Best caulking demo ever!! Thank you so much - this was so helpful! The fact that you took the time to explain how the standard techniques could cause problems, and you even showed close-ups - to me, that made all the difference & convinced me your way is the best way. I appreciate you sharing this. Thanks again!!👍💗✌️

So this isn't a SALESMAN?

Thank you so much for such detail in the "don't do's" This is the first video I clicked...Worth every minute...

Thanks so much mate, I always think it speaks volumes when a professional builder is humble enough to tell me I'm doing something right. 😉 Shows you're still hungry to learn and therefore that you're clearly very good at your job (after all, we never stop learning)!! Take a look at this one if you've got a moment as I didn't tackle corners properly in the vid you've watched, but clearly it's not always practical for you guys to wait for a joint to set before finishing it. Thanks again 👊 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.htmlsi=OMqy7xUv2Mvcx8vp

This is my go-to every time.

Wish I'd seen this years ago! Just about to do my shower tray. I did buy the tape to go around, but it didn't work. VERY good explanation. I've always used detergent and my finger, with the results you described. I'll now buy the tool recommended. Fingers crossed! Thanks again

Aw, thanks so much for that! One thing, if you've got any vertical sections to do/ corners, check out this video too, if you haven't already kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html 👍

How did it work?

@S. O. You posted your comment 2 years ago about redoing your landlord’s awful silicone / caulking job, so maybe you can’t answer this, but do you remember how you removed the caulking? Did you just cut it with a razor? If you recall how difficult the removal process was, please let me know!

@@saraohara2504 get a caulking tool kit.

You can also use a Stanley to remove old/mouldy caulking.

Thanks so much Michael, I really appreciate that. As I always say, a professional tradesman who is still receptive to learning new skills or challenging what he's learnt over the years is clearly very good say his job 👏 If you have a moment just check out this video too kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html as I didn't cover corners very well in the one you've watched.

It's funny as I just watched a video on Home Depot and they used tape to mask and their finger to smooth out.

Crystal clear presentation?? WTF? Folks making caulking how to videos and making up their own bullshit nonsense. I was in real caulker for many years and none of these utube videos are anything even close to “ pro “ actually he’d be fired so fast just like So many others. I worked for one guy who already Fired 12 Mostly Real Caulkers who all of which were way more skilled and knowledgeable than this wanker

Ha, thanks 😉

Watching a silicone video but can’t spell it 😂😂,or is it an American version of English 😮

The ultimate insult.

That's awesome news Stuart. Great work and thanks so much for letting me know. 👊

@@CharlieDIYte sick and tired of seeing people using the tool the wrong way round and this fekin spray,,, as you've pointed out quite clearly the soapy spray goes behind the silicone, as an engineer and Builder now in my 50s, when this tool first came out many years ago the rep described the silicone tool as the ultimate tool for silicone and you must use a soap spray, and I am probably 80% certain he used the tool chamfered going against the silicone, then many years later on another job seeing this guy using one of these tools, no spray and the sharnford Edge behind the flow of Direction, as in the video,,,,, yep we've all used fingers and tape, and to think back in the day we used to lick our finger and run it over the silicone then again and run it over the silicone,, dow Corning silicone in Barry South Wales, fabrication company I worked for at the time we did a job inside there, pesticide fungicide and chemicals that went into the silicon, the industrial silicone mice likes the stuff apparently hence the pesticide, I told this guy i used to lick the silicone for smoothness he said I'm surprised I've not got an extra toe growing,, good video man... Dave

Aw, thanks so much John, I really appreciate that. As you say, you do get waste by virtue of the way it works but don't forget the waste was amplified in my case because I was applying such a wide bead, and if the waste upsets people, as long as they're quick, they can tool it into the next run before smoothing with the tool. Plus the bead is so much stronger so you're doing your clients a massive favour, particularly on a floor that they'll be cleaning often. I always think a tradesman who is prepared to embrace new techniques (ie prepared to innovate) is clearly very good at their job 👍 Thanks again.

So pleased to hear it went well, Daniel and massive thanks for subscribing 👊🏻

I bet it looks awesome! Good for you trying something new even if it was a little intimidating at first.

Absolutely, it drives me insane when the host of a tutorial video gives instructions but doesn’t tell you WHY something needs to be done. It leaves you in the crappiest position for troubleshooting.

