Comments on: Easy Caulk Removal http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:38:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Blair http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391608 Blair Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:33:56 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391608 I've found that an old church key (the tool we used to open beer with before the pull top) works great for this. Most have a pointed hook on one end, and a bottle opener on the other. I was lucky enough to have one with both on the same end, and a sturdy wooden handle, but you could cut the opener off the end of the other common type, and screw, or rivet a handle to suit your needs on the metal body. I’ve found that an old church key (the tool we used to open beer with before the pull top) works great for this. Most have a pointed hook on one end, and a bottle opener on the other. I was lucky enough to have one with both on the same end, and a sturdy wooden handle, but you could cut the opener off the end of the other common type, and screw, or rivet a handle to suit your needs on the metal body.

]]> By: Bill Schuller http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391340 Bill Schuller Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:09:53 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391340 I've used one of these (and a completing offering I picked up from Lowes) to remove caulk on a laminate counters and a bathtub. They worked well on the kitchen counters, but I have a feeling a putty knife would've been just as affective as it was practically peeling off on its own accord. I didn't even make it through a whole seam of caulk in the bathtub though. I ended up having to break down and use a hot air gun and a razor blade. I wish there were a tool that delivered on the promise of easy chemical-free caulk removal. I’ve used one of these (and a completing offering I picked up from Lowes) to remove caulk on a laminate counters and a bathtub. They worked well on the kitchen counters, but I have a feeling a putty knife would’ve been just as affective as it was practically peeling off on its own accord. I didn’t even make it through a whole seam of caulk in the bathtub though. I ended up having to break down and use a hot air gun and a razor blade. I wish there were a tool that delivered on the promise of easy chemical-free caulk removal.

]]> By: Buster http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391303 Buster Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:15:17 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391303 ...just one more thing...that being said, I guess it's better than nothing (or screwdriver) …just one more thing…that being said, I guess it’s better than nothing (or screwdriver)

]]> By: Buster http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391301 Buster Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:13:23 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391301 I agree with RossToss, the tip wore down fast and it was still alot of work. I agree with RossToss, the tip wore down fast and it was still alot of work.

]]> By: RossToss http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391279 RossToss Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:30:25 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391279 Tried it. Didn't like it. It wasn't nearly sturdy enough to get out the really old, hard caulk, and the plastic point wore down way too quickly. I've had great results using a plexiglass cutter. The sharp edge can be used to scrap and score, and small hook is great for pulling out the old stuff. Plus, they're usually metal so they last a lot longer. Here's a link: http://www.makezine.com/pub/tool/Plexiglass_cutter Home Depot carries them, but they not listed on HD's website. Enjoy! Tried it. Didn’t like it. It wasn’t nearly sturdy enough to get out the really old, hard caulk, and the plastic point wore down way too quickly.

I’ve had great results using a plexiglass cutter. The sharp edge can be used to scrap and score, and small hook is great for pulling out the old stuff. Plus, they’re usually metal so they last a lot longer.

Here’s a link: http://www.makezine.com/pub/tool/Plexiglass_cutter

Home Depot carries them, but they not listed on HD’s website.

Enjoy!

]]> By: Shopmonger (aka Donny B) http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391217 Shopmonger (aka Donny B) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:21:31 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391217 Yeah it seems like a great idea. But it seems like unless the caulk is in good shape or in a specific shape it could cause problems. Yeah it seems like a great idea.
But it seems like unless the caulk is in good shape or in a specific shape it could cause problems.

]]> By: Joe http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391166 Joe Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:23:06 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/15/easy-caulk-removal/#comment-391166 I have one - it works ok if the caulk and surface are in decent shape. If it's all rotten and dried out, and on a crappy surface it doesn't help much. I have one - it works ok if the caulk and surface are in decent shape. If it’s all rotten and dried out, and on a crappy surface it doesn’t help much.

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