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@99bx99 Жыл бұрын
I'm a carpenter and when I have to caulk, say, a vanity, I lay masking tape 1/8" above the vanity on the wall and another, 1/8" out from the wall on the vanity. Then I run the bead, not being careful at all. Then I scoosh it out with my finger and immediately pull the tape. That makes a totally perfect bead every time. I've been doing it that way for 50 years.
@debandmike3380 Жыл бұрын
Interesting, 50 years and you still rely on tape? I would think by just blobbing it on and smearing with your finger you will be left with ledges once you remove the tape, or maybe you prefer that. A thin controlled bead will be much neater and not require the time to get the tape perfectly aligned on both sides. but to each his own.
@koolbeans8292 Жыл бұрын
Bob, I had to go a step further and learn to not leave the masking tape on overnight. That’s how I learn!
@99bx99 Жыл бұрын
@@koolbeans8292 I've done that too..... once.
@lubumbashi6666 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I do that but it leaves a tiny edge when you lift the tape.
@cwill114 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for applying your input on how to waste time and money. 👍🏻. Could you imagine how much wasted time you have spent over the years laying tape just to shoot a caulk bead… 🤦🏼♂️
@lolainma3218 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never caulked but just bought a tube and now I have some ideas on how to do it. Wish me luck. At 73 I just painted and patched a huge hole .. hung shelves..bought my first drill and hung curtain rods.. now I’m going to caulk. I wish I learned sooner .. but happy to have done it all myself. You KZfaq guys are everything to me! Thank you so much❤
@bageerasf Жыл бұрын
Yes! 🎉👊
@lolainma3218 Жыл бұрын
@@bageerasf 😅
@86themadhatter27 Жыл бұрын
I'm sending this message to my mother whenever i get a text that some DIY needs doing 😂 Never too late to start learning.
@lolainma3218 Жыл бұрын
@@86themadhatter27 🤣🤣🤣
@spudboyQ Жыл бұрын
Was it a disaster? Takes years to perfect. I often feel bad for the folks whose homes I learned on.
@FinancePro203 Жыл бұрын
With the exception of (2) times… this man almost made it through 7 minutes of talking about caulking (clean tip, putting into the crack, etc.) without busting out laughing. Nice work!
@Mariolibanable 11 ай бұрын
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@davidcole8200 Жыл бұрын
I'm 58 years old. I've caulked professionally and personally on many homes. Do I know it all? Hell no, and that's why I opened this video. This guy told me a lot of what I already know and a few really good tips that I didn't. I like how you kept it moving. Not boring at all even on what I already knew. I wish more instructional video's followed this pace. Keep up the good work. The biggest mistake I've ever and many times made is simply cutting the tip too large. It's easier to add a little more on the first stroke and then cut the tip a little larger than to clean up a mess from a tip that's too large. Awesome video. Never considered sanding the tip into a corner. Thats really awesome!!!!!!
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
🍻 cheers David, thanks for the awesome comment!
@shannawang Жыл бұрын
That tells me that you are a good professional. Because you’re watching videos trying to improve. My handyman has been doing this for 30 years and he is still doing the same thing that he was doing 30 years ago.
@clintm7274 Жыл бұрын
@@shannawang If you're complaining about you handyman not improving his ways of doing things, I'd ask why you've kept him for 30 years?
@shannawang Жыл бұрын
@@clintm7274 I did not keep him for 30 years. He's been a handyman for 30 years. I've only used him once so far. But I plan on keeping him for rough works that doesn't require much detail.
@gabriels32 Жыл бұрын
I thing you no nothing about professional caulking, sorry
@rgeraldalexander4278 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a difference! I had a fairly large trim job to complete, and your tips helped a ton!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
@robertwalker5980 Жыл бұрын
A huge THANK YOU! Just WOW. I wish this had been online 30 years ago. Caulking has always been the last detail of my wet area DIY jobs, and I hated every minute of it. Your demonstration with explanation is perfect. My latest job, thanks to you, looks professional. It was so simple. I won’t be hating or dreading it any longer.
@tomkelly8827 Жыл бұрын
Sanding the tip, marking it and that dripless gun are game changers! Great tips man! I have also heard that more expensive caulking is almost always worth it, it flexes better and lasts longer. I was just doing some vapour barrier and I would say that when you are using accoustic sealant, put the plastic up first and let the edges hang, then go back and caulk the edges. I caulked the edges first on one section and made a huge mess!