Thanks so much Steven. Can I throw that back at you and say that anyone who has worked in the industry as long as you but who is still receptive to new ideas/ processes is clearly good at what they do👏 If that guy hadn't trolled me I'd probably never have done this video but I was so perplexed at how the soap bottle brigade had got away with this for so long I felt something had to be done about it.. Thanks again!

That's exactly right, Joey, but the really good tradesmen are the ones who have commented on here that they've watched this technique and realised they've been doing it won't all these years. Someone who is receptive to new techniques is, I think, clearly conscientious and good at his job!

Quickblood1 Thanks - really appreciate that!

Wow! Thank you for the educating us on how to properly caulk a bathroom.

Cheers Matt. Glad you found it useful. Thanks also for the comment!

Kenneth, thank you so much for your wonderful comment! I'm so chuffed it worked so well, which of course it would as you implemented it so meticulously! You've probably already seen it, but for future reference I also have a corners video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html Thanks again 👍🏻

You're very welcome Jules. The Cramer tool is awesome isn't it. Check out my corners video too kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html if you've got a moment as I didn't really cover corners in the vid you've watched. 👍

Agree, good content but the verbosity…… I won’t go on.

Aw, thanks Siva. I'm blown away by that. If you're planning a silicone project check this video out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html as I didn't mention corners in the one you've watched. 👍

😂 That made me laugh!

Short sections? Why? You can either run the gun or you cannot you can either knife ( tool) or you cannot And NONE OF THESE U TUBE IDIOTS HAS A CLUE!!

Ha ha me too

OMG... Your comment has made me TERRIFIED! Like I so scared for all the children in thew world knowing that there are "somehow" actually humans like you out there that actually werent born with "Common-Sense"! U didnt know how to use Silicone?!? That shouldnt be possible, its literally the EASIEST thing you can do in life besides breathing, its 200% easier than brushing your teeth (this is NO sarcasm or exaggeration at all either) There is literally "3" steps, make sure the surface is clean enough & isnt oily (it doesnt even have to be very clean or dry either, Ive used silicone on very dirty surfaces b4 or Subwoofer boxes with quite a lot of saw dust & it doesnt matter) then it literally just squirts out & u smooth it off usually with you finger, THATS IT! HOW can u mess that up or not know how to do it? I was 14 when I first used Silicone & I didnt even need to read they instructions, all I read was what ANYONE with half a brain would which is the drying time, Silicone is literally Rubber based GLUE! You cant use glue?? Firstly if your this terrifyingly braindead then you should own ANYTHING to even put silicone on! You wouldnt be able to drive a car or put a seat-belt on, this video is the single most pointless video in history, it should not need to exist as NOBODY should be even half this dumb, anyone that cant use a rubbery glue certainly should NEVER be allowed to breed, I cant imagine how terrifying it is to think people that somehow needed to watch this video could be allowed to have children! Those poor kids! They will never be able to listen to or learn a single thing from their father or mother or whoever it is that is too dumb to use glue. People this dumb shouldnt exist & Im VERY angry that you exist in my world when you dont deserve to, Common-sense is a "human" trait that ALL humans are "Born" with ok? This literally makes you not even human, do u think maybe your mum aborted you & u just never noticed??

Also, WTF do you mean "Like Everyone Else"?? Ive NEVER met ANYONE in my life & never will (besides u & other not even human morons that insanely need to watch the worlds dumbest & most pointless video on "how to use fu*king GLUE!") that couldnt use Silicone! How dare you imply that "Everyone" is this braindead!? I couldnt be more insulted for you to think All my friends & myself are literally the dumbest people in history, like me they dont even know you & your already giving them the biggest insult of their lives?? EVERYONE I know, including my 80 year old grandmother can use Rubber based GLUE without needing to be told how to, just like (Apparently UNLIKE You) they can wipe their own asses & brush their teeth without needing to be shown. Also, you should NEVER be using Silicone or ANY Glue based product, I cant think of ANYTHING I could be confisent that you could use as literally EVERYTHING in this universe is harder to use than Silicone, AKA the easiest thing in the world, so NEVER insult everyone else because stupidly (what a surprise, u had another stupid thought) think they are the most braindead life form in the world. Retard, wtf.

