how to use a silicone gun or caulk gun
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Very helpful, thank you! My husband died recently and I had no idea how to use the silicone gun, he always used to do these kind of jobs. So glad I found your channel!
I'm glad the video helped. Sorry about your husband!
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Well - 3 years on I hope that you are well...
Very sorry for your loss Heather.
May he rest in peace ❤💯
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Absolutely brilliant. Thank you. 13 years later and this video is still helping people 👏
This is a really nice little video as I struggled with how to load the silicone gun, it's just not obvious to a 70 year old lady how it works!
Good tips all the way through.
I’m 70 too and I was putting it in upside down!!!
Hope you are well and okay madam!
As a 57 year old silicone gun virgin .... the video made it painless & pleasurable! Many thanks!
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Yet another excellent, simple, no frills demo, thank you. I have done a " not bad job" on tiling my bathroom, all on the strength of your videos . I've never done anything like that before, and you have been like a tutor over my shoulder !! Thanks.
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This Northern fella has helped me no end become a competent DIY'er. I am already a qualified painter and decorator, so to look up this channel just furthers any skills. I even fixed my pensioner mates toilet. Plumber wanted 50 quid, I ordered the part for him and it cost £11.00. Not to mention my Mum's problem with her light fitting, last year. Top bloke! Thank you so much and love that accent! I'm not doing bad 'for a Girl!'
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Thank you! I always struggle with these! literally just bought a silicone gun and spent half an hour trying to release the mechanism before resorting to you tube...it was the thing you point out in the first five seconds, how to use the lever at the back. Which now I see it, works perfectly. I'd still be struggling away now if hadn't found your video, so thank you again!
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Thanks for this video! I am a retired lady (irish was my dog) and an avid HGTV watcher here in the USA. Now that I am retired I have lots of time to take on some home repair! I enjoy interior design but we will see how much I like being a handyman...or is it a handy-lady! I was going to have ask the sales person at the hardware store how to use a caulking gun!! You saved me from that bit of embarrassment!! I loved your soap on the finger for smoothing caulk lines..very neat for clean-up!!
Absolutely brilliant demo - thank you! No jargon, just simple, easy to follow instructions in plain English! Yup - brilliant - thank you!
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Thank you. At the age of 63 im learning how to do all sorts of diy projects out of necessity. Replacing shower silicone was my dreaded thing to do but youve helped a great deal! Its not too bad looking if i say so myself :-)
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Thank you! I've been sitting here waving this sealant gun around wondering how on earth I get the bottle in, you are a lifesaver.
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AmmieFoFammie same here
had the gun for 5 days haha .. then light bulb moment you tube!!
thank you do much for this video x
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I watched a few other videos and still had questions. This was by far the best video. No one showed my how to release the spring to load the caulk. The only difference is the caulk gun I have has a little hole on the side to insert the tube & cut the tip off so you don't have to use a razor. Also has a swivel pin-type thing to insert in the tube to release any build up to open up the flow of the caulk. Thanks - now I can go fix my project.
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i've just done tiling and was so nervous about using silicone, watching this has really helped out alot thanks mate
Being a complete numpty with DIY and NEVER having used one of these guns this video allowed me to do some silicone sealing of my bath - actually silicone removal first using another of your video's. Thanks
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Thank you for including all the simple things that other videos just assume you know but really don't. From start to finish; how to insert and operate the tool, to what to do with the leftover silicone when finished.
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Just amazing. I never picked up on caulking gun before and followed your directions. My grandfather, who was a plumber would be so proud of me. Thank you!!
This was such a helpful video. I usually feel very overwhelmed when watching these types of demos but this was straight to the point and had some very useful tips. Thanks!
