How to Caulk a Kitchen Sink
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- justaz.com productions, with At Home Repairs, demonstrate how to caulk around a kitchen sink. Caulking a kitchen sink seals the gap between sink and countertop, thereby reducing the risk of leaks, mold, and wear on the countertop.
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"...unlike Bob, who likes to live a little dangerously." *HAHAHAHAHAHA!* Made my day. Thanks for a great Bob and Shelly co-production.
great video. thorough and to the point. good camera angles as well. thanks.
Thank you so much for this. I've caulked a bathroom sink free hand before and it did the job. Never thought to tape it off before and I just did my kitchen sink and it looks like a professional caulked it. Thank you again.
the video omits the hardest part, manoeuvering behind the taps and faucet! How do you do that in a smooth way? My tube doesn't fit smoothly behind there.
Terrific video! Can you remember off hand how many inches of caulk did you lay? And did your caulk firm up without any kind of stimulus?
I had the same question myself...hopefully they can elaborate. Although I can say from previous experience that it's is a great tip regarding wetting the tip of your finger and gliding it along the caulk.
Very well done, clearly explained, and thorough. It's refreshing to watch a video where the creators worked to make sure the narrative explained the video closely.
"....unlike Bob, who likes to live a little dangerously" hahaha that was a funny addition!
thanks for sharing! the painter's tape was very helpful, and I enjoy the format of this video
Lol that made me crack up too!!
Thanks for the great video folks. I'd done this job years ago but having such a clear walkthrough really made it easy this time. Especially as I'd completely forgotten you need to take the tape off before the caulk sets...
my new tube of caulk is very hard to get out.
I used a few drops of dish detergent and a bit of water to remove accessed caulking.
thanks Bob
After you take off the tape, the silicon sort of has a raised edging created by the tearing of the tape, will this raised line settle down later so that it will look like part of the sink?
Great question!
To get rid of the raided edge after removing the tape, simply wet a finger and go over the caulk one last time. Need to move fast before it starts to dry.
What caulking is best?
Re-calking the sink only requires a small amount of caulk, since I did not have any other projects that needed caulking I opted for the squeeze tube. Using a calking gun would have work just as well.
That's an awesome tutorial. I've never seen it done with painter's tape before. That's brilliant. Would the same procedure work around my tub? What kind of caulk would I look for? And I wonder how long it would take to dry before showering would be OK.
Hi, Anne. Thanks for coming by. You would use the same procedure for around your tub. We used a silicone caulking, but there's also latex, and either one is fine. Caulking takes about 24 hours to set, so allow for at least that much time before using the shower or tub; if you can give it two days that would be even better. Thanks for taking the time to comment, and now I'm off to watch your video for those ricotta cookies. They look outstanding!
I found SinkSEAL to be much easier if the sink is out or if you are replacing the sink or counter. I got mine on Amazon. No mess or dry time.
Thank you, Erik Tynik, for your input,and we'll take a look at the product you mentioned. Thanks for taking the time to comment, and best of luck to you in all your projects.
I enjoyed the Star Trek computer narration.
I was able to use the tip of my finger and glide it over the caulk. It wasn't too hard.
Any thoughts from anyone in the group on how to remove the old caulk from the rear of the sink? And for getting the appropriate angle on the tube when laying in the new caulk?
You never showed main caulking behind the water tap/pipes, which is much more tactful?
I like the narative voice of a women in this video
Great but how do you get the back of sink on splash board side avoiding kitchen faucet?
You got a point!
The back side of the sink behind the faucet is where demons live...
You didn't show how the work was done in the very tight area behind the taps.
So, Bob, shoes are optional? Living dangerously !
Doesn’t show taping on back of sink behind fixtures!
How did you get the old caulk out from behind the faucet. Looks tight.
Hello, Hector Daly. It is tight behind the sink, but you start at one end and work from underneath the caulk and along the wall side (so you don't scratch the sink). It takes a minute or two longer that the other sides, but it comes out pretty easily. Thanks for watching, and best of luck to you in all your projects.
Wow that tape is a good idea. Caulk is a freaking mess
My calk tube has gotten hard, what do I do?
Doesn't mention how long it will take to dry and when can sink be used .
The caulk goes under the sink not around it
Hi, tried it....worked great! Thank you for this video!
What are you at...no wrong way you never use tape when calking and it should only takes a few minutes
Very helpful, clear, and informative video. Appreciated both showing how and explaining how to do this project.I also appreciated the time estimate for this project given at the end of the video! Thank you
Oh my gosh you're a lifesaver! I can't caulk to save my life. Can't wait to try this!
Thank you Bob! Really appreciate this instructional video!!!
Did not show how to remove old caulk from behind the faucet that is very narrow.
Do you guys recommend a particular brand of caulking?
Very helpful. Thank you.
A good project is 75% preparation
25% execution 😉
I like the painter's tape idea. A remodeling guy told me you should not use the kitchen sink for at least 24 hours prior to putting on new caulking. We hadn't done this, and the caulking didn't dry properly.
Thank you, an excellent help, saving a lot of money.
this has been super helpful, thank you so much! 😊
Really nice job explaining and demonstrating!
oh man, so much caulk
thanks for the tip. It really is useful
Do not use tape because when you remove it you will have 2 edges that will be bacteria holders. Plus it’s tedious & a waste of time. After calking spray water or water with a drop of dish soap on both the backsplash and counter top, then spray your finger and smooth out the calk in about 5” strokes, then wipe your finger clean, then respray you finger and continue. Repeat until the desired width of calk you like.😊 When you don’t use water the width of the calk can spread too wide on both the backsplash and counter.
What's the best sealant for kitchen sink?
very helpful, Simple, to the point, the painter's tape is perfect! Just might have Bob smile at the end! Thank you!
Thank you Bob and Shelly!
Thank you for the tutorial.
helpful - thank you!
Thank you! Is the procedure the same with silicone caulk?
That was a tube of silicone caulk Bob was using.
Damn Bob is hot 😍
Nice job,helpful
Thank you!!!❤
Excellent demonstration and summary. Thank you.
THANK YOU!
Great video!
What kind and brand of caulking did you use?
GE
Thank you!!
thanks!
Thank you.
that's an old body mans trick
What sort of tape is used here?
Painters Tape
Thanks For Sharing.
what size is this sink?
should be?
5:53
Thanks!
This is a perfect example of how NOT to caulk a sink. No one wastes their time putting all that tape on. WAY too much caulk being used. End result looks terrible.
You don't need to tape. Lay down silicone then spray all around the edge of the sink with soapy water, then remove silicone with finger and perfect silicone.
Excess*
It’s not what I needed
How long do you need to let the caulking dry before using the sink?
Read the tube, it should have guidelines on the time for drying vs. curing.
The counter top around my sink is starting to come up. Its old formica. Theres rot under it. How can fix this without replacing the whole counter top.
I may use a peel and stick product but this has to be fixed first.
Thanks for showing an accurate way to caulk. Truly appreciated.