Caulk Like a PRO in 5 Simple Steps. SECRET Revealed!
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- How to Apply Caulk Like a PRO in 5 Simple Steps! The fear that most beginners have with applying caulk or silicone is that it’s messy and they’re worried that the end result won’t look good or seal where it’s meant to seal. The fact is, is that once you know how, applying caulk or silicone is really quite simple.
The first thing you need to know is that caulk typically comes in three different variaties. Now Keeping it simple, you have latex-based caulk, silicone-based caulk and Butyl Rubber based caulk.
Latex Caulking is generally used in dry areas…is water based, so you can clean up in water and typically used for caulking carpentry trim like architraves around doors and windows as well baseboards or skirting boards
Silicone caulking is used in wet areas like in a bathroom or kitchen countertop and Butyl Rubber Caulk is an exterior grade sealant.
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I LOVE this video. I'm a girl with limited DIY knowledge and was nervous about caulking a gap in my bathroom. I watched several videos and this one is the winner! The 'secret weapon' at the end had me laughing but I immediately went to my freezer and followed the instructions. I did this job yesterday and couldn't stop staring and smiling at my handiwork. THANK YOU!
Brilliant! Well done Laurie.....it's always very satisfying to see a job well done 👍 Thanks for the feedback and for watching....much appreciated 👍🇦🇺😁
Finally someone who can actually explain things so people understand.. thank you so much😊
Just coming back to say thanks! I just used the popsicle stick (U.S.) and soapy water trick, and it worked like a charm. I wish I had come across your video sooner. It would have saved me a bunch of time undoing my first attempt! Thanks again Knackers!
👍👍...No worries Bryan! Thanks for the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
The popsicle stick blows my mind! Of course! To get the perfect caulking finish, you need something that not only shapes the caulk, but also catches the excess and cleanly removes it for you!! Thank you so much!!! And I never knew about the water with dish soap, either! Going to use this right now, as I'm caulking my upstairs bathroom!
No worries! Good luck with it 👍😁🇦🇺
"Dead man caulking" ?? Too funny! The popsicle stick worked perfectly. I always created a mess with my "fingers doing the caulking" . Cheers!
😂...Good stuff Joe....glad you liked the vid mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Missed the opportunity to say "let's get caulking!"
Great tips, knackers! I would never have thought of the popsicle stick but will use that the next time I need to do some caulking. Another way to seal the caulk tube is to use an electrical wire nut. It will screw right on to the end of the tube and comes off with no mess to clean up.
Hey Hal, great tip re the electrical wire nut....haven't seen that one....thanks for the share👍👍 Have a great weekend 👍🇦🇺😁
Don't know what I liked more the tips or the Dad jokes. Keep both coming , GREAT stuff !!
Hahahahahaha....glad you liked it John 👍🇦🇺😁
Good tips mate. I’m a professional painting, been doing it for 38 years and the ice cream stick trick I use all the time for caulking. Definitely learn a new thing with your bonus tips. Thanks again for all your great videos
No worries John.....good to see you're already using the ice cream stick 👍👍 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
If you plan to keep the caulk for longer than a week or so, also cover the other end of the tube with a plastic bag and elastic band as air gets in from the base as well.
If you got the tip at a sharper angle it's easier imo, like 67.5 degrees , he is using way too much caulking imo, you should barely have to wipe anything off , you need to cut your tip so that it actually fills inside the gap, not leaves a giant line in front that you have to scrape into said gap and remove tremendous amounts of excess ,,
I do a shit ton of siliconing at my job for walk in coolers and freezers and I sucked 3 months ago but now I can get a perfect line 60% of the time and not have to wipe any excess off cause it's already perfect,,,
Light pressure and a good pointed tip is all you need
Excelente vídeo, muy útil, justo estoy terminando un gabinete para la tarja del fregadero aquí en casa, y me ayudó mucho tus sugerencias, en especial el "arma secreta" ;^D muchas gracias por compartir, saludos desde Aguascalientes, México..!