First of all, I am so happy I got trolled, this is the first time I ever got trolled by a real-life internet troll! I have to reply to it. So here goes Mr. Troll. Well, most people who do not work with or handle Silicone-based products and/or glue do not really know what they are doing. they believe glue = stick it on item 1 and attach to item 2, wait for two minutes and its done. This is the common sense you must mean to. Using silicone for the prevention of water/moisture into cracks in bathtubs can prevent a lot of monetary loss on account of having to suffer from water damage across your home. I believe you are not a homeowner, as you said, you have been doing silicone since you were 14 - what the hell? you mean you've been working at house renewal since you were 14? I was programming in basic, C, connecting Telnet and BBSs by the time I was 14. Since then I've been pretty good and I still believe that - yes, using Silicone is not a standard operation. When I came across the need in my house to repair the bathtub - I watched an experienced plumber placing the silicone as you said using your thumb and voila, looks like it worked. WRONG. three months later, there was leakage from that exact area. I decided upon myself to perform this simple task as you said, myself. So I bought silicon and was just about to do it as he did when I thought to myself: " Wait, if the expert guy used his skills and Magic Thumb and couldn't get it right, why should I think I know any better?" so I decided to research myself the best way and came across this amazingly good video which showed that using your thumb isn't really the BEST option when it comes down to stopping moisture and water from getting in through your sealing. I hope you saw this video, saw the error in your ways and learned how to seal with silicone in a better and more efficient way - so your customers (and I believe you are still doing this since you've been doing this since you were 14 as you said) will appreciate your hard-worked labor. I would like to also tell you to have a good day, enjoy your life, and keep writing these kinds of comments throughout KZfaq, spreading love and joy to all who read you. This enlightens me and makes me very happy and actually, I even paused my work just to go to your comment and reply back. But, I digress, so, to summarize I think Silicone sealing of housing sanitary items such as bathtubs - should not just be done because its obvious how it should be, but whoever does it, should know the full effects it may have on the house and not just man-handle the silicone with a Thumb because its CommonSense. I wish you all the best of luck and instead of replying to the second comment, I'll just leave this comment here for you to read. Besides, I'm sure your 80-year-old grandmother will be very happy to know this is what came out of her grandchild. I hope you find the best method of silicone sealing you can and be the best silicone sealer there is. Last note, please check your grammar and spell check your comments - not all people have CommonSense to know that "u" means "you", because please remember, "B" "C" "R" and "U" are letters, not words. Edited: Will not be replying further, I'm too busy working..

@@VirusOfCyrus Congratulations on being so clever. I thought it was a very useful video because I grew up believing that the way to put silicon around the bath was to cut the nozzle small, drag it along the gap between bath and tiles and then use your finger to smooth it. Maybe with a bit of washing up liquid on your finger to stop it sticking. So I learned something even if you feel it was all really obvious.

Thanks so much for getting in touch. Really glad to hear it's gone well 👍

Thanks so much David. Check out my corners video if you have a moment as I didn't really cover them properly in this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html

What are the tools called were can u get them from.

All these caulking videos on utube are absolutely horrible and completely clueless on caulking and everything related to it

Yey! Great to hear that, Dale - and thanks for taking the time to comment!!

How did this work for you? Go up to my posts to see the nightmare it's been for me

Thanks Cassie - and I really appreciated You taking the time to send me that comment! Sound advice that I will take - it's your comments that keep me doing this!!

Thanks mate. Really appreciate the comment and the sub!

@@CharlieDIYte No problem - as @DAVAD M DAVAD said, I appreciate the proof you supply with your logic. I have a problem that I hope you can help me with, though. I can see the benefits of using the FUGI Kit where the top of the bath is flat and at right angles to the wall. Do you have any tips for coping with a bath that has a raised shoulder before it drops down again to meet the wall?

Thanks so much Chris!

Well said Chris

Hope you used the crema silicon kit it’s the best one out there

Bang on!