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This is brilliant. As an OAP woman this simple instruction has helped me to do the job well. Thanks very much. 😊
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Thanks, female diyer her, first time I used a Caulk gun. I followed your other video, how to drill through tiles, first time, no cracks and was able to put my mum cooker chimey hood on. The only issue was, there was a big gap in the ceiling border from the previous chimney hood. Thankfully, my local screwfix had decorative caulk on hand, was only a £1 and brought a caulk gun. Was a big gap, so once I used the caulk gun, using a spreader to push the filler in so it doesn't fall out. Now, it looks a bit ugly, waitng for that to dry before going over it to get a smoother result. Once it has dried, will give it a sand and then paint over it. Many thanks for the easy video.
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Decorators caulk is great ;-)
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thank you thank you thank you - single woman in france with rain coming through broken front door - your explanation was so simple and even your accent so reassuring so now off to make the door water tight. then i will be back to learn more.
The tip with the liquid to smooth it, was priceless! Thanks!
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Thank you very much for such a clear description of how to use a silicone gun, I hadn't used one before but was able to re-attach a bathroom sink surround with little difficulty after watching your video.
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Nice logical, straight forward and a common sense approach. Everything I had been looking for in a guide. Cheers
Hey UHM. Just a quickie to say thanks for your vids. I've used your ones on tiling and grouting to sort out a kitchen splashback, and now just need to finish it off, which is why I'm here...
Without your vids, i'd have had no idea what to do.
Splendid stuff.
Thank you ! I spent 20 minutes trying to remove the old calk tube from my gun.... In the first few minutes of you video I learned how to take it right out....
Very Good demo, thank you for the tip regarding the screw in the nozzle to stop the silicon hardening off,I have in the past tried to flush out the nozzle and wrapped cling film around the bottom of the cartridge to preserve the silicon.👍
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Excellent ! Thanks so much for the tip adding a screw at the end to discourage drying out - absolutely no one else seemed to address this point in their videos - including the manufacturers.
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Great video, sealant guns are one of those things that if you only use once in a blue moon when you go to use one has to remember how it all works and this video brilliantly shows how from start to finsh, you do it. Thanks for posting. Bernie
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Great thanks! I use these so rarely, I always forget how to open them! I've been tugging away at the little lever for ages thinking that must be how to remove the old, dried cartridge, but I never thought of pulling the plunger back. D'oh! The rest of the video is good too. I like the washing up liquid tip. I usually just use bare fingers and that tends to be a bit messy. Nice work, thanks.
Straight to the relevant points, going through each stage and clearly explained for those of us who have NEVER used on of these “guns”, namely....ME!! Thank you so much. Great video. Teddy UK.
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Top man. I was stuck at how to pull the plunger back but learnt so much more from this video. Love no nonsense videos like this. Thanks!
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I see this was posted 13 years ago! So happy to have seen it, Thank you❤
Really, I just finished the job in the bathroom today (actually I do it for the first time in my life), so your short video was very helpful in this regard, I am very satisfied. Warm greetings from Skopje!
Thank you very helpful The first time I bought silicone tube I Squeezed it by hand I had no idea that there’s a tool You saved my life :)
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OMG that hack with the screw at the end was the highlight of the video!!! what a tip to cover the tip!
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The video was very useful. I filled the gaps between the cupboard and the wall today. Additional thing I would like to mention is that I had to get a wet cloth/water (realized in the middle) to remove any spill overs and wipe the fingers; a thread, as I did not find a right fit screw to close; Filling area that was horizontally facing downwards was bit difficult compared to vertical/horizontal fills. Once again thanks.
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Terrific demo. I had no idea how to use the gun. And I particularly liked the washing up liquid tip and how to store the gun. Thank you.
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Thanks to you Ultimate Handyman, I'll be now able to fill the antenna cable hole in the wall and stop the cold drafts! Thx!
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Installing a screw in the end of the tube works great and if you hang the tube upside down in your work space or service truck it will last much longer. Also when buying any caulk make sure there's recent date code on the tube. Otherwise the product may not adhere or cure correctly. Retired electrician mechanic 25 years used a lot of caulk in my time.