¡Mi placer amigo! Me alegra que hayas encontrado útil el video y gracias por verlo desde todo Aguascalientes, México..! 👍😁🇦🇺
great vid ,ive been caulking for 14 years and do exactly the same, another top tip get a decent gun i use the Japanese Tajimas they rock ,the only reason i dont use a popsicle stick is you cant get enough sealant off in on go so i use a big rubber thingamebob ,keep up the good work uncle knackers !
I love the use of the ice lolly stick. Brilliant !
Thanks Tahir 👍😁🇦🇺
This is fast becoming my favourite TH-cam channel. Great tips delivered concisely and with a sense of humour to boot. Nice!
Cheers SF! Glad to have you on board mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Always had trouble with the corners - i.e. where three surface meet. Any tips for this?
Love the tip for plugging the tube for reuse next time.
Cheers John 👍😁🇦🇺
Good tips. I find the more you can smooth in one movement the smoother it will be. I like the silicone tools to profile. You can also cut them for a custom profile
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Great tip at the end to keep the caulk still usable after one small job. It always dries out so I had to throw away the tube. Definitely a great tip. Thank you.
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Also, you're right! It's time for a cup of tea! Excellent idea.
👍😁...It's always a good time for a cup of tea Anna 👍😁🇦🇺
Anytime I have to do something new whilst tackling DIY at home I check your channel first. Great tips and guide as usual! Thank you! 👍👍
Awesome! Thanks Tom for taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
I've finished caulking a few hundred to thousand linear ft of Caulk. Nice little tips here man. Especially using the pop stick for a profile tooler.
I'd also add to keep some dry rags around for the odd cleanup etc
Cheers mate 👍😁
Great info Shane, definitely will remember this one , it’s time to remove the silicone around the shower and replace it... a job I am not looking forward to. Hope you get better, dodgy news not good
Thanks George and good luck with the silicone removal mate...never a fun job 😊
Your sense of humor is the best not to mention your handy tips keep em coming.
Thanks Dennis!! Glad you're enjoying them mate 👍😁🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads With all the stuff going on around us we need humor, and what's better than learning new tips than having some laughs at the same time, Thanks Again
Wow, tried the popsicle stick and omg, it worker so well! Thank you for this amazing idea!
No worries Paul 👍 Glad to help mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks for the great tips knackers caulking has always been my week point
No worries Ben....glad to help mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Well done mate,very professional,and well explained,good on ya.God bless ya.
Thanks Narinder 👍😁🇦🇺
Another great piece of advice, thanks knackers. Take it easy with your injury 👍😁
Cheers mate👍 Yeah they knee is really giving me a few dramas at the moment....years of misuse have finally caught up with me 😢 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
I really enjoyed this video. We are just finishing up parts of our renovation. Your video was extremely useful. And funny. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Anna....hope the reno went well 👍
Love the bonus tip. I block the end but squeezing the nozzle full is genius
Cheers Robert 👍....yeah it works really well mate...try it👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
“Knucklehead “ was a turn my father used when I was growing up. Fond memories!
Good stuff 👍😁
Hahahaha. I like his sense of humor. Learning and laughing
👍😁....Cheers Moises.....appreciate the feedback mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Jeez that came up nice knackers. Good work 👍🏼
Yeah Tim it's a really easy way of getting a great result 👍👍 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
I used to use my finger, but not anymore! 😅
Just got ready to go to bunnings to get one of the caulking tools and saw this!! Gonna try it with the stick!
The stick works really well 👍👍
First time tub caulker here,,, watched your video to prepare. I also bleached, cleaned, and scraped out old caulking too. Allowed that to dry all night before attempting this.
FORGOT 1 STEP… to puncture open a new tube after cutting it at a 45°. I didn’t know what that little metal stick was for. Now I know!
As far as I know, all the caulking tubes I get here (in Toronto) don't have a screw-off nozzle as shown in this video, thus necessitating puncturing the opening with that long metal pointy stick attached to the caulking gun. Years ago i forgot to do this, and kept squeezing the trigger of the gun wondering why nothing was coming out. It turns out the goop was being forced out of the other end, making a huge mess!
