One of the top caulks for DIY is acrylic latex, also known as painter's caulk. It's a low-cost option that's easy to use for filling gaps around windows, doors, drywall, and baseboards.

Step 1. Soften the caulk by applying caulk remover. Step 2. Slice through the softened caulk using a utility knife with a fresh blade or a caulk scraper. If you’re lucky, most of it will fall free.

If the old caulk is dry and brittle, it is likely a latex caulk. This type of caulk will have to be completely removed because it will be cracked and not provide a good water seal. This is an ...

3. Silicone caulk is more expensive than latex and about the same price as butyl caulk. Silicone is great for sealing metal, glass, tile and other smooth, nonporous surfaces.

For a few dollars, you can purchase special plastic caulk-remover tools at your home center store. These are designed specifically for bathtubs, since this caulk is replaced often, but they also ...

This caulk contains some sand to add texture and can also be painted with a latex paint. For more information, visit www.quikrete.com (search for “stucco crack repair tube”).