How to install silicone caulk around kitchen countertop, shower, bath tub etc.

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@desnard1 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great tip. Just re-caulked our kitchen with 100% silicone. This really worked well and I am not an experienced caulker. Thanks!!

@kdmil2002 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I need to re-caulk my kitchen and I was trying to figure out how the caulk was originally done to look so perfect. This cleared that up and now I know I can do the job and make it look just as professionally done. That is awesome!

@williamgarry8938 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I've fought with caulk for ages and this looks like a fabulous game changer! I can't wait to impress my son and husband! Thank you! Thank you!

@nja3224 2 жыл бұрын

I will never silicone without glass cleaner (without ammonia) again. The results, speed and quality of the bead are pretty much clean and flawless, with no mess AND clean fingers, although I spray a little on my finger with each wipe. After seeing this, it appears I don’t need to and will try without. Nice job/instructional video. 👍🏼

@1painter4hire 5 жыл бұрын

GOLDEN MY FRIEND !!! I'm pretty good at it, but You can't beat this !! THANK YOU SIR !!

@prophotography 3 жыл бұрын

The best video on caulking - just tried it over the weekend and it surely works like a charm. And I am no pro at this and used to hate caulking because it would never come right. Thank you for sharing this tip!

@alondraocampo8805 2 жыл бұрын

What spray did he use ?

@aquarianhealer 2 жыл бұрын

@@alondraocampo8805 Invisible Glass spray

@junipergreene2467 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Looks great! Thanks for showing how to work behind the faucet. Been putting this off and you have inspired me to get to it! Thank you!

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

DO NOT DO THIS

@nerminandsanya 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip about the spry, I just had to do the same job as you and used that exact glass cleaner. Came out nice. Going to use this for future jobs when applying silicon.

@richardgordon 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks!

@EttGlasVatten 5 жыл бұрын

This is the absolute best instruction video out there for this! Thank you man! Forever grateful!

@SuperCyril2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Works great. I always make a mess with caulking material.

@frenchfries2378 3 жыл бұрын

There’s nothing like a bright, white, fresh sealant job! 🤩

@TerryJKohls 3 жыл бұрын

This works great. Thank you so much for the tip. Got the kitchen done in no time , now off to the bathroom!

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

It will fail prematurely this is a stupid idea. I have installed sealant professionally for over 40 years and have had to repair 1000s o& feet of sealant because of this stupidity

@Moneybagsss Жыл бұрын

@@genecarden780 it should be done without the window spray?

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

@@Moneybagsss yes the spray WILL make it fail prematurely. And it is easy to make it look good with the spray, but it will not be bonded well. So if it is in an area that will never get wet and you don’t mind replacing it every few years then use the spray. But if it will get wet and you want it to last 20-30 years, then mask and dry tool. Much more tedious takes twice as long but will actually perform as intended.Professional caulkers have a saying “ pretty is nice but bonded is better” sealants purpose is to stop water infiltration. That doesn’t mean it should be ugly but it is very unwise to choose looks over actually making it water tight.

@karen1706 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! We just did a bathroom vanity backsplash and it was great advice!!

@vworre2589 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was just looking at my tub today thinking I need to remove the old caulk an replace. You’ve made my job 100% easier when I caulk. Now if I could find a way to make old caulk removal easier. Thanks you again.

@davidbroderick3495 5 жыл бұрын

Virginia Worrell my pleasure. Glad it helped

@lindah8343 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! Fabulous tip! Been in home improvements for years! Great tip! Thank for sharing 🙏 definitely checking u out!

@IamKittySweets 5 жыл бұрын

I knew there was a good trick out there !!! THANK YOU

@alonzoakbar6760 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I will be trying this.

@louisguerin5210 6 жыл бұрын

I did my best ever smooth caulk joints. Thanks

@diahlaeubanks8817 4 жыл бұрын

Such a flawless job. You are the bomb

@gabestorm7150 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. This solves my everlasting issue that nobody tells you how to do it at Home Depot or Lowe's.

@ellexusse 6 жыл бұрын

Very very helpful. Thanks!

@familiaperanquivedewilde7147 Жыл бұрын

A contractor showed me tips: 1. Cut the old silicone with a cutter. 2. Clean around to eliminate dirt and grease (you can use thinner or white spirit). 3. Mask with painter tape. 4. Apply the silicone. 5. Wet your finger and press to even the finishing.

@aquarianhealer 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I saw this before I pulled half my hair out trying to use silicone caulk to redo my shower insert and window UGH! Between having unusable half tubes of caulk and trying to be meticulous and correct boo boos with water, mineral spirits, and denatured alcohol (just bought today) I am beyond frustrated. I wish your video had popped up sooner. I really don't want to go out and buy another product, but I have spent waaaay to much time on this already (your gloating about it taking one minute made my BP rise 🤣). This project WILL be completed by the end of this weekend 🤞. Thank you for sharing.

