Aside from the fact that you make some very informative videos, i absolutely LOVE that fact that you talk in a very normal volume and not in a 'yelling' tone like most other content creators.
This video is a sigh of relief. I’m 29 and a first time home owner and grew up with NO handywork experience. But the past few months I had to learn. I hired one too many handymen that either charged me way too much or was more of a headache than anything. So I’ve been doing tons of research and that in its own has been a lot and often times fruitless. But this video..this video is a gold mine! Saving this for sure. Thank you! ❤
Sir, I've been a Finish Carpenter, Lead Carpenter for going on 19 years now. On the field today, we get a bunch of "RUclips" Carpenters. If they would find your videos, they would all be pros! The detail you put in your videos is spot on sir!
I can't stand most of these tiktok and youtube tradesman. There is one dude on tiktok that is the typical white boy finisher, and he is horribly inefficient. You can tell he has no idea what he is doing, because he thinks mesh tape is bad, and only uses premixed mud. Anyone with real experience knows you only use fast setting joint compound with mesh tape, as you can get a far stronger joint and get your block coat on in one pass before skimming with your premixed bucket mud. Yet all these people are on there worshipping the dude and getting the wrong information. It is frustrating.
RUclips can get most of us NOVICES in big trouble! What you folks do is as much art as skill…I have been humbled and absolutely understand why hiring a professional for anything that can’t be completed without 3 hours of cussing and eventually spending a minimum of at least what a professional would charge to do it once!!
As a noob DIY person... I really did appreciate you going over the various guns in the intro! And I also appreciate that you didn't waste a lot of time on it either. It was very concise and I quickly learned something I did not know before. That is what makes for a great help video! Cheers!
I’ve been dreading and delaying caulking some new doorframes for over a week now, and I seriously could cry at how easy this job has been compared to how I’ve caulked in the past. Thank you so much!
I've been a remodeler /builder for 15 yrs and still picked up some good tips I'd never heard of before ! Thanks ! Ps- a tip I picked up from a pro painter that I love is using a tile /grout sponge (or 1/3-1/2 of a sponge) and a small bucket of water... Get the sponge wet, wring it out, and use that instead of your wet finger to smooth joint...works great for water based /acrylic caulks to smooth out, and saves your finger when you're doing a lot of caulking !
I'm a stone and tile installer, as well as hardwood and laminates. I often use color matched caulking with professional results. I like 1/16-1/8" to allow the caulking to fill the joint, but not so much it wants to belly out. I prefer 1/16". The tools I use are a bucket, 2 sponges, some t-shirt type rags (for smoothness), and a putty knife (I like 1 1/2") My proces goes as follows. I insert the caulk, trying to achieve an angle to fill the joint. I use the tip like a squeegee as I roll a constant bead in front of the tip. This fills the joint well. On a wider joint that's flat I might do 2 passes hovering the second pass a little. Step 2 I tool the joint if it's flat, or finger if it's a corner. Step 3 I sponge it clean. Normal for corners but flat edges I will try to wipe excess away from the joint delicately. Step 4 I wring out the t-shirt and wrap it around the putty knife, then tool it. I wrap it neatly on the corner I'm tooling with, swapping spots as needed to keep it clean. Step 5 I wipe the area clean. Caulking for paint I keep the putty knife handy for inside corners only. I don't use the t-shirt much on painters caulk, just a finger and/or sponge. The 2nd sponge I use to lay my gun tip on to drool and wipe the tip clean as I'm installing the caulk.
35 years as a glazier, and caulking is a huge part of the job. Everything he says is spot on, so if you're going to try your hand at caulking for the first time, watch this again, and again if necessary. He's speaking the truth.
I’m a painter and decorator of 17 years. When caulking I’m always smoothing off with my finger and a wet cloth. This is to find the gaps and give the best possible finish. Not all gaps are the same and this method only works if that’s the case. 👍
OMG - the inuendos LOL! I run a construction company and can totally relate. My uncle gave me the best advice ever - you are never to old or to experienced to learn from others that are old or young. Always keep an open mind and share what you know. Thank you so much for sharing a good way to caulk.
Hello from Canada, Tradesman for 20+ years. This is hands down the best tutorials on how to caulk on the net. I did not know about the different caulking guns or the 230 product. Now I know in less than 10 mins...definitely subbing. One of the jobs I dislike doing, after watching this vid I think things will go a lot easier. Doing it the hard way for 20+ years I think finally I will be able to reach perfection with these tools and techniques. Thank you 😎
I love the humour, the technical expertise,the pace and delivery of the information, I barely ever do any trim work...but I am still compelled to watch every video to learn something...you know for some day when I need it. Love the channel !
Nice tips. I started learning how to caulk back in the late 90's when I worked for a glass company down in Florida. We built Florida rooms from the ground up and installed sliding glass door units in homes/condos. All we used was polyurethane caulking. Though I had been working in the construction trade since 1985 I had never really learned how to properly caulk until the late 90's. It took me a good 3 years to learn how to caulk like a pro. It's not as easy as people think it is. Now I have my own restoration business that includes painting, all I use mostly is Sherwin Williams Powerhouse acrylic silicone and their acrylic urethane caulking. Great products in my opinion. One thing I also learned over the years is when tooling the caulk to always tool it both ways as to lay it down and into the cracks/seams and to get any air bubbles out that may have formed from tooling it only in one direction.
