How to Set Up and Use a Caulking Gun

Bob shows how to set up and use a caulking gun. A caulking gun makes sealing around windows and doors an easy task. Learn how to properly load a tube of caulk into the gun, and lay down a bead of caulk around a window.
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[@stormynights371]

Thank you for posting this. I am a single mom and I lost my Dad 4 years ago. Its been a number of years since I had to use a caulking gun and I forgot to puncture the canister. No wonder it wasn't working! RUclips videos are so helpful now that I don't have my Dad to call and ask.

[@Manila-wo3pi]

Same issue and i'm terribly sorry for your loss! Xo

[@quincyrobinson-el4861]

Me too lol 😆 !

[@relativelyfunny4282]

My husband died on sep 1st and then my dad on dec 20th. I really appreciate these videos. This way i can teach my son ❤

[@wd9208]

I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve had 2 uncles and an aunt die in the past 25 days. And my dads 4 year anniversary is coming up.

[@sarahmartin3522]

I struggled with the same issue! I lost my dad almost 7 months ago and I sure miss him for this same reason!! He was always a phone call away from helping me, or a visit from him and the issue was solved!! I’m a single mom with 3 kids and I’ve been trying to fix my bathroom floor around the tub, and putting if off bc I am unsure of myself and being afraid I’d mess it up!!
Thank you for your help with this! Also, sorry for your loss of your father!!

[@ratdog3055]

Glad to see someone covering simple things that a lot of us take for granted. We all have to learn sometime. A couple of tips if I may: TAKE YOUR TIME AND GO SLOW! This will give you a nicer job with less waste. If you are caulking more than one thing or taking a coffee break, twist and pull back the cup arm. if you don't, you will have a nice puddle of caulk to clean up! If doing a bathtub, either sit in it or fill it with water first. If you caulk an empty tub, the weight of the water will pull it away from the edge. Caulking it with weight allows it to compress when the water or you are removed!

[@flowerbuttercupb4]

wow Ratdog,those were some very helpful tips ,i will surely apply them..thanks so much:))) cheers:)))

[@Playitstraight44]

Its great that for all the how-to videos on caulking this is the FIRST one to show how to poke open the tube after cutting it. Not too many nails the length of that tube end. I can see other people watching other videos wondering why the caulking is not coming out. LOL

[@heiditaylor6206]

Yes!! I have thrown so many tubes away because caulk explodes out of the tube because I squeeze SO hard wondering why it doesn’t come out! I figured I had a bad gun or tubes so I gave up Oh my gosh!!🤦‍♀️ Now I’ll use my gun and it’ll work!

[@jimloader3920]

I haven't caulked for years, so this video really helps explain everything step by step. Thank you!

[@vanessaharper1847]

Thank you. I FINALLY know how to load and use that thing!!! . Your instructions and demonstration was absolutely 💯!!! 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@on2wheels378]

You, sir, have helped thousands with your knowledge. Thank you.

[@tkof107]

This was very helpful. I’m about to get started on my outdoor project and now I feel more confident using this caulking gun.

[@nmgg6928]

If you're still checking on this channel just wanted to say thank you for the video was exactly the help and info I needed :)

[@KarensPixieDust]

Thank you. I could not figure out how to get my caulking container out of the caulking gun. I watched about 30 seconds of your video and had it figured out. Thank you.

[@lizardwizard6067]

I would have really messed it up haha thanks for posting!! It’s simple, but for those who’ve never done it, it’s very helpful!

[@gfyourself]

thank you. i had no idea wtf to do and this was SO EASY to follow and you included every step, including storage afterwards lol. thanks very much my dude.

[@margueriteb6206]

Thank you for this video, now I feel more confident to use my caulking gun stored in a box for the past 4 years!

[@klee88029]

Boy, did I need this, I never even saw a Caulk gun being loaded and thought the attachment skinny metal rod was to plug the hole in the tube of caulk when you finished. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Video saved to my "DIY How To's for the Clueless"!!!

[@kristic1959]

I needed to know how to load a caulking gun and this was perfect!

[@kayliehanguyen9076]

It looks simple. It does take a lot of work

[@texashomegrowngirl9936]

I had forgot the tube needs to be punctured before placement in the caulk gun. Thank you for saving me more aggrevation with your easy step by step instruction. I also learned to read clean-up with some caulks just need soap and water while some silicone caulk will require mineral spirits for clean-up. Again thank you.