@EatLotsOfCurry 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Thanks!!

@davidbundesen5867 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid. Love the pro tip

@glendahopp 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding tip!

@vDub_mk5_ndo 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks easy thanks for sharing cheahhhhhh

@bobgabriel2685 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent “secret”-will try it-& great presentation. Thanks!

@jaroszme 6 жыл бұрын

This works wonders!! I used the windex version since I couldn't find Invisible glass in stores. Thank you so much for the tip!

@HaDealio 5 жыл бұрын

Melissa Jarosz can I use the blue winded spray bottle or it has to be aerosol?

@mathewnitkiewicz5975 5 жыл бұрын

@@HaDealio I just caulked around my sink and used a spray bottle of window cleaner and it came out looking good.

@gods_child_8398 3 ай бұрын

I’m just now finding this video and want to say THANK YOU!!

@sbnatomicrecords 7 ай бұрын

This is a great technique. I'm terrible at caulking but that is super easy

@KrsitieSimplyBlessed 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!! Thank you for sharing!!!

@tonycmopar457 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video and Tip! Thank You!

@MsKai05 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video , thank you!

@lauranew1401 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It is always such a sticky mess. I can't wait to try this tomorrow!

@george5120 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen the same effect achieved with a spray bottle of water. You don't need a spray bottle of anything store-bought.

@gordonsoo 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah agree with that

@Homeautomation-mw9on 4 жыл бұрын

This trick is legendary. This is the best calking trick ever.

@koyukiny 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I tried as instructed and it worked really well. I didn't use a caulking gun though. I had 2oz GE silicone in tube so i just used it without a caulking gun but it worked just fine. I used ammonia free glass cleaner and it really helped a lot. Thank you very much~

@davidbroderick3495 5 жыл бұрын

koyukiny nice! Great to hear!

@matreive5917 5 ай бұрын

This worked amazing! Thanks for sharing this trick.

@increator1 6 ай бұрын

Wow, great info. Just for others. Chatgpt says that other window cleaning agent brands do the work also. I tested with one eco product. Works well.

@andrewkim6037 3 жыл бұрын

Does it have to be a can of the spray glass cleaner or will any bottle of windex work the same?

@RBthe3rd 5 жыл бұрын

I was expecting a 12-15 minute tutorial and 6:55 is such a caulk tease.

@PdudeZZ 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips. arrived well into my country hopefully worldwide would know this skill! 😁😁

@MichaelJordan-hn4zd 5 жыл бұрын

Does this work with larger gaps?

@jimcousins3091 6 ай бұрын

Great video. So helpful!

@marlboromatt5656 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used soapy water and even windex and had the same results.

@brittanyr9833 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think the spray is also safe for use on painted counters?

@williambarbery8308 Жыл бұрын

Awesome my friend now I know how to calk my bathroom, a million thanks

@BestAccessDoors 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! Will you be doing more videos like this soon?

@davidbroderick3495 6 жыл бұрын

Best Access Doors do you have a video in mind?

@kathleeng1116 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!! Thanks!

@bkbify 8 ай бұрын

thats rad. thanks mate!

@kenmudd5752 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Will this work w wood- type products?

@Tinyteacher1111 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good tips and I feel more confident that I can do this!

@hilarycowart8620 2 ай бұрын

I need a new sink with a deep deck at the back. Can you tell me who the manufacturer is? Your instructions are very clear. Thanks

@sharoncassady6253 3 жыл бұрын

Did I miss something? How long did you let the caulk set before you sprayed it with glass cleaner?

@ginalynnful 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Have a question though, I've never seen Invisible Glass in our stores here. Any alternative suggestions?

@Papi4l2 2 жыл бұрын

Any glass cleaner without ammonia

@mikeschannel1418 2 жыл бұрын

Great video bud,Alsome job..Which caulk gun did You use.

@jewel2022now 4 ай бұрын

Wow, looks so easy. I will try this. Thank you for sharing

@lmk2006 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you.

@amancalledcraig 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thank you.

@karendickson3645 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Very neat and clean! I really like it!

@anaaviles4032 Жыл бұрын

Your the best, thanks for the tip.

@b0ris360 7 жыл бұрын

Very good. Thanks

@mets23q 4 жыл бұрын

Once finished is it ok to go over job with damp cloth to take away excess glass cleaner?

@therebornkitten 2 жыл бұрын

you dont need the glass cleaner

@kennethbest5302 9 ай бұрын

Okay I just finished smoothing out the silicon. When and how can I clean off the glass cleaner?

@annab5961 3 жыл бұрын

I’m an Aussie lady .. I’ve never seen spray glass cleaner in a can .. hopefully we sell it here maybe at Bunnings (if any other Aussie might know ?) I suppose we can’t just use the normal blue window spray in a pump bottle ?

