The Secret Caulking Tip That Will Transform Your Ability!
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2022
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I'm a carpenter and when I have to caulk, say, a vanity, I lay masking tape 1/8" above the vanity on the wall and another, 1/8" out from the wall on the vanity. Then I run the bead, not being careful at all. Then I scoosh it out with my finger and immediately pull the tape. That makes a totally perfect bead every time. I've been doing it that way for 50 years.
Interesting, 50 years and you still rely on tape? I would think by just blobbing it on and smearing with your finger you will be left with ledges once you remove the tape, or maybe you prefer that. A thin controlled bead will be much neater and not require the time to get the tape perfectly aligned on both sides. but to each his own.
Bob, I had to go a step further and learn to not leave the masking tape on overnight. That’s how I learn!
@@koolbeans8292 I've done that too..... once.
Yes, I do that but it leaves a tiny edge when you lift the tape.
Thank you for applying your input on how to waste time and money. 👍🏻. Could you imagine how much wasted time you have spent over the years laying tape just to shoot a caulk bead… 🤦🏼♂️
I’ve never caulked but just bought a tube and now I have some ideas on how to do it. Wish me luck. At 73 I just painted and patched a huge hole .. hung shelves..bought my first drill and hung curtain rods.. now I’m going to caulk. I wish I learned sooner .. but happy to have done it all myself. You RUclips guys are everything to me! Thank you so much❤
Yes! 🎉👊
@@bageerasf 😅
I'm sending this message to my mother whenever i get a text that some DIY needs doing 😂 Never too late to start learning.
@@86themadhatter27 🤣🤣🤣
Was it a disaster? Takes years to perfect. I often feel bad for the folks whose homes I learned on.
With the exception of (2) times… this man almost made it through 7 minutes of talking about caulking (clean tip, putting into the crack, etc.) without busting out laughing. Nice work!
I'm 58 years old. I've caulked professionally and personally on many homes. Do I know it all? Hell no, and that's why I opened this video. This guy told me a lot of what I already know and a few really good tips that I didn't. I like how you kept it moving. Not boring at all even on what I already knew. I wish more instructional video's followed this pace. Keep up the good work.
The biggest mistake I've ever and many times made is simply cutting the tip too large. It's easier to add a little more on the first stroke and then cut the tip a little larger than to clean up a mess from a tip that's too large. Awesome video. Never considered sanding the tip into a corner. Thats really awesome!!!!!!
🍻 cheers David, thanks for the awesome comment!
That tells me that you are a good professional. Because you’re watching videos trying to improve. My handyman has been doing this for 30 years and he is still doing the same thing that he was doing 30 years ago.
@@shannawang If you're complaining about you handyman not improving his ways of doing things, I'd ask why you've kept him for 30 years?
@@clintm7274 I did not keep him for 30 years. He's been a handyman for 30 years. I've only used him once so far. But I plan on keeping him for rough works that doesn't require much detail.
I thing you no nothing about professional caulking, sorry
This is a great wood project book ruclips.net/user/postUgkxkPIWb22DigCqxmlXerCyUF4HCl6eSU2L . Most of the projects use the pallet simply as a source of reclaimed wood not as a recognizable pallet so even if you didn't have a pallet you could make these projects with any reclaimed (or even new) wood. The instructions are excellent. The style is charming and would work with lots of different decor. There are quite a number of projects that involve tiling of teh wood pieces which is a really cool idea and can produce beautiful pieces when working with aged wood.
I followed your three instructions, including buying a dripless gun, and experienced a pro-style result for the first time, with almost no cleanup or re-touch ups on a big project that I would have previously spent much more time.
You nailed it, thank you and grateful for the advice.
Best tutorial I've seen.
I just bought a house and needed to do some caulking in the bathrooms and kitchen. I've never done a single line of caulking in my life, and all the tips in this video made me an instant caulking pro! I did a cleaner job everywhere than the previous homeowners.
thanks for all your help!