Marking the tip is a great idea. I would also recommend caulking the tops of any casings that are visible from a higher perspective somewhere in the home. Great video. Thank you
Yes, I started using Dynaflex 230 thanks to your earlier recommendation and also started using the tiny condoms. Yes, some reference to the bevel angle and I just ordered this red caulking gun for early morning delivery tomorrow. Thanks a lot! I really appreciate you!
Marking the tip is a great idea. I would also recommend caulking the tops of any casings that are visible from a higher perspective somewhere in the home. Great video. Thank you
I own and live in a motorhome. Water destroys motorhomes. Caulking is something we never want to do, can't trust anyone else to do, and are always doing - with very mixed results. Personally, I've never caulked so much in my life! I'm also 68 years old and arthritic. The easy squeezing gun is ordered. Your tips are fantastic, and I want to thank you. I just found your channel, and I subscribed. Now, can you make caulking fun? LOL
Just squeeze out a bit of caulk when you are done and form a "cap" with wet fingertips . It pops off when you are ready to use it again. I've kept tubes like this for years with no problems. In fact, i have a tube of dark brown caulk that I've used for over 10 years that is still fresh.
I just got a drip-free caulking gun and wow what a difference. Instead of the gun continuing to push caulking out when you finish, it allows a little room of give so that once you stop pulling it stops from coming out. Love it! I’m working on hanging some 3d wall panels and it’s a job and your tips have helped!
Omg....I wish I had seen this video of yours 35yrs ago when I starting using a caulk gun. After all that time I am not too bad at it, but I learned some things today by watching that will come in handy. Sharing this with my Dad, 83yrs young. Never too old for additional pointers. Thanks for this video. It looks like simple things but once you have a caulk gun in your hand they are great tips. You can watch a pro caulker and they make it look easy, as you did. Then they try it and oops look at the mess......lol
Another pro tip, always store unopened tubes upright. I have had many issues with caulking guns pushing out material even after you release pressure. The tubes have air bubbles in them that if not stored upright will go into the middle of the tube.
This could explain why my used tubes never keep - they go off. I leave a plug of sealant in the end, as recommended by many, but I've been storing them horizontally in my shed. Freezing/cold isn't the issue because I live in the far east and it rarely goes under 70F.
I watched a previous video of yours that helped so much as a complete newbie to caulking, and my bathroom looks fantastic thanks to your advice! Appreciate this one as well! Love the humour, there is no way of doing these videos without something coming out creepy, your subtlety had me in stitches!
You had another video similar to this a while back. Possibly a year or so. You were showing how to do baseboards and that's how I discovered this type of caulk and your tutorial for proper application. Let me just say I went into this throwing out everything I thought I knew and I took your advice. My results were perfect the first time. I did new baseboards in my entire house. The application process was easy and the caulk also can be used on a fingertip to cover up the brad nails. Very little cleanup was needed and I just had a wet microfiber towel with me mostly just to clean up my fingers.
Thank you for the feedback- it is much appreciated! I always wonder how people make out with the tips in the real word. I was happy to remake this video because there was a bunch of thing I missed and didn’t explain particularly well in the previous versions. Thanks for watching 🍻
@@TheFunnyCarpenter thank you so much for taking your valuable time to educate the masses. Education is free online but people won't go and seek it. I'm doing a home Remodel and I'm learning how to do everything including electrical. Merry Christmas and thank you so much for your contribution to making the world a better place.
Thank you, this is the most comprehensive and useful tutorial I've seen. I wish I'd have viewed it before I started. "Keep your tip clean." Best advice ever.
Great info as usual. I've found after owning a handyman business for a decade, that the foil tape for duct work works incredible to seal up the caulking tubes. Merry Christmas!
I’ve been putting off caulking my window trim because I really hate it. This video gave me a whole different view of the whole project and now I can’t wait to get started! Thanks for always keeping it fun 🤩❤️🤣
just did my first caulking job today and watched your video yesterday! Love the 90 degree sandpaper trick! I did a good job! Unfortunately Canadian tire didn't have a dripless gun but I'm getting one of those tomorrow! Thanks for the help!
Looks easier than done. I tried several techniques and every time the result varies, so my problem is lack of consistency. Thank you for tips on preparations and links to good tools, I'll definitely try them. With experience I learned that in DIY, or any task for that matter, the result hugely depends on the quality of the tools and materials you use, not only on your skills.
I have been caulking for almost five decades, great video, have been hired just to caulk for painters, general contractors, homeowners, use the techniques described also cut tip only as large as needed, have two different guns one for small gaps and large also watch the flow of caulk in the area that I would call the blind spot, if it gets wider than the tip you will get squeeze out on both sides, caulking is a skill that requires many hours to master, but these techniques will definitely make it easier.
I was given a great tip on caulking years ago from a painter friend. Always wet your finger before smoothing the caulk, but instead of just water, put a few drops of dish soap into a small bowl of water and dip your finger in it before smoothing. The caulk never sticks. And you can move it around to fix your gun blunders. After I learned this, I threw away every caulking tool I ever owned.
Hi and thank you. Have always used the hand-squeeze caulk tubes but just bought a nice caulk gun and will be using it for the first time around windows and to seal cracks in an HVAC closet where the drain lines meet the ceiling. Video has helped me get some idea of what I'm doing.