Ha ha! you should definitely be on TV... love the humour!
😂...Cheers Charles 👍....Appreciate the comment mate 😁🇦🇺👍
Nice. I liked the soap and stick trick AND tip condom wrap. Excellent 😉
Cheers mate 👍😁
This has always been a simple task that I dreaded for some reason. Luis from One Man Band changed my life when he introduced me to caulk tube caps, but I loved the glove tip too.
Cheers James......never a fun job if you don't have the know how 👍 Back in the day l'd finish up with more on my clothes, surrounding objects, door handles and car seat than on the job l was trying to silicone 😂 Luis has some good tips....he's a smart man 👍👍
Great tips again just small things like the glove 🧤 finger over the end of the nozzle and the paddle pop stick so helpful, I never grew up with a Dad to teach me so thank you for your direction 😊
Awesome! Appreciate the feedback Rob👍👍 Glad you found the tips useful mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you for the in-depth video! I got sold the silicon caulk but I don't have the gun 😅. I wonder if I can improvise... Im so glad for the tip at the end 👍
👍😁....Thanks Dennis 👍👍
Great tip about the dishwashing liquid. Never tried that before, but I will now. Very helpful as usual. Cheers Uncle Knackers.
No worries Chris!.....gotta say mate that the dishwashing liquid is an absolute winner. Looking forward to your show tonight mate 👍👍👍😁🇦🇺🍺
Great "tips" knackers! Seriously though, loved it
Thanks Dean! Appreciate the feedback mate and have yourself a great weekend 👍😁🇦🇺
Chocolate paddle pops are so good! Great tip, Knackers!
👍😁...love 'em D.D 👍👍 Thanks for watching mate 😁👍🇦🇺
Thank you for a great video . This will help me a lot. Wish you well. Scotland
No worries at all Scott 👍 Glad you found it useful and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you so much for your reply. I will keep eye open for eny more videos you make . Wish you well. Inverness. Scotland
@@scottferguson48 Cheers mate 👍👍
Very nice! Thanks!
Cheers Michael 👍👍😁🇦🇺
This video hack is AMAZING! Wish I knew about this along time ago!
👍😁....Glad l could help Debbie and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Another simple yet great idea "mate"...:-).... Never thought of using the popsicle stick.. I'll be sure to save a few of them from now on he he he... Please take care and keep em' great tips coming. Thank you for sharing!!!!
No worries at all Tien 👍👍😁🇦🇺
Love the bonus tip mate thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
No worries Zac!....glad you found it useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks so much!
No worries mate 👍👍
Great tip Knackers! This video is a real caulker! Thanks for sharing!
Hahahahahah.....no worries Valentine....thanks for watching mate 👍🇦🇺😁
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Lol I thought you’d like the pun!
Just when I thought I couldn't learn anything new about caulking, along comes Uncle Knackers with the popsicle stick trick :>).
There's always something Steve 👍👍 Have a good weekend mate 😁🇦🇺👍
Can’t wait for the next video love watching them great advice and tips given
@@ashleybarratt5292 Cheers mate and stay tuned...there's one coming out later this week! 👍
Love the lolly-ice stick tip and the rubber glove!
Thanks Neville.....both things work really well👍👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
What a good idea on the popsicle stick!
👍👍.....Works really well Kathy 👍😁🇦🇺
Very funny...and educational, mate - Cheers!!
Thanks. I never would have thought of using soapy water.
Works really well Jos 👍 Just make sure that both edges of caulk have made contact with the tile prior to squirting on the soapy water mixture 👍
Uncle K, Got a tip for you and a bonus tip. Insert a construction nail into the end of your caulking tube. Also not a tip but two things you didn’t mention. 1) on the trigger area of most caulk guns is a hole. You insert the tip of the nozzle into that hole and pull the trigger, severing the tip. Also on most caulk guns, is a stiff wire, that can swing out. That is to puncture the seal 🦭 inside the tube. You stick it down into the opening you made in the nozzle and puncture it inside the tube.
