Removing Shower Door Glue From Tub

Spray a chemical caulk removal solvent onto the caulk to help soften it for removal.

Removing shower door glue from tub.

Save pin it see more images. Soak paper towels in undiluted white vinegar. Heat it up with a blow dryer on high or your iron on high no steam with paper towels between the glue and the iron so you don t ruin the iron. Step 1 remove excess adhesive with scraper removing excess adhesive from a bathtub is much easier than removing it from painted walls or concrete floors.

The smooth surface of the bathtub naturally makes it easy to clean. Apply caulk softener to the side rails of the door and remove the screws that hold it to the tile there are usually three screws on each side. Use your utility knife to break the seal between the frame and the walls and tub. Acetone nail polish remover will help dissolve the glue for easier removal.

Test acetone in small quantities to check for damage to the fiberglass insert. Acetone is primarily used as a degreaser. You don t want to leave cuts in the wall and tub surfaces you just want to separate the frame from the wall. Be sure to hold the knife parallel to the wall and tub not perpendicular.

After the softener has worked for half an hour begin removing the caulk using a caulk removal tool and a razor blade holder. Apply a thin layer of acetone to the glue. Caulk removers are sold alongside caulk at most home improvement stores. When an adhesive hits the surface of the bathtub it has a tendency to streak or pool.

Acetone is used in industry to thin fiberglass resin. Treat with 100 mineral spirits paint thinner first. Scrub the area with a brush or plastic pad rinse then dry the surfaces with a clean. Use a paintbrush or foam brush to apply the solution and to work it into the gap left by the removed caulk.