Ive had problems with my skin on the fingers when swiping caulk with em. I bought those nice little silicone slabs and those helped me alot. Good video man keep it up
I watched this video a week or two ago and then today got a chance to rip out the old caulk and re-caulk one of our windows using a bunch of tips I learned in this video. Turned out beautifully, way way better than I did before watching this. Had to come back to find the video to say something
All great info! Thanks! I differ with you on one point - I have gone through many caulking guns, and my favorite one by far is the levered gun. It is sturdy, lasts a long time, and pushing the release button is like a second nature to me. I very, very rarely have trouble with the caulk dripping out of the gun, but out of habit place it over a paper towel anyway. And always wipe the tip before squeezing more out. Granted, I am not a beginner, and such a one, or a DIYer or homeowner who won't need to use it every day may very well do much better with a dripless gun. You make the case very well, though, and I might try the dripless gun again, but ONLY IF it looks like it's a tough build! Cheers!
I like your videos a lot! I have a little different method as a full-time caulker. maybe things you can try?🤪. When it's an acrylic based caulk and you paint afterwards just take the extra material off with a wet sponge and a bucket with water. The whole door will take less than a minute. Silicone based caulk can be taken off with some tools or a popsicle stick after spraying it with soapy water. For the best finish you have to take off the silicone with a tool or stick that has the right radius to take off the silicone in the whole length. Afterwards you go lightly with your finger over the silicone (after soapy water). Polymer based caulking you have to tape one or 2sides of depending on the situation . Spray it with soapy water and push the polymer towards the tape in long strokes. Take off the tape and tidy it up with your finger or a PALU(tool). Soapy water: 85% water 15% dish soap (colorless or light yellow will give you less/non marks on the walls). these are the real secrets!🤪 Disclaimer: not "fool proof" its a process you need to get the feel for it. Acrilic and silicone are easy, polymer will be more difficult.
So thankful for this information and not just the typical "cut the end at a 45 degree angle" / "run your finger down the bead". Also appreciate the giggles I'm glad it wasn't just me lol. 😉😄 Can't wait to see what else I can learn from your videos. Thank you!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your video allowed me to do the best caulking job I've ever done. Not even close in quality to any previous attempts of mine.
Great video! Every second of it is useful information! Using the painter's tape though for us beginners though is a good method because when you put too much in, cleaning up is extremely time-consuming.
Just wanted say a big “Thanks” for making and posting this video. I am a beginner to caulking and, following your video, as well as caulking type and gun recommendations, my baseboards and trim look fantastic! Cheers 👍🏻
o.m.g. thank you for the pro-tips and demos--and for helping me convince my husband that the tops of the doorframes DO need to be caulked. Also, thanks for a few laughs along the way. I wasn't sure if it was just me, hearing what I thought I heard, but then you laughed too and that just made it even funnier!
Everything here is great! Here are some tips if you have a whole house to do: a bucket of water and a sponge instead of your rag will do great. I use a 2 inch putty knife to do the 3 way inside corners.
Great video and info!! Another useful tip, most caulking guns come with a “tip cutter”, usually around the handle area. Discovered that a few years back and blew my mind, lol.
Thank you for the tips on the types of guns. Been struggling with the old type long time and you just enlightened me. I will gladly pay the difference for the dripless one. Also for pointing out difference in elasticity of the DAP caulking types. Worth knowing.
Great instructions as usual! I had a carpenter install baseboards and one had a 3/8” gap at top edge so he chose to fill with dap painters caulk🤨. As expected, it shrunk and looks terrible. I suspect it will eventually crack. If I add some dynaflex will it stick to the cured painters caulk?
Okay…. I just tried this…. Dude is the real deal. I couldn’t do this what so ever, I’d make a massive mess and have that crap everywhere. It’s 10:27pm at night gotta get up at 5am for work. An I came across this video and did it myself and it looked freaking awesome! Finally I did something right!😂your the man!
Great video, thanks. I will say to those of you that are still learning, ise painters tape for really big gaps or uneven gaps. This gives you a chance to practice and try things until looks nice.
Great tips. I think a wet rag is better than paper towels by far. Mainly cuz the rag doesn't stay wadded up when wet. I've seen tile guys spray clear windex on silicone before tooling. It keeps the silicone from smearing on the tile. Maybe that's worth a try for regular caulk jobs.
As a long time carpenter, I have found that you are doing it exactly BACKWORDS. The best way is to go FORWARD such that there is just a very small bit of caulking IN FRONT of the gun. The bevel of the tube, which you’ve cut with the utility knife, will “automatically” bevel the caulk. You will not have those “misses” that you had to do over.
What a Christmas treat! Not only a masterclass in caulking but an absolute laugh fest. I had hoped you would go for an innuendo home run and complete the top with a “go slow and put more in for the large gashes” but it was pure gold regardless. Thanks for a great bit of entertainment and education again, a merry Christmas and all the best for a prosperous 2024
@TheFunnyCarpenter - Should you paint over the top edge of your baseboards after caulking? It seems like the caulk attracts dust and dirt later on. And if you do, how do you avoid those little “caulking boogers” that prevents a nice smooth paint job? Thanks for your awesome, thoughtful videos-so much great info!!!!