Thank you. I have wondered how such a simple contraption could have been so difficult for me up to now, and the extra tups at the end are great too,
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Thanks from Australia. I've been buggerising around trying to work out how best to apply the filler on our patio ceiling. Your tips were spot on what I needed. I eventually worked out for myself how to release the trigger, to relieve the pressure & stop the stuff dribbling away. Really liked the tip of the 45 degree cut & the screw going into the tip after the job to help preserve the filler. Thanks again.
About to do my practical exams. I already prepared when it comes to theory stuff but I was worried about this subject. I thought "hey, why not do some research first?", and then I bumped into this video.
I thank you for this video, there were a few things I forgot that I now have knowledge of thanks to you :).
I'm glad you also put a screw in it after you are finished. Someone saw me doing that once and called me crazy.
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im about to caulk my bathroom and would have jumped right in but decided to watch your 'how to'... boy am i glad i did... would have made a ton of mistakes... thanks so much!
This was helpful as I couldn't figure out how to get the cartridge into the gun, thanks.
Thank you - you are a life saver! Like most of these comments, I have been struggling to how on earth, you put the bottle in!
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Thank you, I have never used a sealant gun before and this explained it really clearly. Brilliant little video
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You are the best explainer on how to use a caulk gun! Awesome video! 👍👍Thanks!
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Thank you a million! This is the first time for me to use a silicon gun and just received the package...you made it much easier for me.. Thanks again, great demo
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Thanks mate... Never used a silicone till now. And am approaching the job with confidence. Thanks again
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Thanks for showing how to use a caulking gun. I really like the tip about how to keep the product from drying up! Thanks!!
Great demo. Straight to the point, I love the screw idea to keep the silicone ready for future use.
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I watched several videos about using a caulk gun and all of them talked about the obvious. I was looking for how to use the damn gun after a while when everything dies out. Only you told about how to mange the gun. thank you.
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Thank God for people like you making these videos. Me and the missus were sat holding the cartridge gun, both like a couple of chimps, trying to figure out how to use it!
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Very good video! Now, as I head in to caulk my sink with silicone, I feel much more confident. Thanks so much, Ultimatehandyman.
This has been very helpful even 10 years on. Thank you.
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thank you so much. i didn't even have a clue how to put the thing into the gun. your instructions are so thorough.
I now know how to stop the stuff coming out the end once I've finished. This will save me much embarrassment, and quite possibly my job. Superb.
Excellent video!!!! Thanks so much!!! Really well done and explained easily. There is no instructions on the actual caulking gun, so I really appreciate this video!
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Good tutorial!, it reduces the uncertainty and hassle of doing a job, in knowing a little bit more about what your doing...thank you so much ultimatehandyman!!
thank you so much! i was thinking how to do this and this video helped so much! i am a lady so i do not know much about building stuff but i want to be self-reliant and get the things done. it helped me with the job so i am very thankful. have a nice day :)
Second time I've come to this video, because after the first time I forgot how to load the gun again 😇😅 thanks for clear, concise instructions!
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Thanks! I was struggling for about 20min just to open the gun!
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Thank you so much, very helpful. A friend explained to me how to do it but I cocked it up completely. I will now try again with a lot more confidence.
I've found that cling film over the end secured with a rubber band (though twisting the film around the nozzle usually will suffice) is another way of preventing the silicone from hardening.
Thank you! From a girl who just bought her first home and had no idea how to pull the arm back to fit the tube in! Really didn’t want to admit defeat and call my dad haha!
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Many thanks for the video, use of the gun, regulating delivery speed and pressure was all pretty obvious to me but the washing up liquid tip is exactly what I was missing.
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Thank you so much. I just borrowed one from my Building management and had no idea how to use it.
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Thank you! I'm about to give this a try for the first time, I feel quietly confident after watching your video👍🏻
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many thanks. I've been struggling to remove an old tube of sealant from the gun & thanks to you it was easy.
