How to Replace Caulk on a Bathtub or Shower

Home improvement Ron Hazelton demonstrates how to remove and replace old caulk or sealant around your bathtub or shower, instantly brightening your bathroom. To see more bathroom and shower videos, visit http://www.ronhazelton.com.

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[netpolice151]

my co worker told me to wet my finger with saliva so it will slide nicely on the silicone......it worked because we were only doing small job that time....im glad i saw this video...now i dont have to worry about running out of saliva if they will ask me to do a big job...LOL

[ronhazelton]

Saliva ... now that's a new one. Here are a couple of other options. Warm water to which a couple of drops of dish washing detergent has been added. Also, isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or denatured alcohol will work.

Ron

[tdvu]

can this process be used for vertical caulk lines?

[ronhazelton]

Yes, it can.

[mwMichie19mw]

Ron you're amazing! I used your video and took all that old crap out and lay down new caulk and it worked. Every aspect of it worked, including rubbing out extra moldy areas with the bleach AND using the soapy water to make a clean line of caulk. I went to Home Depot and bought a small hand squeezed tube of Caulk for about $4. I'm female and completed the work on my own without feeling intimidated. Thanks for your help!

[NathanielFTW]

how do you keep the new caulking from mildewing?

[dtrrider1]

Terrible silicone line, went 10mm up the tiles. That will peel off and look ugly in a few days. Get a proper silicone tool rather than using fingers.

[lugana1000]

Waw thank you very much, can we use the same product for the window?

I suffer from a lot of mold around my window specially in my bed room, however, it is a double glazing window!

[CulturistJohn]

It was not that easy! When I ran my finger on it with soapy water, the caulked surface bulged up and tore out the stuff behind it. I think caulk dries sort of quickly. And the wetness of the bleach messes with the seal.

[flimflamflappy]

thanks tho, very helpful!

[flimflamflappy]

now how do i get the explosive diarrhea stains off the underside of the toilet seat?

[alby1kenobi]

Thanks Ron!



[sunshinesaint]

Great video Thanks!

[LLALLIBOYPRODUCTIONS]

good vid

[prissy007hotmail]

Um... I love you sir. LOL :) The caulking around my tub looked awful so I wanted to redo it but I wanted it to look nice and clean. The dish soap and water worked beautifuly. Thanks so much. :)