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Default Removing toilet - adhesive sealant

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:51:59 -0800, Oren wrote:

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 20:02:20 -0500, Tom The Great
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On 28 Dec 2006 12:55:52 -0800, wrote:

A few weeks ago, we used DAP Dynaflex 230 latex sealant while retiling
the bathroom, and used a thick bead of it as caulk between the toilet
and floor to prevent the possibility of leaks. Now we're trying to
pull up the toilet again to replace one of the tiles, but the toilet
won't detach from the floor! We're afraid to pull much harder on the
toilet because we don't want to crack the porcelain.
Help?


IMHO:

I've heard prescoring it with a utility knife should help when
removing caulked items. One tv show said there was a product that
'softens' caulk too.

later,


Removing latex caulk from a toilet base is not like fighting monsters,
cut it deep and wide once and be done. Pull it out., Yes a product is
out there to soften caulk (it works and ideal for a house wife) and
works well around tubs, sinks, pets and humans.


ha ha ha, fighting monsters. cute.

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