Homax 5855-06 Caulk Remover Tool

by Homax

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Makes the job of caulk removal easy and fast without damaging surface. This unique design fits perfectly into corners to lift and remove caulk using forward and backward motions. Turn over to the flat surface to clean up film left along the edges and to prepare surface for replacement caulk. The angled tip digs into corners to lift away dried caulk without scratching surfaces. Rubber handle provides a comfortable grip reducing hand fatigue.

Product Description

Removes caulk without scratching surfaces or using harsh chemicals. Made of extra hard plastic for durability. Has three sharp, angled blades designed to scrape caulk from the sides and extract caulk from the joint. The flexible wing blades that is designed to accommodate different sizes and angles of joints. A rear corner tool on the handle reaches into corners and difficult spots.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.2 x 9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FPCC38
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 5855-06
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,922 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worked okay... once, June 20, 2009

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Adam Woodrum (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Homax 5855-06 Caulk Remover Tool (Tools & Home Improvement)

This worked great, but be advised if you've got decade-old caulking like I do, this is a one-time-use tool. I went through two of them clearing out the caulk one one shower door (four beads). I had to finish with a screwdriver. If you've got a big job, buy several.
And, Amazon is selling this for more than twice the price as WalMart or Lowes.

EDIT: I've seen the light. Go to the painting section and buy yourself a nice scraper. Depending on the job, a scraper will serve you much better.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Did Not work For My Purpose, April 21, 2010

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J. A. Eastman "boomer" (Cheyenne, WY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Homax 5855-06 Caulk Remover Tool (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this hoping that it would be deep and narrow enough to fit between a sinktop and the wall. Unfortunately, it was still too wide to fit in the narrow opening, and I ended up using a small screwdriver and a small pair of needlenose pliers to do the job.

I wish this had worked for what I wanted it for, but I have saved it for the eventual need in the shower base, where it will be able to get into the place I would need it.

To echo the other comments, I agree that this tool loses it edge very quickly. Mine started to dull just from trying to fit it between the back of the sinktop and the wall. I was also using a caulk softener product. The caulk I was trying to remove was indoor/outdoor caulk and very tough, admittedly. I think it would work a lot better on caulk that is meant to be used in a bathroom, which would start out much softer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just Adequate, August 10, 2011

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tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Homax 5855-06 Caulk Remover Tool (Tools & Home Improvement)

My mother's bathroom needed some new caulking recently, but before I could put the new caulk down I needed to get rid of the old caulk. I chose to use the HOMAX 5855 CAULK REMOVER to help in my task. The tool helped me easily get rid of most of the old caulk lining the tub. However, I needed a razor to help me get some of the tougher places because the HOMAX 5855 CAULK REMOVER was just too big. Also, after the onetime use, the tool really isn't in any shape to be used again. The tool was adequate for the job, but that's all. Also, you can buy it cheaper at a home improvement store or a box store than you can online.