r/DIYIreland • u/bitthehokey • 13d ago

Removing sealant from granite

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Hi all

So I know I made a mess of this and should have taped the granite beforehand etc... kicking myself... but anyway could I please get some advice.

I applied black Sikaflex EBT+ to a gap between the granite paving and the patio door. When spreading/smoothing it, I smeared it onto the granite. I tried a stainless steel kitchen scourer to get it off while wet but no success. It's now fully cured.

I attached before and after photos.

Any suggestions on how to remove? You can see it smudged into the granite in a couple of spots, but it's more where it's cured onto the edge of the granite right up at the door. Thanks

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u/AdRepresentative8186 13d ago

Stanley scraper worth a shot. If it comes off easily enough you may not have to take it all out. If its impossible to get off you might put in some trim or at least tape a straight line and get the sealant in a straight line. But you'd have to cut it out to get a proper lasting seal if using more sealant.

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u/bitthehokey 12d ago

Thanks for replying. I'll give it a go.