Bonus tip; this is not for caulking, it’s for paint brushes. Go to your kitchen and grab either a zipper bag or plastic wrap. When painting and want to take a break, or done for the day. Wrap your paint brush or roller in the plastic wrap and it will keep the paint from drying. The zip lock bag will work for paint brushes. Works best if you can get the whole brush inside. But you can zip up to the handle as well. Thank you, love watching your show, make a million more.
Awesome! Thanks for all those great tips mate.....really appreciate it 👍😁🇦🇺
I tear off a bit of the plastic dust sheets to wrap brushes in. Lasts for several days and the brush holds enough to make good anything from the other colour or fine cutting in you notice later.
Great tip, knackers.
👍😁...Thanks Jorge 👍😁🇦🇺
I love it , thank you. Never change, you are terrific
👍😁....Thanks Sandra! Glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Hi. I've never seen that silicone finished with a lolly stick. Does a great finish. Love the vid. 🇬🇧👍👌😊
Thanks Peter and yeah it works really well. A lot of Professional caulkers use this technique. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year. 👍🇦🇺😁
Happy New year to you and your family to. All the best for 2021. 👍👌🇬🇧🇦🇺
Nice tip Uncle Knackers , never use the ice cream stick before . Thanks for sharing . Thumbs up and stay safe .
Cheers Victor....appreciate the comment mate and thanks for watching! Have a great weekend 👍😁🇦🇺
Hi, not watched one off yours for a good while but back at it now and caulking (new word for me) is needed so straight to your channel and brilliance is delivered.
Thanks Uncle K
Bob
England
As always Bob, thanks for watching Bob 👍 Hope you're well 😁🇦🇺
What is the term they used for pushing the caulk in the crack with a tool or finger?
Great tip knackers!
Thanks Alex 👍👍😁🇦🇺
I watched this for the knowledge but you are so funny! Thank you!
😂....No worries! Glad you liked it 👍😁🇦🇺
How long after applying the caulk do you use the popsicle stick to scrape off the excess caulk?
well done Sir thanks I learned lots
No worries at all Dave.....glad you found it useful mate 😁🇦🇺👍
Dad jokes..priceless :)
👍😁....Thanks Roslina 😂
GREAT TIP KNACKER!!!
😂...Thanks Nuttia!
Popsicle stick was new to me, great tip!
Yes with jokes like that you need to let yourself out...lol
Thanks Harki! Hahahahaha.....They were the best l had mate 😂😂 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺🍺
Great tip, Knackers! You're quackers!
👍😁...Glad you liked it James 👍👍😁🇦🇺
Now that deserves a great tip knackers
Hahahaha...Cheers Billy 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tip Knackers 😀👍
Thanks Neil👍 Have a good one mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you!!!
You're welcome Leniyems 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tip
Glad it was helpful Edward 👍😁🇦🇺
Dear Expert, do u have experience/ advice to share on applying the shaping bits to refine the fresh caulking pushed out from a quick cure & sticky adhesive paste like liquid nails (polyurethane,waterproof, by Selleys )? I want to use it to replace silicone for the floor tiles & curtain boards edges + gaps . The 5 yr no mold label on Wet Area is crap, my friend found mold in just one year here in HK. I suggested him to say "Delay No Mold" to Selleys.
Just in time, I need to recaulk my tub. Lil tip I preclean the caulking area with denatured alcohol to remove any oils , soap etc to allow better adhesion. I'm going to try the popsicle method looks better than just giving it the finger.......
Yeah a good wipe with Methylated Spirits is always a good idea Michael 👍👍 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tips, also find when siliconing around items best to run a boarder of tape around said item it leaving 2-3mm gap before siliconing, so when done you can pull the tape off and have a nice clean silicone line.
Yeah that works too mate 👍👍 Thanks for the tip 👍😁🇦🇺
With cost of painters tapes I’ll take this method over the tap method for now!!
Finally a tutorial where I don’t restrain myself from laughing at the word caulk every time
😂😂....Caulk
Everyone's a comedian. Great tips thanks!