@mathewspangler6482 Жыл бұрын
The orientation line - I can't believe I never thought of that before. Brilliant.
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mathew
@lancecobb1626 Жыл бұрын
¹1
@theguy8802 Жыл бұрын
I've been caulking for over 30 years and can always use a new tip. I loved the idea of the orientation line and sanding the tip for placement. Usually when I caulked, I had to keep checking the tube to make sure it's lined up properly. Your tip takes the guessing out of it. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video! Good luck on your projects everyone!
@bonniewynn3743 Жыл бұрын
Yes totally agree👍🏼
@ProLiberate Жыл бұрын
30yrs n no idea of such a simple thing. 😂
@Here-2-Learn Жыл бұрын
Some people tape the caulk to the gun
@Cerbera82 Жыл бұрын
@Lance yes I've always done this. Position the nozzle to match the orientation of the gun. Then place the line on the nozzle.
@Twofeathers22 Жыл бұрын
I hear ya. I learned a lot from his video today and I’m going to have and get the drip less fun as well didn’t even know they made such a thing lol small town living gotta love it
@Dave-uo4ll Жыл бұрын
I followed your three instructions, including buying a dripless gun, and experienced a pro-style result for the first time, with almost no cleanup or re-touch ups on a big project that I would have previously spent much more time. You nailed it, thank you and grateful for the advice.
@dhenbhoy 5 ай бұрын
Best tutorial I've seen.
@blahblahblah8989 7 ай бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you. I'm currently doing this very job and followed all your tips. It's absolutely night and day to what I was doing before. No masking tape and beautiful lines. No messy caulk going everywhere. Literally saved me 2 days of touch up paint work. Thank you so much!!
@gradyogrady Жыл бұрын
Man, I've been caulking for more than 40 years, and I'm pretty good, but the orientation line and sanding the tip are game changers! Thank you
@cunknown777 Жыл бұрын
This brings back memories. In my former life, I used to be a carpenter and did finish work (cabinets, etc.). I was always picked to caulk the laminate/Formica. I cut the tip a unique way and watched the leading side of the tip rather than the trailing side; this way, I could observe how much caulk was flowing out, and the critical point was I NEVER swiped the bead with anything. I would drape the countertops to keep dirt, dust, and debris out of the caulk as it dried. The results were always complimented.
@MrSelfDestructt420 8 ай бұрын
I just bought a house and needed to do some caulking in the bathrooms and kitchen. I've never done a single line of caulking in my life, and all the tips in this video made me an instant caulking pro! I did a cleaner job everywhere than the previous homeowners. thanks for all your help!
@peterkleiner9114 11 ай бұрын
This is legit the best how-to caulking video I've ever seen. Every time I've ever caulked before it's turned into exactly the mess shown in the beginning of the video. Today I caulked both the base moulding and the sink I installed in my bathroom, and it came out PERFECTLY. I hardly had to wipe it down. *AND* I just had a plain old caulking gun *and* I accidentally cut too big a hole to boot!. Didn't matter... Thanks for sharing your tips and experience, Mr. FC. Cheers
@douglasvandoran6715 Жыл бұрын
Good tips. I've been caulking my own stuff for many years and I learned things to make my jobs better. I never knew there was such a thing as a dripless caulking gun. Ordering it now thanks so much.
@leepiper4621 Жыл бұрын
I'm a novice. This by far was the best & most comprehensive video for caulking that I've seen to date.
@LadydogC Жыл бұрын
You saved me and made me look great at my new job. I have caulked in my own home and not to bad at it but your tips, I saw a while back. At my new job the bathroom sink needed caulking. I removed the old, cleaned it up, used your tips and you and I did a grand job of it and no mess! THANKS for making me look good!
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
That’s great 🍻
@melissal1591 2 ай бұрын
I have to laugh as the few times I've tried, I've gotten the messes you showed. The dripless gun, sanding tip, orientation line and more are perfect and I appreciate your experience and clear demos. I can't wait to try again using these tips. Thanks!
@vstpierre7 Жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel! I'm starting off on home renovations and I'm so grateful for pros like yourself who share so much of their expertise. It makes such a difference for DIYers like myself and saves us so much time, effort and money. Thank you from Texas!