This is the 5th time you have put out a video on something that I was currently doing and they all helped me Finish the project way better than I would have. It is so weird dude. Thank you so much man!!!! I have a question. What do I do if a portion of my wall dips in like a 1/4-1/3 inch from the baseboard. How would I go about making it not look like crap?
Hi! Thank you for your video! I've been watching quite a few, and I've seen some people say to cut the cut at 90 degrees, the majority saying at 45 degrees, and yours at 10-15 degrees. I can see why 90 degrees would be a bad idea (looks like there'd be more chances for globbing)... is that also the case for 45 degrees?
I'm not sure how advisable this is but in cases where the walls are getting painted anyways I've always just used a big grouting sponge and a bucket of water. Still try to avoid excess material but the water and sponge do a great job of smoothing it out and cleaning it. For paint you're trying to save it's probably more trouble then it's worth because you don't want to leave a haze around the trim but if you're painting anyways then it has always worked great for me. YMMV on specific caulk types too.
I bought one of those caulk spreader tools that gives you a fillet bead (right triangle bead) when caulking inside corners and it really does make a solid uniform bead with all the caulk being concentrated in the right place and not spread too thin. The only catch to those tools is you have to be dragging the tool on a perfectly smooth surface because bumpy surface will cause the spreader tool to leave chatter marks in the caulk down the length of the bead. I saw somebody had made a roller/wheel tool attachment for that very reason. The spreader tool clips into the roller guide and keeps the spreader in a fixed position and eliminates the chatter marks along the bead. I havent been able to find that roller guide since I saw it on internet.
Pneumatic caulk gun for the win (on full renovations). Will never come back to the manual. My wrist appreciates it and the bead is as consistent as can be. I’m not a pro but renovated my whole house.
Great videos, I've watched a few on this channel. Watched because my exterior window frames are leaking - it's typhoon season here and these windows face the prevailing wind. The only observation I have is that using a finger to smooth the sealant will give a concave finish, yet some highly experienced people on YT say that this is a big no-no regarding water ingress eg on bath surrounds - the finish should be angled and flat ie via use of a tool. Obviously this is relevant to me because I've currently got old towels soaking up water in my office, as I type! I'd appreciate comments/advice, cheers.
I wrap plastic wrap (Saran wrap) around the tip and put it in a bread bag, roll it up, wrap the end around the top and wrap an elastic around the top. I guess you could say I'm a wrapper!! I've had some for 3 years and still good. Removable caulking, though, doesn't last no matter how much wrapping you put on it!
I went to buy some of the chalk you suggested and it says it's not suitable for bathroom and kitchen use. I am needing to do it around the tub and kitchen counters most, do you have any products to suggest for that type of project as well? This video is so helpful. Thank you!
Aside from the fact that you make some very informative videos, i absolutely LOVE that fact that you talk in a very normal volume and not in a 'yelling' tone like most other content creators.
The real deal never needs to raise a voice ...
Lord yes! Why do they feel the need to scream like an info mercial?
I never thought about this, but yes. Cableification of youtube, but without the governmental regulation.
This video is a sigh of relief. I’m 29 and a first time home owner and grew up with NO handywork experience. But the past few months I had to learn. I hired one too many handymen that either charged me way too much or was more of a headache than anything. So I’ve been doing tons of research and that in its own has been a lot and often times fruitless. But this video..this video is a gold mine! Saving this for sure. Thank you! ❤
I am right there with ya my man!
Good for you! You will save tons of money throughout your life. Most things aren’t rocket science and RUclips is a great resource.
Samesies
yes. diy.
Hired contractors recently have been doing crappy work for top $. DIY is best if you have the time and equipment.
Sir, I've been a Finish Carpenter, Lead Carpenter for going on 19 years now. On the field today, we get a bunch of "RUclips" Carpenters. If they would find your videos, they would all be pros! The detail you put in your videos is spot on sir!
I can't stand most of these tiktok and youtube tradesman. There is one dude on tiktok that is the typical white boy finisher, and he is horribly inefficient. You can tell he has no idea what he is doing, because he thinks mesh tape is bad, and only uses premixed mud. Anyone with real experience knows you only use fast setting joint compound with mesh tape, as you can get a far stronger joint and get your block coat on in one pass before skimming with your premixed bucket mud. Yet all these people are on there worshipping the dude and getting the wrong information. It is frustrating.
Thank you very much
@@JasonEllingsworth Who's the person you're talking about? Thanks.
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RUclips can get most of us NOVICES in big trouble! What you folks do is as much art as skill…I have been humbled and absolutely understand why hiring a professional for anything that can’t be completed without 3 hours of cussing and eventually spending a minimum of at least what a professional would charge to do it once!!
As a noob DIY person... I really did appreciate you going over the various guns in the intro! And I also appreciate that you didn't waste a lot of time on it either. It was very concise and I quickly learned something I did not know before. That is what makes for a great help video! Cheers!
I’ve been dreading and delaying caulking some new doorframes for over a week now, and I seriously could cry at how easy this job has been compared to how I’ve caulked in the past. Thank you so much!
I've been a remodeler /builder for 15 yrs and still picked up some good tips I'd never heard of before ! Thanks ! Ps- a tip I picked up from a pro painter that I love is using a tile /grout sponge (or 1/3-1/2 of a sponge) and a small bucket of water... Get the sponge wet, wring it out, and use that instead of your wet finger to smooth joint...works great for water based /acrylic caulks to smooth out, and saves your finger when you're doing a lot of caulking !
