Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Removing caulking from brick fireplace

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Stumped1
02-04-08, 07:28 AM
Anyone know how to remove caulking from a brick fireplace?

marksr
02-04-08, 07:32 AM
What kind of caulk? and where on the fireplace?

Generally all you can do is peel and scrape it off.
Stumped1
02-04-08, 08:41 AM
It is a heat resistant silicone caulk on the brick around the edges of the fireplace door unit.

I was going to use a wire brush attached to a cordless drill, but the unit is brass and I don't want to risk scratching the surface.

marksr
02-04-08, 04:01 PM
That's tough, wrap a rag around the blade of a putty knife and use paint thinner for a lubricant - go slow ;)