It doesn’t matter how you hold the tool it us a gimmick that gives inferior results. Yheprimary function of tooling the joint is for adhesion and us mandatory. Aesthetics are secondary. All this tool dies is scrape the excess off. If you use it your sealant is guaranteed to fail prematurely. I have been a professional caulker fit over 45 years and I’m tired of all of the misinformation given to the homeowner. Using this the typical life of silicone ud 5-7 years. Less if you’re stupid enough enough to use soapy water or worse window cleaner. Properly installed silicone will last at least 20 years probably 30 or,ore.
May be quicker, but when caulking tiles, with the tiles having a straight edge they become like a razor blade, many a time I have used my finger and have cut it quite deep. It’s a a shame this tool wasn’t invented earlier. I have just bought one after watching numerous videos regarding how to seal professionally.
Nope, you do not! It’s a common mistake that so many people propagate - when applying silicone caulking no liquid should be used, as it gets behind the silicone and causes it to fail prematurely. Don’t give wrong advice if you have no idea about what you are talking about
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generally they say use the sharp flat edge in the direction of travel, the bevelled edge behind.
That sounded totally wrong. “ Not going back to fingering when around the toilets !! 🤣🤣🤣.
you are using the tool the wrong way
You are using the tool the wrong way round. All the best.
as a glazier you can use the tool both ways. I have a large one for glass
Why do you hold the tool the opposite way to what the instructions say ?
Works best that way after using it a while
Product being used on the wrong side. DO NOT spray water, you will prevent the silicone from adhering to the sides. Good luck.
Aren't you using the tool backward?
Holding it that way is much slower.
I feel like the more you messed with it the worse it got. Juss being honest
Makes more mess this way
It doesn’t matter how you hold the tool it us a gimmick that gives inferior results. Yheprimary function of tooling the joint is for adhesion and us mandatory. Aesthetics are secondary. All this tool dies is scrape the excess off. If you use it your sealant is guaranteed to fail prematurely. I have been a professional caulker fit over 45 years and I’m tired of all of the misinformation given to the homeowner. Using this the typical life of silicone ud 5-7 years. Less if you’re stupid enough enough to use soapy water or worse window cleaner.
Properly installed silicone will last at least 20 years probably 30 or,ore.
Just use a finger...lot quicker..less fidgety.
May be quicker, but when caulking tiles, with the tiles having a straight edge they become like a razor blade, many a time I have used my finger and have cut it quite deep.
It’s a a shame this tool wasn’t invented earlier. I have just bought one after watching numerous videos regarding how to seal professionally.
@@davidmorton2630 Fair point mate👍..I know what you mean.
You need water mate.
Nope, you do not! It’s a common mistake that so many people propagate - when applying silicone caulking no liquid should be used, as it gets behind the silicone and causes it to fail prematurely. Don’t give wrong advice if you have no idea about what you are talking about