I'm a stone and tile installer, as well as hardwood and laminates. I often use color matched caulking with professional results.
I like 1/16-1/8" to allow the caulking to fill the joint, but not so much it wants to belly out. I prefer 1/16".
The tools I use are a bucket, 2 sponges, some t-shirt type rags (for smoothness), and a putty knife (I like 1 1/2")
My proces goes as follows. I insert the caulk, trying to achieve an angle to fill the joint. I use the tip like a squeegee as I roll a constant bead in front of the tip. This fills the joint well. On a wider joint that's flat I might do 2 passes hovering the second pass a little. Step 2 I tool the joint if it's flat, or finger if it's a corner. Step 3 I sponge it clean. Normal for corners but flat edges I will try to wipe excess away from the joint delicately. Step 4 I wring out the t-shirt and wrap it around the putty knife, then tool it. I wrap it neatly on the corner I'm tooling with, swapping spots as needed to keep it clean. Step 5 I wipe the area clean.
Caulking for paint I keep the putty knife handy for inside corners only. I don't use the t-shirt much on painters caulk, just a finger and/or sponge.
The 2nd sponge I use to lay my gun tip on to drool and wipe the tip clean as I'm installing the caulk.
@@brandonhoffman4712thank you
35 years as a glazier, and caulking is a huge part of the job. Everything he says is spot on, so if you're going to try your hand at caulking for the first time, watch this again, and again if necessary. He's speaking the truth.
I am, and I am!
I’m a painter and decorator of 17 years. When caulking I’m always smoothing off with my finger and a wet cloth. This is to find the gaps and give the best possible finish. Not all gaps are the same and this method only works if that’s the case. 👍
OMG - the inuendos LOL! I run a construction company and can totally relate. My uncle gave me the best advice ever - you are never to old or to experienced to learn from others that are old or young. Always keep an open mind and share what you know. Thank you so much for sharing a good way to caulk.
Sound advice from your Uncle! If people would just listen to that advice! Most wont but let them learn the hard way!
Hello from Canada, Tradesman for 20+ years. This is hands down the best tutorials on how to caulk on the net. I did not know about the different caulking guns or the 230 product. Now I know in less than 10 mins...definitely subbing. One of the jobs I dislike doing, after watching this vid I think things will go a lot easier. Doing it the hard way for 20+ years I think finally I will be able to reach perfection with these tools and techniques. Thank you 😎
I love the humour, the technical expertise,the pace and delivery of the information, I barely ever do any trim work...but I am still compelled to watch every video to learn something...you know for some day when I need it. Love the channel !
Wow, thank you!
That the 90 degree, sandpaper match strike hack made SOOO much sense! Damn!! You are the GOAT in the carpentry game.
Nice tips. I started learning how to caulk back in the late 90's when I worked for a glass company down in Florida. We built Florida rooms from the ground up and installed sliding glass door units in homes/condos. All we used was polyurethane caulking. Though I had been working in the construction trade since 1985 I had never really learned how to properly caulk until the late 90's. It took me a good 3 years to learn how to caulk like a pro. It's not as easy as people think it is. Now I have my own restoration business that includes painting, all I use mostly is Sherwin Williams Powerhouse acrylic silicone and their acrylic urethane caulking. Great products in my opinion. One thing I also learned over the years is when tooling the caulk to always tool it both ways as to lay it down and into the cracks/seams and to get any air bubbles out that may have formed from tooling it only in one direction.
Marking the tip is a great idea. I would also recommend caulking the tops of any casings that are visible from a higher perspective somewhere in the home. Great video. Thank you
Yes, I started using Dynaflex 230 thanks to your earlier recommendation and also started using the tiny condoms. Yes, some reference to the bevel angle and I just ordered this red caulking gun for early morning delivery tomorrow. Thanks a lot! I really appreciate you!
Thanks buddy🍻
As a very amateur diy’er, this is this is the best instructional video I have seen! I also appreciate the extra info on the gun and caulk types.
Marking the tip is a great idea. I would also recommend caulking the tops of any casings that are visible from a higher perspective somewhere in the home. Great video. Thank you
Great point!
I own and live in a motorhome. Water destroys motorhomes. Caulking is something we never want to do, can't trust anyone else to do, and are always doing - with very mixed results. Personally, I've never caulked so much in my life!
I'm also 68 years old and arthritic. The easy squeezing gun is ordered.
Your tips are fantastic, and I want to thank you. I just found your channel, and I subscribed.
Now, can you make caulking fun? LOL
Aw you poor thing. Are you in UK or USA?
I'm another carpenter who's been doing this for over two decades and I have to say "Sir, I tip my hat to your instruction."
Just squeeze out a bit of caulk when you are done and form a "cap" with wet fingertips . It pops off when you are ready to use it again. I've kept tubes like this for years with no problems. In fact, i have a tube of dark brown caulk that I've used for over 10 years that is still fresh.
I just got a drip-free caulking gun and wow what a difference. Instead of the gun continuing to push caulking out when you finish, it allows a little room of give so that once you stop pulling it stops from coming out. Love it! I’m working on hanging some 3d wall panels and it’s a job and your tips have helped!
