sealant removing

ray316 · 22 Nov 2006

l have took tiles off the bathroom walls around the bath and sink, but the sealant is very stubborn to move.l don't want to scrath the surfaces of these, so what's the best way to remove it.Any tips.

breezer · 22 Nov 2006

pull most of it off, then use a silicone sealant remover.

screfix sell one.

other suppliers are available

gcol · 22 Nov 2006

Silicone remover is a waste of time - use a sharp chisel and slide it along the bath surface, then the tile surface at a shallow angle and the silicone will come off easy.

ray316 · 22 Nov 2006

l,m sure there was something on tv recently about removing silicone sealant with a household product.l just cannot remember what it was

was it nail varnish remover

gcol · 22 Nov 2006

ray, the stuff is designed to stick like a bug ger. Trust me, don't bother with chemical removal.

ray316 · 22 Nov 2006

ok sharp chisel it is.Now forgive me for asking this but which way round onto the surface.Flat side to surface,or angled side.

gcol · 23 Nov 2006

Flat side down - hold at a shallow angle so it won't dig into the bath. You'll find it hard to damage the bath so don't be afraid.

Moz · 23 Nov 2006

You'll find it hard to damage the bath....lol
unless he slips an nips the plastic bath ... just be careful an as said nice an slowly

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