[@LiveLifeBeingThankful]

Thank you for posting this video. I was trying to find a video that shows how to actually put the tube in the caulk gun. I looked at 6 videos before finding yours.

[@partylikeadobe]

Thank you, thank you!! I’ve been wanting to get this part of my home improvement started and was super nervous about it for some reason but this had all the info I needed!!

[@flowerbuttercupb4]

oh my goodness thank you Bob..your the only person who took out the time to explain that there is a hole to on the gun to open the tube and a long needle to puncture the tube...i didnt know the tube needed puncturing...thank you for you for your demo and time..Cheers:)))

[@monisamontoya1968]

Thank you. Sometimes the simplest things can cause so many issues. i never knew that the caulk had a seal to pierce after cutting at 45 degrees. I assumed that I didn't have the strength to push the caulking gun.

[@lebu5825]

MONISA MONTOYA that’s what brought me here 🙃

[@interieurprovocateurinteri3048]

lol @2:01 the way you whispered "until the caulk starts coming out". Seriously though, thank you so much for this perfect instructional video💕

[@reneewynn4280]

Intérieur Provocateur Interior Design I went back to listen 🤣🤣

[@BenDemeyere]

Thanks for posting this. I’m new to DIY and it helps that there are handy videos like this.

[@elsamerysoto8097]

Very explicit for us who are learning about caulking. Thank you!!

[@celiarperez]

Thank you! No one else shows you how to pierce it❤

[@jude7321]

When you use silicone caulk and it dries up, just put the tip in a glass of boiling water and it'll melt it and it comes right out.
Thank you for all your tips and God bless you real good

[@victorymansions]

I'm doing a few odd jobs this week ready for winter coming in. One of them is a hellish gap under my window sill that will let the cold in. This is great to get tips, I should have everything done by Saturday at this rate. Thanks very much!

[@vickramgoswami2297]

Thanks 😊
Just started caulking today, first time in my life

[@tinac9813]

Great, helpful, easy. I thought it would be so easy, however, one really needs the step by step video like this one to give piece of mind on doing your project right and having to do it only once. Thank you! I write the “TODO List” and am the DOER” Handywoman of BI, WA

[@PokerMama55]

great video for this female senior citizen. Thanks!!!

[@marthabogayao6137]

Thank you for the clear demonstrations and instructions

[@glitchtrap_creepyrabbit2980]

Thank you so much now just need to figure out how to use my dads one looks pretty simple but is definitely hard this helps alot especially since I have a convention in a few weeks and don't wanna waste time waiting for help!

[@sherlovesallpeople]

Thank you for this vid, I was really worried about loading the gun and trying this out. You made it look so easy so I`m off to try it myself. Best wishes, your friend in England :)

[@bareknuckles2u]

Great video! Thank you for posting it.

[@patslark]

Thank you for this tutorial. I heard that if you push out a bit of caulking when you're done, it will act like a plug that when you're ready to use again, you can pluck out of the end of the tube and the fresh caulk should be ready to go. I'm going to try that too.

[@piglet601ify]

Thank you. I was going out of my mind today trying to remove an old tube of caulk from the gun.

[@scootabean]

This was very helpful and informative. Thank You!!!!!!

[@herbalistics9261]

THANKS FOR THIS DEMO> I to thank you as you made me laugh so much when you tried to cut the tip and a big strong guy like you couldn't. And this is what I am so worried about, that I will get it and not be strong enough to use it, I am into resin and wish to make silicone molds. Hope I can manage. I did learn a lot from you so brains YOU ARE. STAY SAFE & BE WELL.!

[@mspiercings]

Omg thank you for helping me load the gun! Easy directions and well done video!

[@TruthfulNews.at.Tell.a.gram7]

Thank you very much. I would have been clueless otherwise about this.

[@autumnleaf.]

Thank you for sharing. I am just about to start my little DIY project and dumb me could not figure our how to fire this dang gun 😅

[@416t.o5]

Thank you for this video, I didn’t know how to use a caulking gun.

[@majanile]

THE BEST...THANK YOU ..SO CLEAR AND INFORMATIVE...

