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How to Re-caulk a Bathroom

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    • Use a knife to uproot the old caulk that is sealed to the wall.

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    • Peel off until all of the caulk is removed.

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    • Remove all of the residual caulk that lies under the main slabs that were just pulled off.

    • Do this by angling the tip of the blade into the pivot and scraping up the caulk that lies there.

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    • Before applying the new caulk, clean the area with hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol.

    • Let the area dry for about 10 minutes before applying the new caulk. This will allow the new caulk to seal properly.

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    • Place the tip of the new bottle of caulk into the hole by the trigger.

    • Squeeze the trigger to cut.

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    • Use something sharp to break the inner seal of the caulk.

    • The use of the pin on the caulking gun (as shown in the 2nd picture) is an alternative to using a blade.

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    • Push the silver button and pull the spring back to fully open the chamber of the caulking gun.

    • Place the new bottle of caulk into the open chamber.

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    • To apply the new caulk, press the trigger and drag the gun across the area being re-caulked.

    • When caulking the area, try to use the appropriate amount of caulk. More is better than less.

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    • After applying the new caulk, dab a finger in water and smooth it out.

    • The more times you smooth it out, the more caulk you take off. This is why using more is better than using less.

    • It takes 24 hours for new caulking to dry. DO NOT get the surface wet during this time. It will ruin your work.

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By using these tools and referring to this guide, you can re-caulk any part of your bathroom with relative ease.

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