Remove & replace moldy shower caulk

Tips for removing and replacing the moldy shower caulk in a bathroom shower. Links to items mentioned in the video:

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[emily.g.]

I’m a 22 year old female (living at home right now) with no experience in shower repairs or anything, but with this video I was able to reseal my shower and get the moldy old grout out. My dad was so impressed that he had me do the master bathroom for them, lol.

[jwdecosta]

I’m a 75 year old man and I am so glad I tuned into this video before I began this project! Good work young man!

[randykrape]

I do lots of these in my business.  First start by removing all the soap scum off the walls.  If you don't, that residue gets under the new caulk and it may not stick well.   After removing the old caulk and cleaning,   I spray Microban into all the joints to kill any remaining mold, and drying with a fan before installing caulk.  Most Silicon caulks have a 30 min set time.  I tell customers to wait overnight to use the shower.

[natdav]

Your video was the only video of the many i watched that even came close to preparing me for this big job. I was a first timer when I started but now feel like I can caulk like a pro!! I recaulked the whole shower, then dismantled, cleaned, recaulked and reassembled by whole framed shower by myself thanks to your careful instructions. I did develop my own little techniques as I went along, which is likely why everyone has their own expert opinions in the comments. But for a beginner this guy has the most realistic video and advice to be found.

[buy_well]

Gold Star Award - the Best demo of removing old caulk and mold. And the cleaning before installing, Thank you

[beccahoo]

I have spent 2 hours watching videos on caulking a shower.. Your video has been the best and most helpful by far. Thank you so much for your time and effort spent on this video! Much appreciation from Australia!

[salihabdur-rasheed]

This is the best era to live in. All info on the net. Thanks
...updated
My bathtub 🛁 seal came out great. I used painters blue tape around mine so it came off easy and very crisp/professional. I obtained that tip about tape from the comments. Thanks again.

[LarissaTeasdale]

Thank you so much for this tutorial video. Your tutorial gave me the confidence to be able to clean up our moldy shower. I bought all of the materials and was able to do this project all by myself! I was so proud - and so was my hubby (especially since he didn’t have to do any of the work 😂). Thanks again!!!

[Monique-er]

Your video prepared me with a shopping list for tools, clear step-by-step instructions, and gave me the confidence to do the job. I have no experience with this and it turned out great! I appreciate the time you took to teach us.

[davidgreaber]

I'm now inspired and excited to do a previously dreaded project. People like you are what give me reason to love Youtube!

[susanbernstein]

Thank you! I finally did it, after about eight years of intending to do it, during this rare rainy weekend here in Northern California. Your video was invaluable. I'm proud of the results.

[msohh]

thank you for sharing. New homeowner here - got a quote for $125 for my small shower. Nope, Ill try it myself. Your instructions are straightforward.

[mano]

Caulk guns have a hole back by the handle. It is meant to be used to cut off the tip on the tube of caulk - insert the tip at an angle and squeeze the handle!

[majorbrighton]

I would recommend always cleaning with alcohol/Ethanol after scrubbing away the mould. Note also that you always apply the Silicon in the reverse direction to what his doing, that way their is no need to smooth out as it is done automatically i.e. you hold the tube the same way - yet push not pull. took me a few years to learn the right way! Yet gives great results.

[amberartise]

So I am back with an update!!  It came out beautiful!!!  I am so happy and pleased.  I hacve now moved on to your changing a light fixture video and will take a stab at that!  Thanks!

[jeffbeynon]

I usually do not leave any comments but I just wanted to point out that with 100% silicone when caulking with it in showers and Tub surrounds you will find that your best bet for beginners is to use the tape method where you run masking tape along both sides of your joint fill it with silicone then finger it until it looks like you want then pull the tape off and then use soapy water to lightly smooth over any rough spots. I say this because when you smear silicone out on the edge of your joint really thin then let it dry and after a little while of use you wipe down your shower and those thin edges that got smeared out come lose easily and start to hold dirt and grime and that's how your caulking starts to look bad and mold and mildew start growing there. I know a thing or 20 about this because I have been fixing this problem for 27 years for customers. Mold and mildew are silicones kryptonite 100% silicone is awesome stuff but get a little mold n mildew under an edge and it starts

[NWforager]

removal process is a bit faster with a shopvac . it keeps the scraper from pushing in the old caulk and helps remove mold and gunk. i like to scrap with the vac right behind it so loose stuff is never in the way . Vacs also speed up dry time

[williambirnbaum]

I do mine once a year....you did a great job explaining how to...
Just takes time to prep and time to do it right.
Some people just use the caulk gun and run a bead...looks like crap!! You need to smooth it out.
Follow this DIY vid and do it right !!! GOOD JOB

[hiroshi]

Good job.  When I was removing the grimy silicone, I used some painters tape along the edges because no matter how hard you try you will make tiny scratches in the porcelain which then trap soap scum and you're back to a "mold" issue again.

[catkeys]

This is SO helpful! I hope this video stays up for a long time, or at least long enough for me to finally get my lazy butt psyched enough to try this.