Summary of Tools and Methods for Caulk Removal
TOOLS/METHOD | SUITABILITY | ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES | PROTECTIVE MEASURES TO CONSIDER |
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Mechanical Tools | |||
Utility knife |
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Ripping chisel |
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Putty knife/scrapper |
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Bush hammer |
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Hammer and chisel |
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Electromechanical Tools | |||
Electrical joint cutter with oscillating blade |
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Electrical scraper with exchangeable blades |
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Needle hammer |
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Jigsaw with exchangeable saw blades |
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Diamond sanding device |
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Rotary cutting tools |
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Chemical-Physical Methods | |||
Dry ice (CO2) blasting |
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