Man, I've been caulking for more than 40 years, and I'm pretty good, but the orientation line and sanding the tip are game changers! Thank you
As a professional painter there is one bit of critique I have and that is you are not putting enough caulk into those new trim lines. On existing trim you can get away with a small bead (to clean up a bad caulk line) if there is no cracking, but on new and cracked trim lines you need to add more caulk or it will just crack again within a few years. Caulking is meant to flex as the drywall and trim shrink and expand at different rates but if there isn't enough, or the product you are using isn't very good, it will not be able to handle that amount of movement and will fail. Another thing to keep in mind is that fast dry caulking is less flexible in the long term. Choosing the right product is key to having a quality finish that will last a long time.
Appreciate the video!
Roger Bisby fixingdripping tap
Love the tip about fast drying caulk, had no idea!!
Or just caulk it and wipe and move on. Caulk is caulk.
I just learned that lesson on fast drying chaulk when I re-chaulked my bathroom trim within a month it cracked and I didn't understand why.
I thought the same thing. However a pro knows when more or less is needed. Glad you put that out there for diy guys. 👍🏼
A huge THANK YOU! Just WOW. I wish this had been online 30 years ago. Caulking has always been the last detail of my wet area DIY jobs, and I hated every minute of it. Your demonstration with explanation is perfect. My latest job, thanks to you, looks professional. It was so simple. I won’t be hating or dreading it any longer.
Thank you thank you thank you. I'm currently doing this very job and followed all your tips. It's absolutely night and day to what I was doing before. No masking tape and beautiful lines. No messy caulk going everywhere. Literally saved me 2 days of touch up paint work. Thank you so much!!
I've been caulking for over 30 years and can always use a new tip. I loved the idea of the orientation line and sanding the tip for placement. Usually when I caulked, I had to keep checking the tube to make sure it's lined up properly. Your tip takes the guessing out of it. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video! Good luck on your projects everyone!
Yes totally agree👍🏼
30yrs n no idea of such a simple thing. 😂
Some people tape the caulk to the gun
@Lance yes I've always done this. Position the nozzle to match the orientation of the gun. Then place the line on the nozzle.
I hear ya. I learned a lot from his video today and I’m going to have and get the drip less fun as well didn’t even know they made such a thing lol small town living gotta love it
As a professional caulking master I've been caulking for 857 years and even I appreciated these tips
vampire caulking master
Is that you George Santos?
Caulking master...what a claim to fame lol
This guy caulks
Ha, you’re a beginner. I’ve been calling for 858 years and 3 months. And I just foccing slap it on and rub it with my Coc.
Retired General here, seen it all. What I learned here is the "orientation line". Great idea since some caulking is done in not the best of light. Of course if your square cutting the tip it doesn't matter but your method allows for a more precision bead with less to wipe out. This old dog just learned a new trick. Hats off to you!
Not having to wipe the excess is the key. Save so much time.
Retired General? I might have pulled your wife over for speeding at Fort Hood in 1966 when I was an MP. She told me her husband was a General. I said "Enjoy the rest of your day ma'am" and walked back to my car to dodge a bullet.
@@99bx99 I just figured he meant general contractor. Apparently throwing around short hand is ok
@@williamcrowley5506 He capitalized General so, you know....
@@99bx99 ya, I know. Is cringe no matter what. If he is a General, than posting it in this context just screams of desiring attention. If he is a general contractor and wrote General, umm, same thing I guess 🤷♂️
Wow, what a difference! I had a fairly large trim job to complete, and your tips helped a ton!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
You saved me and made me look great at my new job. I have caulked in my own home and not to bad at it but your tips, I saw a while back. At my new job the bathroom sink needed caulking. I removed the old, cleaned it up, used your tips and you and I did a grand job of it and no mess! THANKS for making me look good!
That’s great 🍻
I'm a novice. This by far was the best & most comprehensive video for caulking that I've seen to date.
No joke, these tips changed everything for me. I used to dread caulking my trim work, and now I actually look forward to it because it’s become so easy to make it all look really professional.
Thanks Mate:)
@@TheFunnyCarpenter
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This is legit the best how-to caulking video I've ever seen. Every time I've ever caulked before it's turned into exactly the mess shown in the beginning of the video. Today I caulked both the base moulding and the sink I installed in my bathroom, and it came out PERFECTLY. I hardly had to wipe it down. *AND* I just had a plain old caulking gun *and* I accidentally cut too big a hole to boot!. Didn't matter...
Thanks for sharing your tips and experience, Mr. FC.
