Removing old sealant in a shower

Keefiedee · 2012-03-02T15:36:30+00:00

Having installed a new quadrant shower last year on a stone base,retiled, and sealed the junction between tiles and base with silicone,I found that the new sealant very quickly went mouldy. I have nowpurchased a cartrige of super "kill everything" sealant, so of coursehave to remove all the old sealant.This is not proving to be very easy! Has anyone any tips to make thejob easier? Is there any solvent that will help loosen the grip ofthe sealant, for example? Or is just a case of perseverance?Keith

Mar 02, 2012 22 Replies

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Rick 14 years ago

wondered if when you see a bit of the dreaded mould appearing if you can kill it off with bleach or similar. ?

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John Rumm 14 years ago

You can to an extent... but once its there, it usually comes back.

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The Medway Handyman 14 years ago

This stuff is the absolute mutts nuts.

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