Cheers Josh 👍🇦🇺😁
helps if you spray the icecream stick as well,
Great tip thanks for sharing.
👍👍...No worries Tommy....glad to help mate 👍😁🇦🇺
How many minutes should you wait between caulking and smoothing?
A mate of mine suggested using either a used toilet paper\paper towel roll or an empty caulk tube, squeeze it to your desired radius, and use that to scrape the excess caulk and it all accumulates inside the roll so you don't have to keep stopping and cleaning it off the icecream stick.
WOW....never heard of that one before A_M.....thanks for the tip 👍😁🇦🇺
Banana Paddle Pop stick is the preferred profiling tool as it adds a banana aroma to the finished bead.
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Some good hacks to use with future projects. Was actually caulking about outside today.
Thanks Thomas 👍😁🇦🇺
Love the energy!!
Cheers mate....appreciate the comment 👍😁🇦🇺 Have yourself a great weekend 👍🍺
Do you think this would work for sika flex that comes in the sausages?
Awesome tip! Was tired of wetting my finger to spread the caulk. Then getting dried caulk up my nose..crack on!
Aahhhh....the old caulk up the nose trick!....been there...done that Frank 😂 Thanks for watching mate 👍🇦🇺😁
THANK YOU! GREAT TIP KNACKERS!
Cheers Adam! 👍
You are so clever x
Glad you found it useful Sharon and thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁
It’s really will help me a lot. Thank you 🙏
You're welcome Aya 👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Paddle pop stick is an awesome tip and a good excuse to eat one. I stick a half a straw over the end of the nozzle and fill a couple inches.
Great tip re the straw Brian...never heard of that one before 👍👍 Have a good one mate 👍😁🇦🇺
After caulking, how do i remove the caulking film left on the surface? Is there a solution like petroleum or akcohol to remove it? Tnx.
Awrite, awrite, you got me, ya big Antipodean fiend, you... Subscribed... 😂👍🏴
Hahahahahhaha.....Cheers G.G.....Thanks for the Sub mate and hope you can stick around for more to come 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tip knackers!! I always make a huge mess when caulking so I will use all of these tips next time. The glove was also a great trick, I generally use a nail and it doesnt always work. Have you seen that great Christmas movie from a while ago? It's called Home Alone starring Macauley Caulkin' 😂😂
Hahahahahhahaha....tooshay Ryan 😁😂😂....I'll have to watch that one 👍😁 Have a great weekend mate 🇦🇺🍺🍺
Thank you for the video! I’ve been advised to fill a deep gap all along the top of my window with caulk instead of plaster, the window is solid but the wall above it has come away - would this be the best idea? Thank you again 😊
Yeah good advice Alexandra....plaster would crack 👍
Saw the paddle pop stick a few a years ago when a “professional caulker” (aka 457 visa chinaman student illegally working on a building site) was doing it with the soapy water and I got 2 revelations that day 1. The industry is in such a sad state of skill-less-ness that caulking has become a profession 2. Paddle pop sticks work better than the profiling tools. It’s been a game changer for me since then, only difference I do is scrape the excess off into a disposable cup. Great video make thanks for sharing.
Thanks Luis.....l loved the "professional Caulker" definition 😂😂 Good to see
someone else in my space using it. Thanks for the feedback mate and enjoy your Sunday 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
you had me at Dead Man Caulking. but also thank you for the tips.
🤣.....No worries mate...thanks for watching 😁🇦🇺👍
hahaha great tip! at the end literally.
Hahahhaha...cheers mate 😁👍
3:11 - LOL for real. Also good tips :)
😂....Cheers mate 👍😁
Great video your jokes remind me of the ship that sank carrying shipments of mayo. Is why they celebrate Cinco de mayo. Seriously caulking is a tedious job but your method makes life much easier. Thank you!
Hey shane I like your secret weapon. I will follow your great tipsnackers . Cheeres 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👍👍👍
Good stuff as always Dan! Thanks for watching mate 👍🇦🇺😁
Good stuff. Makes even the jokes tolerable!