Cheers
WOW!!! I'm preparing to paint the inside of my 1500 SF house. I bought 4 tubes of flex caulking and then saw your video. Thank GOD. I was one of those who would cut a 3/8" hole in the caulking tube, spend more time trying to wipe most of it off and get it smooth. I followed your instructions and did all the trim and baseboards including the bottom (my house is all tile) with 1 tube. AND it looks professional AND no mess. Thank you so much. This old guy was saved from a ton of aggravation! My wife was happy too because she didn't have to "hear" me.......
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Sanding the tip, marking it and that dripless gun are game changers! Great tips man!
I have also heard that more expensive caulking is almost always worth it, it flexes better and lasts longer. I was just doing some vapour barrier and I would say that when you are using accoustic sealant, put the plastic up first and let the edges hang, then go back and caulk the edges. I caulked the edges first on one section and made a huge mess!
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!! My husband thought I was nuts when I asked if he had a “dripless” caulking gun!! Then he saw why! All of your tips were easy, useful & effective! But that ‘ORIENTATION LINE’ was genius! You are the best!! I am now the ‘Caulking Queen’ in our family!!!
That is awesome Laura, I’m so glad the tips worked for you!
lol caulk queen
I'm an avid DYI'er and have worked for a remodeling company in the past, your very 1st tip would of been the absolute dream, if I would of thought/known then. Glad to know it now moving forward, excellent information. Thanks my man
These are great tips that vastly improved my caulking jobs and made them so much easier. I have an additional tip that makes caulking even easier. Sometimes you have to hold the caulking gun in a position where you can’t see the orientation line because you’re looking at the bottom of the tip opening. Also, the small opening and angle of the tip can make it hard to see the position of the tip.
In addition to the tip orientation line at the point of the tip, I put an orientation line at the bottom of the tip with a “B” to indicate it is the bottom. That way I know where the point of the tip is no matter what orientation the gun is in.
Great videos with great information.
The orientation line - I can't believe I never thought of that before. Brilliant.
Thanks Mathew
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Good tips. I've been caulking my own stuff for many years and I learned things to make my jobs better. I never knew there was such a thing as a dripless caulking gun. Ordering it now thanks so much.
I have to laugh as the few times I've tried, I've gotten the messes you showed. The dripless gun, sanding tip, orientation line and more are perfect and I appreciate your experience and clear demos. I can't wait to try again using these tips. Thanks!
Love these tips, thank you! I've had times when I did a beautiful caulk job and then other times when it was a hot mess. I tried to figure out what I did right and wrong, and this was super helpful.
I really appreciate videos like this, simple useful tutorials, not clickbaity, no sponsors. I wish more of youtube was like this
Thanks buddy
This brings back memories. In my former life, I used to be a carpenter and did finish work (cabinets, etc.). I was always picked to caulk the laminate/Formica. I cut the tip a unique way and watched the leading side of the tip rather than the trailing side; this way, I could observe how much caulk was flowing out, and the critical point was I NEVER swiped the bead with anything. I would drape the countertops to keep dirt, dust, and debris out of the caulk as it dried. The results were always complimented.
Absolute gold! Followed your tips and finally did a near perfect caulking job and that was without a dripless gun. Thanks for the great videos, please keep em coming.
Thanks for being a professional when talking about caulk, how important it is to keep the tip clean, advice on preventing the drip, and suggestions on how to speed up when laying it down.
Just came across your channel! I'm starting off on home renovations and I'm so grateful for pros like yourself who share so much of their expertise. It makes such a difference for DIYers like myself and saves us so much time, effort and money. Thank you from Texas!
I've done quite a bit of caulking, including sealant on CF-18s and I thought I was pretty good at it but it jad been a while since I've done it so I watched this video and liked the tips. Tried them all and ended up with the best caulking job I've ever done. Thanks for posting.
Finally, a great video on how to caulk like a pro. I wish I had seen this video about 2 hours ago. But I finished my tub caulking by loading thinner lines and running my pinky through it. It looks great, but I still wish I had seen this video first. You know I'm saving this in my "How-To" video library. Thanks so very much. ❤
Great tutorial, packed full of hints and zero waffle filler... Almost feel I could caulk like a pro after watching this.