What a great video!!! No chit chat or background music. Clear, concise directions sprinkled with some humor. Subbed.
Omg....I wish I had seen this video of yours 35yrs ago when I starting using a caulk gun. After all that time I am not too bad at it, but I learned some things today by watching that will come in handy. Sharing this with my Dad, 83yrs young. Never too old for additional pointers.
Thanks for this video.
It looks like simple things but once you have a caulk gun in your hand they are great tips.
You can watch a pro caulker and they make it look easy, as you did. Then they try it and oops look at the mess......lol
Action-packed! So much good information, great audio, camera angles, and pacing.
Thanks Scott I appreciate it!🍻
Mr. Too Much Material reporting for duty. I needed this video. Thanks.
Any time!
Another pro tip, always store unopened tubes upright. I have had many issues with caulking guns pushing out material even after you release pressure. The tubes have air bubbles in them that if not stored upright will go into the middle of the tube.
I keep mine in a Home Depot bucket on my truck under a canopy, new ones and those used with mini condoms. Works great!
Thank you! I didn't know that
This could explain why my used tubes never keep - they go off. I leave a plug of sealant in the end, as recommended by many, but I've been storing them horizontally in my shed. Freezing/cold isn't the issue because I live in the far east and it rarely goes under 70F.
I watched a previous video of yours that helped so much as a complete newbie to caulking, and my bathroom looks fantastic thanks to your advice! Appreciate this one as well! Love the humour, there is no way of doing these videos without something coming out creepy, your subtlety had me in stitches!
Great to hear!
You had another video similar to this a while back. Possibly a year or so. You were showing how to do baseboards and that's how I discovered this type of caulk and your tutorial for proper application.
Let me just say I went into this throwing out everything I thought I knew and I took your advice. My results were perfect the first time.
I did new baseboards in my entire house.
The application process was easy and the caulk also can be used on a fingertip to cover up the brad nails.
Very little cleanup was needed and I just had a wet microfiber towel with me mostly just to clean up my fingers.
Thank you for the feedback- it is much appreciated! I always wonder how people make out with the tips in the real word. I was happy to remake this video because there was a bunch of thing I missed and didn’t explain particularly well in the previous versions. Thanks for watching 🍻
@@TheFunnyCarpenter thank you so much for taking your valuable time to educate the masses. Education is free online but people won't go and seek it. I'm doing a home Remodel and I'm learning how to do everything including electrical.
Merry Christmas and thank you so much for your contribution to making the world a better place.
@@_BAD_MERC_thanks buddy, very kind of you to say🍻
I did the same. Bought the dripless gun after the last video which was also awesome!
I did also! @@MrBobisadog
Thank you, this is the most comprehensive and useful tutorial I've seen. I wish I'd have viewed it before I started. "Keep your tip clean." Best advice ever.
Great info as usual. I've found after owning a handyman business for a decade, that the foil tape for duct work works incredible to seal up the caulking tubes. Merry Christmas!
Great tip!
No pun intended
I’ve been putting off caulking my window trim because I really hate it. This video gave me a whole different view of the whole project and now I can’t wait to get started! Thanks for always keeping it fun 🤩❤️🤣
just did my first caulking job today and watched your video yesterday! Love the 90 degree sandpaper trick! I did a good job! Unfortunately Canadian tire didn't have a dripless gun but I'm getting one of those tomorrow! Thanks for the help!
Great stuff!
Your the best at showing us what you do. I love to watch these, so clear and honest.😊
Thank you, I appreciate you watching.
Thank you for teaching me all the tips and tricks for filling my cracks with caulk.
I hit the tip with a hammer to flatten it a little. Makes the caulking seam more narrow for a nice fine line on window and door trim
Ohhhh my goodness. The orientation line. Beyond genius you are.
What have I stumbled upon! As a new homeowner, your page is literally what I need.
Looks easier than done. I tried several techniques and every time the result varies, so my problem is lack of consistency. Thank you for tips on preparations and links to good tools, I'll definitely try them. With experience I learned that in DIY, or any task for that matter, the result hugely depends on the quality of the tools and materials you use, not only on your skills.
I have been caulking for almost five decades, great video, have been hired just to caulk for painters, general contractors, homeowners, use the techniques described also cut tip only as large as needed, have two different guns one for small gaps and large also watch the flow of caulk in the area that I would call the blind spot, if it gets wider than the tip you will get squeeze out on both sides, caulking is a skill that requires many hours to master, but these techniques will definitely make it easier.
I was given a great tip on caulking years ago from a painter friend. Always wet your finger before smoothing the caulk, but instead of just water, put a few drops of dish soap into a small bowl of water and dip your finger in it before smoothing. The caulk never sticks. And you can move it around to fix your gun blunders. After I learned this, I threw away every caulking tool I ever owned.
Hi and thank you. Have always used the hand-squeeze caulk tubes but just bought a nice caulk gun and will be using it for the first time around windows and to seal cracks in an HVAC closet where the drain lines meet the ceiling. Video has helped me get some idea of what I'm doing.
This is one of the best video's!, this is going to help me so much. Thank you!
Ive had problems with my skin on the fingers when swiping caulk with em.
I bought those nice little silicone slabs and those helped me alot.
