Plumbing in the Home/bathroom caulking removal

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Expert: speedball1 - 7/6/2004


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I would like to know the easiest way to remove old caulk from around a bathtub.  The caulk is about 15 years old.  I hope you can help and I thank you for your time and consideration.

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Good morning Debby,  What you need is "Caulk Be Gone Caulk Remover" sold by online Aubuchon Hardware for less then $5.00.  Check it out at,                                                        http://paint-and-supplies.aubuchonhardware.com/cleaners_and_thinners/paint_remov...
Just click on or paste this link up on your address bar.  Follow directions and regrout with Dap White Tub and Tile Caulk.  Hope this helps and thank you for rating my reply. Tom

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