As a DIY caulking has always been a nightmare for me…just for that I’ve been procrastinating caulking some baseboards at home. You have no idea how much this video has helped me. Thank you so much!
Lol same. Wish i had found some of these tips 6 months ago. Had a burst pipe so had the wood floor replaced in my ENTIRE house. The guys who installed the new floor just pushed the baseboards back in and didn’t re-nail them, so 2 years later every. single. inch. of baseboard had separated from the wall a bit. Wife and I just kinda ignored it cuz caulking sucks. Then we decided to put our house on the market so had to knock out god knows how many feet of baseboards and caulk. We got it done but it just affirmed how much I loathe caulking. This would have made it a much milder version of hell.
I agree!!
Awesome
@@stripeybeast Electric caulking gun (Ryobi) makes it sooooooo much easier.
I'm about to do my first caulking diy job. So glad I found this video as I would have made a complete mess of things.
I've been caulking for 35 years and never thought of making an orientation line or pre-grooving the tip. Simple and genius! I was laughing when you held up the two caulk guns and was dissin my goto one wth the thumb release cause I thought you had the two confused... the other looked like the kind I avoid, but I didn't know there was a dripless design. Cool info. Thanks for the outake from the B-roll 👍🏼
I’ve been making a v groove with a knife in the back of my tips for more than 20 years. Did it on a whim, never shared it with anybody either. Don’t know of anybody else does it.
drip less. not dripless
I just re-caulked my shower, it looks fantastic. The line, hole size and application angle helped immensely. Thank you.
Having done a poor job with caulking in the past, thank you for this simple and organized approach.
I had to search back and find this video just so I could leave a comment. These tips are certified gold! I had a baseboard installation in a rental today and your tips saved me time, mess, and turned out much better than any of my other efforts over the last 25+ years. Thank you!
Cheers Kent, I’m happy the tips worked well for you🍻
Awesome tips! I've been in construction for 30+ years. Always love learning new things. That's one of the best things about construction. I don't think I will know everything even by the time I retire! Anyway I wanted to mention to people that there is a huge difference in caulks. Some are very specific to their application. That being said, they all apply differently and some are filled with air bubbles. They will push caulk out when you least expect it. Always be prepared. Don't get discouraged. It's not rocket science.
Hi, and a Huge THANK YOU!!!
I have attempted (Messy!) caulking before, and never knew any of these awesome tips. Your tips make so much sense, and are also so simple (and the simple things in life are the best things!).
BRILLIANT!
Thank you! Fast and full of info. Caulking has always been messy for me. Now I expect my next project to be much better.
Love the idea of the guide line! Such a simple idea. I’ll definitely be putting that into practice.
One tip I can also recommend, is wipe down your area with a damp cloth before applying caulk. It helps with cleaning off excess as it slows the moisture absorption.
Thanks. I agree the guideline is a game changer too...definitely the cloth. .I was wondering about that...maybe he is assuming we would. Thanks!
Great video. Caulking makes the difference between an acceptable look and an outstanding look. I have always had issues while caulking and you've helped me with this video. Thanks!
I really never subscribe to many channels sir and it was a no brainer to hit that button on yours. Excellent video, 5 stars on utilization of time for audience while maintaining an educational value throughout the video. Im impressed and thank you for putting this content out to us.
Been doing this for 35 yrs. love your first tip. Never though to shape the tip with the sand paper, though I have thought about marking an orientation line, I never seem to have a sharpi around. Going to put one with my caulking tools. I love the contouring tools for silicone too for certain applications. And your right about a good gun and applying less not more. Thanks!
The orientation line is a game changer.
You're the only guy out of several that has actually explained the speed and amount! Also, none of the others said anything about a line for orientation. Thanks. Helped a ton!!!
Want to make it easier? Cut the smallest bit off the tip that you can. Cut it straight across with no angle. Put it straight into the joint without tilting it. Squeeze and slide it along. You'll have a very fine line of caulk with no clean-up. Try it. If you hate it, you can always recut the tip on an angle. I've been doing it that way for 40 yrs, at least. Works every time.
Thank you for the fantastic caulking tips! I am just a homeowner doing some crown moulding and trim work. I am NOT a Pro by any means. But I take pride in the work that I do around my house. Thank you for your GREAT video!!! 👋👋👋
Love this! I learned so much! And in your other video, you showed what kind of caulk to use. THANK YOU!
for someone who is caulking for the first time (and seeing your bloopers at the end) you did great! AND I did a decent job caulking my bathroom thanks to you!