Good video man keep it up
Seamless commentary to go with seamless caulking. Loved the straightforward information and tips. You're great on camera.
I appreciate that!
Having just (almost) finished the bedroom/bathroom remodel, I will apply these techiniques to the one remaining door casings! Excellent info...
I watched this video a week or two ago and then today got a chance to rip out the old caulk and re-caulk one of our windows using a bunch of tips I learned in this video. Turned out beautifully, way way better than I did before watching this. Had to come back to find the video to say something
Thanks for commenting buddy, always happy to hear the tips are useful🍻
All great info! Thanks!
I differ with you on one point - I have gone through many caulking guns, and my favorite one by far is the levered gun. It is sturdy, lasts a long time, and pushing the release button is like a second nature to me. I very, very rarely have trouble with the caulk dripping out of the gun, but out of habit place it over a paper towel anyway. And always wipe the tip before squeezing more out.
Granted, I am not a beginner, and such a one, or a DIYer or homeowner who won't need to use it every day may very well do much better with a dripless gun.
You make the case very well, though, and I might try the dripless gun again, but ONLY IF it looks like it's a tough build!
Cheers!
I use isopropyl instead of water, it helps cure it faster, and doesnt cause water based caulks to puddle
Wow!! Great instructions. It just became so easy with the tip cut/ sand tip and marking orientation!!
I always enjoy your videos and I always learn something. This one was definitely giggle worthy.😁
Thanks for watching 🍻
This was the best, most helpful video on caulking. The tips and suggestions made my job easy, quick, neat and clean. Thank you so much!
I like your videos a lot! I have a little different method as a full-time caulker. maybe things you can try?🤪. When it's an acrylic based caulk and you paint afterwards just take the extra material off with a wet sponge and a bucket with water. The whole door will take less than a minute. Silicone based caulk can be taken off with some tools or a popsicle stick after spraying it with soapy water. For the best finish you have to take off the silicone with a tool or stick that has the right radius to take off the silicone in the whole length. Afterwards you go lightly with your finger over the silicone (after soapy water).
Polymer based caulking you have to tape one or 2sides of depending on the situation . Spray it with soapy water and push the polymer towards the tape in long strokes. Take off the tape and tidy it up with your finger or a PALU(tool). Soapy water: 85% water 15% dish soap (colorless or light yellow will give you less/non marks on the walls). these are the real secrets!🤪 Disclaimer: not "fool proof" its a process you need to get the feel for it. Acrilic and silicone are easy, polymer will be more difficult.
So thankful for this information and not just the typical "cut the end at a 45 degree angle" / "run your finger down the bead". Also appreciate the giggles I'm glad it wasn't just me lol. 😉😄
Can't wait to see what else I can learn from your videos.
Thank you!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your video allowed me to do the best caulking job I've ever done. Not even close in quality to any previous attempts of mine.
Great video! Every second of it is useful information!
Using the painter's tape though for us beginners though is a good method because when you put too much in, cleaning up is extremely time-consuming.
Just wanted say a big “Thanks” for making and posting this video. I am a beginner to caulking and, following your video, as well as caulking type and gun recommendations, my baseboards and trim look fantastic! Cheers 👍🏻
When caulking three ways, remember to pull out. Pro tip right there.
Doesn't need to, he got those tiny little condoms
Legendary caulker 👍🤣🤣🤣
And wipe the tip every time!
o.m.g. thank you for the pro-tips and demos--and for helping me convince my husband that the tops of the doorframes DO need to be caulked. Also, thanks for a few laughs along the way. I wasn't sure if it was just me, hearing what I thought I heard, but then you laughed too and that just made it even funnier!
Everything here is great! Here are some tips if you have a whole house to do: a bucket of water and a sponge instead of your rag will do great. I use a 2 inch putty knife to do the 3 way inside corners.
Great video and info!! Another useful tip, most caulking guns come with a “tip cutter”, usually around the handle area. Discovered that a few years back and blew my mind, lol.
Thank you for the tips on the types of guns. Been struggling with the old type long time and you just enlightened me. I will gladly pay the difference for the dripless one. Also for pointing out difference in elasticity of the DAP caulking types. Worth knowing.
Short, sweet, no fluff. Subscribed.
I love these details. This is what I'm here for.
Your videos are perfect.... Renovating as you go... 😂
Hope you will do the accent wall and the slat wall soon
Great instructions as usual! I had a carpenter install baseboards and one had a 3/8” gap at top edge so he chose to fill with dap painters caulk🤨. As expected, it shrunk and looks terrible. I suspect it will eventually crack. If I add some dynaflex will it stick to the cured painters caulk?
The editing and audio transitions are amazing on this video.
Thank you very much
Okay…. I just tried this…. Dude is the real deal. I couldn’t do this what so ever, I’d make a massive mess and have that crap everywhere. It’s 10:27pm at night gotta get up at 5am for work. An I came across this video and did it myself and it looked freaking awesome! Finally I did something right!😂your the man!
Good stuff! It's the little things that cause unnecessary trouble.
Great video, thanks. I will say to those of you that are still learning, ise painters tape for really big gaps or uneven gaps. This gives you a chance to practice and try things until looks nice.
