Silicone sealer removal

[Dale]

I just put silicone sealer around a new toilet. The sealer is on a wood floor. What's the best way to remove the thin film of sealant off the floor without damaging the floor? Thanks so much.

Dale

[Doug Miller]

If it's still sticky, paint thinner works. If it isn't sticky, wait overnight, then see how much you can peel up with your fingernails.

[Rus]

Dale wrote in news:BED0B67C.2E816% [e-mail]:

I did the same, but, the floor is ceramic tile. I use guitar strings to cut the seal when it's time to remove the toilet.

Determine a suitable length. Trim the string to that length. Twist a loop into each end and put a stick in each loop to make handles. Use the newly constructed device as you would use a saw. Cut through the silicone to release the toilet.

Works for me.

(This is much the same method you would use to cut the sealer around a windshield. There are tools like this sold, but, guitar strings only cost about $5 a set.)

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