Thank you
Love this, just doing up my old house, need all the tips I can get. I was also told pushing the caulk rather than pulling works pretty well with a flat cut on the tip.
It’s nice to see folks that make a basic project an art. Thanks for the tips!
Great tips. I like to make sure that when I cut my angle, always do it so the tube's main label faces outwards, away from the wall. It helps you keep it loaded in the gun properly, just like the small line you place on the tip and especially if you swap the tube in and out of the gun a bunch.
Great tips!
I've been painting since I was 13 yrs old. Always worked for my pops. I'm 37 now. All these tips come from experience. The only thing that sucks about caulking is when you have to do it to a whole brand new house. By the time you are done, the nail on your main finger is becomes thin as hell. That or your finger will burst and have to put on the painters tape and use another finger. Good thing there's 10 of them. Thumbs included 😂
Great video, great tips. You answered my question that I asked in your other caulk video. Didn’t know about the dripless gun. Really love the orientation line tip! Semi retired remodeler. Wish I’d have thought of that 35 years ago. New subscriber. Love the content, love the pace of the videos!
Thanks!!
I’ve been caulking for 42 years. But always learning. With my aging eyes. That index line is KING! Thanks
Cheers Rick
do you finish/paint the caulke to prevent it to become sticky and get dirty (dark)?
What a masterclass on everything caulking - brief, clear to the point and boom, this is it all to it!!✌👍 Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the great tips! Liked the sanding part.
I have an other tip. When wiping with my finger, I always have a small bowl of dishwash and water to dip the finger in before wiping the caulk. Makes it much easier and the calk wont stick so much where it´s not supposed to. Also makes it easier to correct smaller mistakes.
You can also give a quick light spray of Windex across the caulk before you run your finger over it. Saves a whole lot of goop sticking to your finger. Of course, that’s assuming your caulking is not as neat and clean to begin with as what’s in this video!
I have a small plastic thing-a-ma-jig with all kinds od curves to use on any size caulk application.
That was one of the most helpful videos I ever watched. Thank you your electrician buddy told me about you.
Absolutely awesome presentation! I will be using these techniques today. Thanks for the education!
I have done a fair bit of decorating in my time and caulk is a life changer. Very easy to use and you can fill gaps very quick and clean. Rather than filler that would take for ever to do the job.
30+ years in the trade, solid advice here. One thing to add....when you're done caulking, but there's still material in the tube, seal the tip of the tube up with painter's tape. Wrap it around a few times and pinch it tight. Most of the time siliconized painter's caulk won't harden in the tip if you get back into it in a reasonable amount of time, but if you let it sit too long it can set up and not want to flow again. The tape helps keep the air out of it, keeping it pliable and ready for the next project. Taping the tip also works with pure silicone. I always hated throwing away 3/4 of a $6 tube of clear or white silicone because the tip was plugged up. Tape it up and you can usually go back to it days/weeks later.
I use a nail then tape.
Yes, I use tape too to temporarily seal the tip of the tube of caulk and it works pretty well.
I use a drywall screw - normally there is at least one lying around a construction site. Finger tight seals it well for months.
I use a red wire nut. I keep 6 caulk guns hanging in my trailer, all with different caulks. It's amazing how long the caulk stays good. The wire nut bites into the plastic and makes a great seal. It's also very fast to put on and take off. No mess either.
@@klklbk KK, I use the large blue wire nuts...
Your caluking tips helped me do a really nice job in replacing the caulking around my tub. I'm proud!
I want to thank you so much for this video. I hate caulking, but your tips were extremely helpful & easy to follow. Did my stairway in no time. When the house settles some more, I'll be ready.
I’ve been painting for 2 yrs. I learnt more in this video and reading the comments than I did the first 6 months of work. I appreciate you all
Very good video. NO music just you getting straight to the point. Great. Thank you
Have most of this under my belt... but one can always learn more. The orientation line is a great idea. Many time I stop and check the tip orientation visually but adding a line is a killer tip - thanks.