Re-sealed around a bath edge on tiled floor last night. Came out lumpy as hell.
Watched this from 3:55 onwards.
Silly me...
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I just filmed another video on how to get a neat silicone line, it should be online in the next few days.
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Very helpful video! Perfect instructions. One thing i'd add...wear gloves (mine have rubber fingers). Helped with the smoothing out process and kept my hands non-sticky.
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Today I badly needed the advise in this video as I had the caulking and I had the gun and the rest was a complete mystery. I thank you for taking the time to help people like me...job now done :-)
Nice tip with the screw.
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Nice clear explanation with some useful tips, particularly the screw in the nozzle when the job's done. Sealing area around sink tomorrow so I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks!
OMG I think I love you!! Hahaha I knew how to use the gun, I was just crap at applying silicone. Your washing up liquid trick made soooooo much difference...thank you so much xx
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I've been looking all over for a way to open one of these, THANK YOU.
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That screw trick at the end is priceless. I hate the time wasted cleaning out cured silicone from nozzles.
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Thanks for the brilliant demo, also very useful tip to reduce pressure when you're done with a line, and the screw is genius as well. :)
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I'm very glad I watched this before having my first go. It stopped me from looking like an idiot in front of my wife! Much appreciated.
Thank you sir. This was so helpful. I'm using this gun for the first time and I had no idea how to get the tube into the gun. Great video!
Brilliant, easy to understand, very comprehensive explanation
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Again, I would like to thank you for your help UH. The best thing I take from your videos is confidence. Please keep them coming.
great video man very well spoken, great use of appropriate language
Excellent video, really helpful - first attempt sealing a skirting board last night... mega proud of my little self 😊
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never knew the about using the washing up liquid but I learnt about relieving the pressure of the tube the hard way.
The difficult part I found was running my finger over it after applying the initial bead. The fair lipsquid trick will be the next method to try - i like that.
Nice little vid.
You can also use the tip you cut off to plug the end. Good video!
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To cap a silicone tube for a longer time, cut off a finger from the disposable glove you should be wearing!
Place that piece over the end tip, hold it and squeeze a little into the glove as a cap.
Squish it around the nozzle as a plug.
Apply a tight band of insulation tape around the neck of the glove finger.
This will be removable upto and over a year later and it works for grab adhesive, window caulks, acrylic, silicones too!
Mostly for DIY chappies, but it works.
That was so helpful - thank you. I didn't have a clue and your video has helped me create a pretty neat job in my bathroom, if I say so myself.
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so pleased you have this video, no idea how to remove what was in the gun originally, hmm hubby had no time before he died last year, novice diy, 39 yrs easy princess life, so thank heavens for this video and others I dare say.
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Thanks for making this so straightforward.
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Thank you for providing that explanation! .. It just helped to make sure to understand what I am doing!
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Everyone has its unique valued place in this World! Thank you so so much for helping us! May prosperity and good fortune comes fast in your way !! That’s my wish for you plus over 7.5K. Surely, at least half of them are grateful as I’m !! You deserve it!
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Thanks so much - you are really clear and simple. Every time I use a gun, I need to re-learn the basics but now have bookmarked you and will be away!
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Thank you so much! The soap tip made it much easier to smoothen out too.
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Thanks mate i skipped this class in school you had lots of cool tips
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Thank you so much for this. Feel much happier about getting on with my first proper job now. Shower pan here we come.
I got a tip...use Baby Wipes when caulking for wiping off stuff...ie your hands, tip of the gun etc. I
I came across this idea while I was looking for a rag. Saw some leftover Baby Wipes and thought ...sheesh those should work ok. Was great...clean up easy...throw in the trash as I went along.
Perhaps they are already a widely used thing by others when caulking.
So many great little hacks in just a few minutes. Still totally relevant in 2019! Thank you.
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