Most People Are Re-Caulking Their Bathtub Wrong (Here’s The Right Way)

Summary by Krater

A home renovation expert demonstrates how to properly remove old, moldy silicone caulk from a bathtub and apply new GE Supreme silicone sealant, providing tips to prevent future mold and failure.

From the video

Answers: How do I remove and replace bathtub silicone caulk?

• Bathtub caulking removal
• Silicone caulk application
• Removing mold from bathtub caulk
• Caulking tools and techniques
• GE Supreme silicone sealant

What it concludes

• Use a scraping tool instead of a knife on steel tubs to avoid cutting paint and exposing metal to rust.
• Fill the tub with water before applying silicone to counteract weight stress on the joint.
• Use rubbing alcohol to clean residue off surfaces because it dries and evaporates almost immediately without leaving moisture behind.
• Do not use soapy water to smooth silicone, as mixing water onto the surface prevents the silicone from bonding properly.