@annasoucek416 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks

@ann-marie9621 Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@martygodfrey1613 3 жыл бұрын

You can use water but I find the best is methyl hydrate as it evaporates after a few minutes

@lelandsykes6959 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@snozzybosch7503 3 жыл бұрын

Man. This is amazing. Many many thanks. I have now done most my work, however next time I shall look up this video. I made such a mess and the cleanup too three times longer than the application. Q: what’s the equivalent to liquid glass in Australia...... ?

@SK-od8jm 3 жыл бұрын

Soapy water...a little washing up liquid water in a spray jobs a good one

@hughmccormack5193 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this great tip.

@mksland3884 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting mixed messages another video a had a couple drops of laundry detergent liquid in a bottle of water sprayed and then negative comments about not having water around the silicone because it won't allow it to adhere to any adjacent surfaces which is the whole point to bridge the gap sufficiently.

@butchukoydeleon9401 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the brand of your invincible glass spray? Will happily Appreciate ur reply.. thank you

@wengk1934 Жыл бұрын

Thank u for the lesson🥰

@bunny_smith Жыл бұрын

Why did my caulk chunk up in some areas when I did it? I used the spray ammonia free window cleaner. I think I'm going to have to redo it.

@primansi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tips and video

@cathyslate1463 Жыл бұрын

The contractor who renovated our kitchen 5 years ago (not licensed) used the same grout that he used for the wall tiles for the area between the granite countertops and wall tiles… around the sink, the grout is now cracked and discolored. After watching this video, I’m thinking he should have used silicone caulk instead. Looks like I’ll be removing the bottom grout and putting in silicone caulk. Great video!!

@sporilight Жыл бұрын

That's the same thing I'm looking to fix in a few minutes! It's all cracked, especially around the sink area to the point where ants are using it as a highway! 😭

@laurenjung116 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you! Is the Invisible Glass spray necessary, or can you skip?

@GSF404 2 ай бұрын

Yeah it's 100% needed, silicone sticks to EVERYTHING and of course it's waterproof so once it's stuck to fingers, it's a right pain in the arse to get off.

@barbarawhipple4085 4 жыл бұрын

What is the easiest way to remove old caulking

@christinemarie6976 6 жыл бұрын

This may be a dumb question, but do I have to pull out all the old silicone to reseal it or can I just go over it?

@davidbroderick3495 6 жыл бұрын

Christine Marie yes definitely remove the old silicone.

@christinemarie6976 6 жыл бұрын

LOL, I was afraid you were going to say that....

@davidbroderick3495 6 жыл бұрын

Christine Marie yes I’m sorry.

@avaglynn1 6 жыл бұрын

I just installed the same sink with butcher block counters. Did you caulk around the sink as well?

@davidbroderick3495 6 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely

@fredrickcaples6112 Жыл бұрын

David you the Truth 🔥🔥🔥👌🏿🤦🏿‍♂️

@christiandaugherty1267 2 жыл бұрын

Could you give me the name of that particular caulk gun?

@tonycoronado3501 6 жыл бұрын

very good trick

@kbradleyk 3 жыл бұрын

How would this work with windex?

@jenniferboyd2153 Ай бұрын

Is there any other product I can use?? Can't find this in my area

@ahahm 6 жыл бұрын

I want the same caulking gun. where did you get it from? Home depot only seems to have one kind.

@EM-fi2qg 6 жыл бұрын

ahahm It's the Kobalt no drip caulking gun from Lowes. By far, may favorite gun. Down side is that it can be broken if dropped off a ladder. It's a composite and metal body and trigger. Just don't drop it and it will be your favorite gun also. 👍

@ahahm 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@flappytaco 4 жыл бұрын

Something in my spine hurts every time he wipes his finger on the paper towel

@Dusty2040 3 жыл бұрын

Same concept when doing around the kitchen sink?

@davepike1220 5 жыл бұрын

What was the name of the spray you used to make the job easy and quick?

@davidbroderick3495 5 жыл бұрын

Invisible glass

@davepike1220 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dc.thomas5565 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use any kind of glass cleaner or does it have to be a invisible glass brand sir?

@mets23q 4 жыл бұрын

@@dc.thomas5565 windex will do the job aswell

@jonipilmaier8723 3 жыл бұрын

Read dos and dont’s for granite cleaning. You should not use glass cleaner bc it dulls the granite.

@graszyt4713 4 жыл бұрын

Should I do this for my room so bugs can’t get in cracks?

@LucasPictures1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nasfarzan6592 5 жыл бұрын

My kitchen sink has had part of the silicone completely degrade over time. The guy at the hardware store told me to not take it all off in the event the sink is held up by the silicone. I assume in this case I should clean the areas where there is no silicone and simply re-apply silicone to those sections, Is this correct?

@davidbroderick3495 5 жыл бұрын

I would remove all the silicone and start over. I think that'd be the best but both would probably work.