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Topic: Caulking
whispertoascream's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:03 PM
I recently re tiled me bathroom. I did it myself without a problem but
when it came time to caulk around the tub. That is when the fun started.
The darn thing started spewing EVERYWERE.
No matter what I did I could not get it to stop. Made me laugh so hard.
And sorry guys the first thing it made me think of was you...lmao

But anyways,I threw the darn gun in the sink and let it finish it's
little puke fest there...lol. As a result of me doing that I now have
caulk stuck to my sink and I do not know how to get it off. Anybody have
any ideas on how to do this?

burgundybry's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:06 PM
razor blade?, and maybe something like nail polish remover, or something
to looosen it?

whispertoascream's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:07 PM
I tried a razor blad but that just scratched my damn sink...lol. But I
will try the nail polish remover thank you.

burgundybry's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:08 PM
welcome...if nothing else, try a google search on how to...

BigGlenn's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:09 PM
Hey kid,
first of all, while you're caulking, there is a liitle thumb lever to
release the tube. when relaxing between areas that you're caulking,
press that thumb lever and the caulk will stop flowing ( or whatever
dirty word you were thinking of).

Try carefully scraping the caulk with a razor blade and the use Ajax.

no photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:12 PM
roflmao I can see you now Whisper gurl, tryin to do this and it spewin
everywhere and you screamin and throwin it in th sink..omg I'm
roflmao...I soo needed that image and laugh thanks Whisper
gurlbigsmile

BigGlenn's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:13 PM
Paint thinner might work.
Was it silicone?

whispertoascream's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:16 PM
Well I did not know about that damn thumb leaver. DARN IT. See I need a
mansad Or maybe rent a good one every now and then.....lol.

And I am glad I could put a smile on your face hun. ((((Poet)))


Thank you guys for the help. If I can't get it off and I have to replace
my sink I am calling on you guys....lmao.

BillRoot's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:18 PM
If the sink is a plastic one you cant use a strong solvent.

burgundybry's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:18 PM
whisp, ya might wanna call the glenn man..though i wish it were, home
improvment not my forte...laugh , but thx

oldsage's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:18 PM
I rent cheap but not easy.
:wink: :wink:

BigGlenn's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:18 PM
Any more questions, Call a guy first !!! You have to admit, We're good
for something!! You should be able to save that sink. Just keep peeling
and scratching with your fingernails until the nail polish remover or
paint thinner works.:wink:

whispertoascream's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:19 PM
Sorry bill I do not think my sink is plastic. I have no idea what it is
made of. All I know is that it is white....lol.

burgundybry's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:20 PM
there yuh go...and patience

whispertoascream's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:21 PM
LOL Sage.

And I do not know what kind it was.

I just went to Wal-Mart and asked if they caulk. Trust me that was an
embarrassing day as well...lol.

BillRoot's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:21 PM
Probably porcelain then.Solvents are ok on that.

burgundybry's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:22 PM
might want to let the solvent set awhile so it can get into the caulk
better

whispertoascream's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:22 PM
Thank you for your help guys. ((((((HUGS))))

izzie's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:23 PM
problem with glenn's theroy... if youd have called a man first... you
would not have a bathroom at all rite now... probibly be in remodel
hell, and never be able to pee again. hehe

BigGlenn's photo
Sat 03/10/07 04:23 PM
Good luck whisper. :wink:

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