Do I need to remove old caulk in order to re-caulk in my shower/bath??

Yes. There are small, plastic hand tools you can buy, next to the caulk tubes in the hardware store. Scrape out the old caulk. Use a single edge razor blade to skim off the smallest pieces. Clean with mineral spirits. Then clean with detergent and water. If the tiles are not perfectly clean, the new caulk will not stick.Do I need to remove old caulk in order to re-caulk in my shower/bath??
Yes,,,,The old caulk should be removed. The surface must be ';clean'; and ready for the new caulk to be applied. Not removing the old caulk will result in the new not adhering or sealing. It will also peel off very quick. Best to spend the time and energy to do correctly now than spend allot more time later.Do I need to remove old caulk in order to re-caulk in my shower/bath??
yes you do!
Yes you do. Applying new over old,cracked,mildewy,stinky,dirty,yucky,w鈥?cover it up, but it is not what you want to do.


To stop leaks and get rid of old, remove it, prep the area where the new is going on, and bead it.
Yes, to do a good job.
Yes...the best way to do that is with a regular ';razor blade knife'; slice it and pull it out. If you leave it, the new caulk won't set up well.
Yes, the correct way would be to remove all the old caulk and recaulk it.
sure is best to if you expect it to be effective
Yes, you can't apply new caulk over the old because it will not take.
Remove Old Caulk Then Clean Area to be re-caulked with Rubbing Alcohol Then re-caulk Let dry at least 24 hours.