Thank you for addressing needs for arthritis
Great tips. I think a wet rag is better than paper towels by far. Mainly cuz the rag doesn't stay wadded up when wet. I've seen tile guys spray clear windex on silicone before tooling. It keeps the silicone from smearing on the tile. Maybe that's worth a try for regular caulk jobs.
that caulking gun, dripless, is the EXACT one ive been using since jump, really a great value
As a long time carpenter, I have found that you are doing it exactly BACKWORDS. The best way is to go FORWARD such that there is just a very small bit of caulking IN FRONT of the gun. The bevel of the tube, which you’ve cut with the utility knife, will “automatically” bevel the caulk. You will not have those “misses” that you had to do over.
Thank you for this helpful video. Was using my dad's levered gun. Got the dripless one now.
OMG hysterical! I had to keep going back and replay what I was trying to learn!
Great video. Well done and great pace. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you very much!
What a Christmas treat! Not only a masterclass in caulking but an absolute laugh fest. I had hoped you would go for an innuendo home run and complete the top with a “go slow and put more in for the large gashes” but it was pure gold regardless. Thanks for a great bit of entertainment and education again, a merry Christmas and all the best for a prosperous 2024
🇦🇺 Merry Christmas. All the best for the new year. 🎉
Thanks Maria:) hope you and your family a lovely holiday🍻
The sandpaper tip is killer! Thank you for that!
@TheFunnyCarpenter - Should you paint over the top edge of your baseboards after caulking? It seems like the caulk attracts dust and dirt later on. And if you do, how do you avoid those little “caulking boogers” that prevents a nice smooth paint job? Thanks for your awesome, thoughtful videos-so much great info!!!!
This is the 5th time you have put out a video on something that I was currently doing and they all helped me Finish the project way better than I would have. It is so weird dude. Thank you so much man!!!! I have a question. What do I do if a portion of my wall dips in like a 1/4-1/3 inch from the baseboard. How would I go about making it not look like crap?
Awesome video! I'm replacing my windows and tried these tips. Worked great.
Merry Christmas
Thanks for better ways to get tip to fill the crack better this holiday!!!
Hi! Thank you for your video! I've been watching quite a few, and I've seen some people say to cut the cut at 90 degrees, the majority saying at 45 degrees, and yours at 10-15 degrees. I can see why 90 degrees would be a bad idea (looks like there'd be more chances for globbing)... is that also the case for 45 degrees?
I'm not sure how advisable this is but in cases where the walls are getting painted anyways I've always just used a big grouting sponge and a bucket of water.
Still try to avoid excess material but the water and sponge do a great job of smoothing it out and cleaning it.
For paint you're trying to save it's probably more trouble then it's worth because you don't want to leave a haze around the trim but if you're painting anyways then it has always worked great for me. YMMV on specific caulk types too.
I bought one of those caulk spreader tools that gives you a fillet bead (right triangle bead) when caulking inside corners and it really does make a solid uniform bead with all the caulk being concentrated in the right place and not spread too thin. The only catch to those tools is you have to be dragging the tool on a perfectly smooth surface because bumpy surface will cause the spreader tool to leave chatter marks in the caulk down the length of the bead. I saw somebody had made a roller/wheel tool attachment for that very reason. The spreader tool clips into the roller guide and keeps the spreader in a fixed position and eliminates the chatter marks along the bead. I havent been able to find that roller guide since I saw it on internet.
This man is a legend!
Absolutely great tips, innuendos are a plus! 🤣😂😆
Happy Holidays buddy🍻
Can not stress enough how important a clean tip is.
Great video. Appreciated!
Is there any reason why you don't use a sponge instead of paper towel?
Pneumatic caulk gun for the win (on full renovations). Will never come back to the manual. My wrist appreciates it and the bead is as consistent as can be. I’m not a pro but renovated my whole house.
Almost 30 years and still prefer old school dripless basic sheet metal style caulk gun.
Extremely cheep and easy to use
As someone with arthritis in my hands, I completely agree with the recommendation.
Great videos, I've watched a few on this channel. Watched because my exterior window frames are leaking - it's typhoon season here and these windows face the prevailing wind. The only observation I have is that using a finger to smooth the sealant will give a concave finish, yet some highly experienced people on YT say that this is a big no-no regarding water ingress eg on bath surrounds - the finish should be angled and flat ie via use of a tool. Obviously this is relevant to me because I've currently got old towels soaking up water in my office, as I type! I'd appreciate comments/advice, cheers.
Super super videos! Very informational and easy to understand. Great personality, easy and comfortable to listen to. Thanks a ton!
I wrap plastic wrap (Saran wrap) around the tip and put it in a bread bag, roll it up, wrap the end around the top and wrap an elastic around the top. I guess you could say I'm a wrapper!!
I've had some for 3 years and still good.
Removable caulking, though, doesn't last no matter how much wrapping you put on it!
Thanks for the great video. Some things I've never seen before, for the set up of a caulk gun. I'll definitely be trying some of these methods.
Christmas gift!!
I went to buy some of the chalk you suggested and it says it's not suitable for bathroom and kitchen use. I am needing to do it around the tub and kitchen counters most, do you have any products to suggest for that type of project as well? This video is so helpful. Thank you!
Dynaflex will be fine for the kitchen but for the bathroom you want to use a silicone type product recommended for bathrooms.
VERY well illustrated and described. Thank you :)
This is the best video in awhile! The innuendos abound! 😂💞