Wish I had these tips years ago, amazing how much you can learn in 5 minutes with a good presenter
Really quality tips! The thing that your speed of pulling and squeeze rate are huge! You can squeeze too much and not pull fast enough or go opposite, the more in sync you can keep those 2 is hugely beneficial!
I’m a caulk a holic. I do a load of finish work and love to make my projects look perfect! Ty so much for the time saving tips!
Caulkaholic seems like a good licence plate
Excellent tip and presentation!
I just bought a fixer upper and have been learning everything as I go … in my mind caulking would be easy but when I started doing it, it was a disaster. 😂
So here I am getting a lesson on RUclips and I’m SO GLAD I did. Thanks!
2 or 3 light passes vs 1 heavy - priceless tip! Thank you.
As a professional painting contractor, I can fully endorse this video. These are very good tips for the do-it yourselfers.
Some of the YT videos giving tips on caulking are so unhelpful. I saw one meant to give tips on painting vertical stripes on drywall in contrasting colors. It told viewers to run a bead of clear silicone over your tape lines prior to applying the second color in order to prevent the color from bleeding under the tape. That was some pretty stupid advice. Sure, it will prevent the second color from bleeding under the tape, but your going to see every line due to the buildup of silicone being smeared over your drywall. And that is to say nothing about the insane amount of time involved with running silicone up and down walls and then having to finger it smooth. Then if that silicone dries long enough, good luck pulling the tape off the walls easily. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Plus, paint does not like to stick to silicone.... so good luck if you ever want to repaint your walls.
If anything, it should of suggested clear acrylic caulk (even though that is a bad idea too). Of course the best and simplest method is to simply brush a coat of the base color over the tape lines and allow it to dry before applying the second color. That is a very quick and easy method (less expense, materials and time involved) to create sharp, crisp, straight lines. The base paint color will get under the tape enough to lock out the contrasting color, while not showing up as a different sheen, unlike silicone smeared up and down your walls.
I always use the frog tape when painting that stuff is amazing
I didn't see any helpful video on proper caulking...
I never understood wth they are talking about or if these people ever used silicone in their lives. You brought up the very problems I immediately thought. And your point about base color is spot on, thanks. Will use it if I ever need to paint different colors. Until now I either wiped off the bleeding parts, or painted over them with base color when dry. What you suggest is easier. You should also leave this reply under those videos (I don't remember reading it).
@@x-0-x-0 "I never understood what they are talking about or if these people ever used silicone in their lives."
I'm with you on that. Silicone has its uses, but they are very specific and limited. If painting the caulked joint is EVER a possibility (now or in the future) silicone is NOT the right choice, plain and simple. Virtually nothing will stick to silicone. That very fact is what makes it a great product for some applications (like filling the line between a stone counter top and its backsplash, or around plumbing fixtures in a tub, sink or shower, etc, to waterproof them) and an absolute horrible choice for others.
Great information. Have saved this for future use. Thank you ❤
All this talk about Caulk, cracks , ooze & Tips make me think of something else but never mind me . Great video sir 🔥🔥
Thank you! I watched one of your previous videos and it has changed everything. Never thought i would not dread having to use caulk. The caulking gun you recommended is awesome! Worth every dollar.
Thanks Nellz, I’m glad the tips worked for you🍻
Love it! Ready to apply these tips on my bathroom renovation project 👊
Thanks Scott, I look forward to those videos over on your channel! I’ve learned a lot over there.
When using a silicone, after you squeeze it out of the tube, before forming it with a tool or your finger, spray the bead with mist of water using spray bottle. The silicone won't adhere to wet surfaces and even smeared could be easily removed. You could also consider buying silicone cleaning wipes.
@@TheFunnyCarpenter Sir, I do NOT want to know about your cocking secrets. 🤦😒
Cocking, tips, drips... Sounds dirty. 😒
"I haven't cocked in a while." Tmi, tmi.
GREAT TIPS.....many thanks for this valuable advice.
Great tips! Thanks! I am the caulking Queen and have been for decades. Always open to new tips!