@Francis Rodrigo Ceblano hahaha

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You're welcome - thanks for the comment 👍

So glad to hear that, Tim. Did you see my corners vid too kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html (in case you've got any other siliconing to do). Business is fine thanks. It's never as easy as it looks to make money from this, which is why I've set up my Buy me a Coffee channel now I'm doing this full time, but I'll get there in the end 👍🏻

OMG! WHAT?? You are the most perfect example of what all the repairmen & carpenters etc keep constantly referring to as the "Retards that keep them in business"! All these dumbest humans in history, the dumbest humans possible that watch a home improvement show & try to do things themselves, completely mess it up & have to call a pro to fix it. & HOW can you have messed it up anyway when EVERYONE I know was "born" with Common-sense & will tell you that Silicone is the EASIEST thing u could possibly use! I mean HOW can you not even use "Glue", & not just any glue but "Rubber" based glue which is the Easiest possible, there is Only "3" steps that NOBODY should have to read instructions to know either, 1, make sure the surface is fairly clean (Which barely matters as Ive siliconed Many things that have been dirty, covered in sawdust or even "wet" when using most bathroom or plumbing silicone that clearly says it works on wet surfaces) 2, it literally just squirts out onto the surface & 3, smooth it out usually just with you finger! So HOW the hell could you FAIL at that? You realize its literally a well known fact that anyone with half a brain & common sense will tell you that its HARDER to brush your teeth than it is to use Silicone. I mean stupid, you just commented & used the word "Genius" for a video on HOW TO USE GLUE!! & the easiest glue in the world at that! Ive used silicone since I was 13 & its literally IMPOSSIBLE to mess it up! Its just Rubber based glue, thats it, & even easier than other glues it wont sudden;y dry on you fingers etc so u have ages to wipe it off & even plumbers & carpenters etc just use their fingers to spread it. WHAT is there to possible mess up? There is NO way the single dumbest humans in existence should ever be allowed to breed, Im TERRIFIED to think that you may have kids, people this insane & incredibly stupid should NEVER be allowed to breed, I mean if u cant use Rubber glue theres NO way you could ever drive a car, feed your children, I mean if u cant use silicone then u wouldnt be able to even brush you teeth, HOW is it even possible for supposed "humans" like you even exist? When humans are "Born" with Common-sense, Im not joking or exagerating when I say I dont think someone this dumb could even come close to being called a "human", Im TERRIFIED for my kids & Every single other child out there to know people out there as braindead or retarded as you exist.

@@VirusOfCyrus Your comments say more about you than about anyone else. Very aptly named - "Virus". By including your friends in your rant, you are also insulting them. Pity you have so much time on your hands to attempt to insult others, than doing something useful with your own life.

I want to cry right now. I also just did a lousy job on my bath and now I found this video.

@@VirusOfCyrus talking about missing the point ... and some very important points while you're at it raving on about common sense.

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment. 👍

Thanks Bill, really glad you found it useful. There's also this one bit.ly/3c7SKio for corners of you have a second, as I didn't cover corners particularly well in the vid you've seen. 👍🏻

Thanks buddy, and there's a corners video here it you have a moment as I didn't go into enough detail on that kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html

Thanks for your honesty on this mate. You're right - the spray method looks great initially, but what the spray evangelists who have got very angry with my video don't see is the aftermath 6 months or so down the line when the joint starts to fail. They probably don't get many call backs because their customers just assume that silicone is only meant to last that long.

Manual: The surface of Mapesil AC must be finished off with a damp tool, preferably moistened with soapy water, before a superficial film has formed. Thanks

@@polrze Hi, novice here (me, not you). Perhaps this is a general rule, not necessarily required to be followed with the tools demonstrated in the video due to their material (this is a guess). I also guess that a damp tool shouldn't be confused with spraying the silicone directly. I would guess a damp tool might glide better if it's made of a material that the silicone is likely to grab to, without the adverse effects of spraying directly.

@@craigcunningham9297es, how about a little water on a gloved finger? Someone did that on one of the other videos. (I am also a novice.)

Hi…. This video is Fantastic, especially for those who DIY or are just starting to learn DIY like myself. I read your comments, and o have recently just put a post on this video, asking if Nail Varnish Remover could be used as a cleaning agent as well as Methylated spirit and Acetone…? Not that I will be using nail varnish remover as a cleanser but more so if you don’t have both methylated sprit or acetone and are unable to purchase any for any reason. The reason I ask, is because I believe that Nail Varnish remover contains acetone, or acetone can be used as nail varnish remover.

Wow, thanks so much for that!

Fantastic news Andrew. Thanks for letting me know 👍

You're very welcome, Harry. Thanks for the comment. Take a look at my corners video if you have a moment kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html as I didn't really cover corners properly in this video 👍

Thanks Karl, really appreciate that. You might take a look at this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uildigybOzcYE.html for doing corners. 👍

Does it still hold up?

@@Jonas_Aa Yeah still looks great!