[@BraveArrow101]

thank you for showing me how to use my caulk

[@kristymontgomery7436]

Thank you! This was quick , simple and easy to follow!

[@kayliehanguyen9076]

Thank for the tips..You save my life ..

[@crystalgatlin341]

Best tutorial ever for us single moms!!!

[@salvidude6178]

Great video. Very detailed. Thanks

[@destinyshadow2205]

Thank you so very much! I completed my project thanks to your help♡

[@jillk368]

Thanks!! This was so helpful.

[@haysquirely9244]

Great instructions!! Easy to follow. Thank you!!

[@skln15]

Thanks for your help, gonna caulk for the first time today. Wish me luck lol!

[@ratedrawr1411]

Great vid, Helped me 🤘😎👍

[@georgepiccot701]

When using the spout cutter, make sure you pull back on the cup arm a bit...

[@JOEGARCIA-cw4zf]

Thanks for the lesson.

[@ChickenGJ]

I just had to start learning about caulking guns. They make me think so much of a certain firearm because of the metal rod that goes into the bottom of the container.

[@sammyjr.111]

Thanks, dad! ❤

[@lindapoole6046]

Thank you. I am getting ready to caulk around my bathtub. I have the caulk purchased got to buy a caulking gun.

[@kennethnwebb]

great video....couldn't believe I couldn't see that

[@alyons215]

This was an excellent video! Thanks!

[@hiromitanakakarr5967]

thanks for the simple instruction.

[@itskleoxo]

brilliant timesaver tips and easy to watch

[@jngf100]

Very helpful video - thanks kindly for making it!

[@kristincastillo8848]

Thank you!! Very helpful!!

[@jamesguinan]

New diy man. 🎯 Thank you 👍

[@rwhit155]

Nothin’ like a little extra ‘Caulk’ In there ;) haha. Cheers

[@dreagg2000]

Very detailed and helpful

[@lalolalo1233]

Thanks man, great vid tips. I like the sandwich bag hack. The clear caulking bottle I've got didn't have a cover so this works great! bathtub door, here I come:).

[@iain891]

Thanks az, great video

[@melisslacour15]

Thank you for this!

[@joshuaravel]

Thank you so much you made my life easier!

[@raymondastacio5975]

Thank you so much great video!

[@mehulthakar3210]

Very informative video

[@veliagarcia3606]

Omg, thank you so much....... I didn’t know that I needed to make a opening inside the tube...... now I know.... thanks

[@nickice7009]

Thank you good for beginners

[@grantdeam2929]

Great video! Thank you

[@nameinnprogress]

Tnx dude, apreciate tutorials like this exist

[@bizzyfit2128]

Thank you honey, because I was really struggling over here 😅

[@annalisajaimes8705]

Loved this

[@Canaris3]

Thanks man. Really helped me today :> :*

[@JessicaMiller-pc4dj]

Thanks for this - super easy when you know how.

[@michaeltoole9206]

Thanks, this was a helpful tutorial.

[@Fireinthestubble]

Awesome video thanks 🙏

[@ChangingFrames]

Thanks for the video - very helpful! Cheers!!!

[@sallywaite1881]

Thank you very helpful

[@cramperella]

Have a caulking gun in my hand...ready to tackle my window. Thanks!

[@treasuretom13]

Well done thanks

[@karolbirmingham6385]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@marisolrodriguez6571]

Omg thank you so much I saw you Visio and I did my self

[@michaeltootikian4402]

very good video

[@CPegRun]

Thank you!! You helped me very much!

[@rsvp89]

Thank you so much

[@MrKenstar2]

Great sound

[@Kamidon74]

Awesome!!!! Thank you!

[@odeshieba08]

Thank you!

[@marvinmarcos]

Thank you for sharing

[@dennispeterson7013]

Thank you sir for the video 🐧👍

[@user-gn3vd8zm6l]

Thank you

[@fortitube-donnajean405]

That was very helpful. I think I have the same caulking gun or one very similar.

[@cindychick8121]

Thank you. It was very helpful. I'm a girl and couldn't get the old tube out.

[@misterconor1434]

What does being a girl have to do with that?

[@chentamasukdapur5810]

Very useful. Thanks

[@zulfikarkassim9371]

Thank you so much. Very helpful. Good video too.