Aa a painter of 30 years, I never cut my nozzle and therefore never have to turn my tube as it is always the same. The dripless gun is absolutely your best friend. I carry around a paint pot with water and use a chux kitchen cloth. As the cloth has many holes it allows the caulking to easily wash out in my pot of water so I don't end up with a cloth full of caulking, on Australia we call caulk, no more gaps
Also with the uncut nozzle and a small hole, if the gun is held at 90 degrees to the gap it leaves no excess. Also you can lean it over slightly and rather than dragging the nozzle push it away from you and the nozzle will act like you running your finger along the gapped crack
Or you can stick with what this guy said as it seems to work too
May Jesus Bless you All
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Yep im a painter for 20 years. If somone cuts the gaps tip at an angle ill fire them (or i would seriously consider it lol) Makes it 5x harder to use. I dont understand why anyone would do it
If ypu don't cut the nozzle, what exactly do ypu do?
@@charlesatkins5388 Read my post, I explained how I use the gun
Some times I will sand the tip if there is a bit of excess plastic around the tip from the manufacturer ingredient process, or if the gap is huge I will cut the nozzle flush to allow more product th go through
@@charlesatkins5388 I already explained how I use the gun, perhaps get someone else explain what I said. As I already said how I use it
I never fail to get someone else to do caulking because I can’t stand it but I’m impressed with the helpful hints! You sir just got another subscriber! Keep up the great work!
I was just soooo frustrated caulking my bathroom sink the other day. Thank you for this! I did everything wrong and seriously had a mess. Now I need to caulk all around a ton of baseboards and these tips are going to help tremendously! ❤
This has helped me immensely. Thank you. I needed this info.
Anyone else doubled over laughing? 😂😂🤣 Excellent TIPS my friend!
CAME for the skills, stayed for the innuendos! 🤣💁🏼♂️
CAME for the skills, stayed for the innuendos! 🤣💁🏼♂️
@@jessedavies 🤪🤣
As someone that dose a fair bit of this for a living great advice honestly the sand paper 90 and marker line on the tube are great tips that I never do and will even improve my job quality thanks a true good advice video not like most of them I see 👍🏻
After decades of pain and agony, you manage to simplify and explain this nasty dark art thoroughly and completely, all without punching a hole in the drywall.
The fact that you didn't punch a hole in the drywall is what impresses me most, truth be told.
Thank you for your precision.
This video was very helpful! Definitely feel more confident in finishing this project. Thanks!!
All those are great tips and they work well provided you're maintaining the same angle and direction of travel (like on a baseboard). However, if you're doing around a toilet for example, you can't always maintain the same angle and so I find I have to caulk one half of the base and then a separate bead on the other half and then touch up at the point where they meet. Would love to see you do a video on that scenario. As for dripless, I just remember to back the rod off between caulks and that works pretty well and as you say, have a rag close by in case the nozzle needs a quick wipe. Thanks for the tips!
Great idea with the line on the tip. One more thing I would add is to always wipe in both directions when possible. It seats the caulk in the joint better and adheres better
I was making a mess and this video really helped. Thanks!
Fantastic tips. Orientation line is brilliant. I always wondered how painters achieved such a nice finished look where the walls meet the baseboards, chalking after painting. Good video, thanks.
Great tips! Love the B-roll when you explain different techniques and different mistakes to avoid.
00:30 Smallest, angled hole; 01:05 Groove tip; 01:48 Orientation line; 02:11 Dripless gun; 02:42 Wet rag; 03:57 Replicate tip angle (steeper) and use orientation line. Thanks!
Or just watch the video...
@@csgo8762 Or just make a list of the steps on your phone so you don't have to.
Thank you .
@@cameliap1146 You're welcome!
6 time stamps for a 7 min video? HAHAHA!!!
I like not to cut the point with a knife, but clip it with a (side-)cutter. This squeezes the point or caulkchannel together, forming a slight oval. Together with the angled cutoff, makes this very easy caulking.
Interesting idea Barrie
Ditto - I go through too much caulk (exterior) to be sanding every bottle, still great tips for noobs
@@Underbottom.Sandydown You can reuse the tip multiple times, just open a new bottle and switch the tips, as long as they are all the same caulk ofc
all that said i think sanding it is a litle unecessary, but still u only have to do it once
I like that!
@@wolololer and prevents waste ....
Nice job and helpful tips. Thank you
I never noticed that there were two kinds of pressure system for caulking guns.
I am 61 years old and very happy to have learned it in your video
thanks for the advice