alot of good uses. 😮
Razor blades scraper and alcohol thinner and a green sos pad.
Thank you!
Worked like a charm... thank you!
The right tool for the right job
Thank you
Thank you well done.
I found just a simple craft knife either side and it pulls out in one piece no mess ,all done in minutes ready to caulk and no damage to bath or decor.
Can you show me a pic of a craft knife?
@@annaloalbo4654 a magnasson snap off knife
@@annaloalbo4654 a magnasson snap off knife.
Awesome, thanks mate.
Wish I had a tool like this. My spouse is a truck driver and never home so when I redid all the caulking in the bathroom it took me forever to remove the old stuff. 😭 My dumb ass never looked into tools before doing it. Now that it's all done I find out about special tools that make it easier . Typical of me. 😂
Harbor freight, 15$.. is a lot louder than the expensive ones are but for a here and there use tool is well worth the money.. youll spend more on blades for it than the actual tool itself.. and if not a person who will use tools every day while your there pick up a 15$ corded drill, 20$ random orbit sander and a 7$ work light and you still wouldn't have spent as much as you would have buying the oscillating tool itself at a big box store...
Takes guts young lady..
You kicked its ass by hand...
Should of heated it up.
Good for you to take this job on yourself instead of waiting for your husband to return! So what? You did the whole thing without a multi-tool. Even more admirable! You did it!
Caulk my nemesis
Just did this job it took 3 days. (I let it dry a day before caulking) Caulk came out in tiny pieces... one very severe cut w/utility knife. Goo gone & hair dryer did soften a bit. No drip caulk gun way better. One more tub to go. I will be trying my multi tool.Thanks from this handy gal
Thanks for posting
Utility knife works good too.
Using all of them tools was wrong tools allow them make scratches
Use only plastic Patti rolls working good and no scratches
Milti tool a great idea, I'm using tomorrow.
Great info
I dont recommend using the multi tool and a scrapper. Ended up with alot of scratches on the porcelain and now i have to paint the tub or replace because the touch up porcelain kit i tried isnt the same shade of white.
thanks for information 👍 😊
Dam! thank you for the video, that multi tool likes like a game changer. it will save my knees and back very tempted to get one 😂
Is there a plastic scraper blade for the multi tool that can be used on a fiberglass backstop and tub?
Yes someone in the comment section above said that they make them I personally have not seen any but I don’t own this tool yet unfortunately. I have an electric saw but I don’t see that working well! Lol
Won’t the mole tie tool damage the bath
I was expecting an IED as the last method in your video for removing the caulk.
Thanks brother
How about a layer of Gorrilla tape where caulking meets the fiberglass on a shower . The gorilla tape is very thick and could prevent marking on the fiberglass .
If you have black mold on your caulking like in the video, make sure to wear a mask while removing it, you don't want to be breathing in that stuff!
If you have old caulk that's really stubborn this method can easily damage your tub's finish as you struggle to loosen the old caulk
Seconds? How many seconds?
This wins the "Nastiest Tub Award"!!!
Just did this with a hairdryer!!! Thanks
And if you don't want to scratch your tub?
what butcher . . . and all the poor people following this advice!
Love your low, slight out of metronome speech. I believe you could garner 100,000’s of views if you provided a vid on constructing a coffin (s).
Pro tip: If you cut the old caulking with a box cutter makes it a lot easier
I swear, I was just thinking that!
Good idea!
Thanks for tip..i just did it while your video was playing..lol
tip: boil a tea kettle of water. pour the hot water into the corners onto the caulk. this will soften it beforehand and make it a lot easier.
be sure to dry it well after, of course.
Make sure to let it dry before replying caulk if you do that. You don't want to lock in moisture.
edit: nice :)
@@Treegrower of course, and edited. thanks.
Good point! Thanks
of course!
Y don't just use hot water from the tub..?
Did u get that multi tool from Home Depot? I work there and we sell Ryobi products , Plus , I bet that was on clearance because of the orange paint on the unit ; They’re great products
When you work on a crew all your tools get “your”color for sorting and security.
Thanks.👍
I used to use my scraper to try and remove caulk. Those days are long gone since using my oscillating tool. It cuts thru caulk like butter.
Love when he says it doesn’t matter what brand and whips out a RYOBI 😂😂😂😂
Thanks
Hi... my husband just put fresh caulk around the tub but didn’t put enough. Is it going to be more difficult to get that fresh caulk out that’s way in there? Thank for for your video and help.😬
rofl girl, mary another man if he cant even caulk properly he cant produce a kid properly.
Hi. I know your reply is one month old, but if the caulk is clean and free of mold and mildew, you can just put a fresh layer over the top.
@@angelabenschop1463 PhD here I produce kids just fine. Can even do it in a test tube. Never caulked in my life. Sounds like you're the one who knows nothing dumb bitch.
Just a tip on cleaning before caulking. Use vinegar to kill the mold, bleach after for color purposes.
gr8 tip thx!!!
Nice 👍🏽
Thanks
Good video.
Spray the caulk with WD40 first and leave it for 30 minutes and it'll come off a hell of a lot easier.
Going to give this a try
@@tobynfinn123 did it work?
@@mrantieverything2377 sorry didn't get round to it but will next week as the tiler is helping me
@@tobynfinn123 I tried the wd40 it helped
Thanks!