DEAR TIM: My son tried to do me a favor while I was out of town by caulking my kitchen backsplash. Although his intentions were wonderful, his skill level leaves much to be desired as he made a mes… ...

Can you use sanded grout on a backsplash? You can use sanded grout on a backsplash, but it’s usually not necessary unless you ...

DEAR TIM : My son tried to do me a favor while I was out of town by caulking my kitchen backsplash. Although his intentions were wonderful, his skill level leaves much to be desired as he made a ...

How to Remove Caulk in a Few Easy Steps Follow this simple guide to restore some of the spaces in your home when needed. By Norman Becker and P.E. Updated: Apr 21, 2021 9:41 AM EDT ...

Q: My son tried to do me a favor while I was out of town by caulking my kitchen backsplash. Although his intentions were wonderful, he made a mess of things.

Assuming the wall looks fine and you need to replace just the caulk, scrape off as much as you can with a razorblade. No cleaning product removes silicone residue; you have to get it off mechanically.

QEvery winter, the caulk in the 1 / 16-inch gap between my Silestone counter and backsplash dries up, allowing spills to reach the wall behind. The company that installed the counter didn’t ...

Step 1: Sand the backsplash wall with 80-grit sandpaper; both thinset and tile mastic will adhere better to a roughened surface. Wipe away the sanding dust with a damp cloth.