@nicolasphaneuf3001 Жыл бұрын
I've done quite a bit of caulking, including sealant on CF-18s and I thought I was pretty good at it but it jad been a while since I've done it so I watched this video and liked the tips. Tried them all and ended up with the best caulking job I've ever done. Thanks for posting.
@DistortedAudio Жыл бұрын
I'm an avid DYI'er and have worked for a remodeling company in the past, your very 1st tip would of been the absolute dream, if I would of thought/known then. Glad to know it now moving forward, excellent information. Thanks my man
@christinachef Жыл бұрын
Love these tips, thank you! I've had times when I did a beautiful caulk job and then other times when it was a hot mess. I tried to figure out what I did right and wrong, and this was super helpful.
@melon1844 Жыл бұрын
I had to search back and find this video just so I could leave a comment. These tips are certified gold! I had a baseboard installation in a rental today and your tips saved me time, mess, and turned out much better than any of my other efforts over the last 25+ years. Thank you!
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Cheers Kent, I’m happy the tips worked well for you🍻
@t.e.1189 Жыл бұрын
Been doing this for 35 yrs. love your first tip. Never though to shape the tip with the sand paper, though I have thought about marking an orientation line, I never seem to have a sharpi around. Going to put one with my caulking tools. I love the contouring tools for silicone too for certain applications. And your right about a good gun and applying less not more. Thanks!
@dominicjoslin5431 Жыл бұрын
The orientation line is a game changer.
@ctrlaltdel138 Ай бұрын
Thanks for being a professional when talking about caulk, how important it is to keep the tip clean, advice on preventing the drip, and suggestions on how to speed up when laying it down.
@glenn7095 7 ай бұрын
Absolute gold! Followed your tips and finally did a near perfect caulking job and that was without a dripless gun. Thanks for the great videos, please keep em coming.
@auntiejune4800 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Fast and full of info. Caulking has always been messy for me. Now I expect my next project to be much better.
@davenagel5874 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! I've been in construction for 30+ years. Always love learning new things. That's one of the best things about construction. I don't think I will know everything even by the time I retire! Anyway I wanted to mention to people that there is a huge difference in caulks. Some are very specific to their application. That being said, they all apply differently and some are filled with air bubbles. They will push caulk out when you least expect it. Always be prepared. Don't get discouraged. It's not rocket science.
@evetteurbino 10 ай бұрын
Finally, a great video on how to caulk like a pro. I wish I had seen this video about 2 hours ago. But I finished my tub caulking by loading thinner lines and running my pinky through it. It looks great, but I still wish I had seen this video first. You know I'm saving this in my "How-To" video library. Thanks so very much. ❤
@aptasi 5 ай бұрын
Having done a poor job with caulking in the past, thank you for this simple and organized approach.
@braddavies1891 Жыл бұрын
Love the idea of the guide line! Such a simple idea. I’ll definitely be putting that into practice. One tip I can also recommend, is wipe down your area with a damp cloth before applying caulk. It helps with cleaning off excess as it slows the moisture absorption.
@rayofsunshine107h Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I agree the guideline is a game changer too...definitely the cloth. .I was wondering about that...maybe he is assuming we would. Thanks!
@nangs2039 Жыл бұрын
for someone who is caulking for the first time (and seeing your bloopers at the end) you did great! AND I did a decent job caulking my bathroom thanks to you!
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@georgepagl 8 ай бұрын
These are great tips that vastly improved my caulking jobs and made them so much easier. I have an additional tip that makes caulking even easier. Sometimes you have to hold the caulking gun in a position where you can’t see the orientation line because you’re looking at the bottom of the tip opening. Also, the small opening and angle of the tip can make it hard to see the position of the tip. In addition to the tip orientation line at the point of the tip, I put an orientation line at the bottom of the tip with a “B” to indicate it is the bottom. That way I know where the point of the tip is no matter what orientation the gun is in. Great videos with great information.
@Celsian 2 ай бұрын
I just re-caulked my shower, it looks fantastic. The line, hole size and application angle helped immensely. Thank you.
@tuppence1able Жыл бұрын
Love this, just doing up my old house, need all the tips I can get. I was also told pushing the caulk rather than pulling works pretty well with a flat cut on the tip.
@indomitableson Жыл бұрын
As a professional painter there is one bit of critique I have and that is you are not putting enough caulk into those new trim lines. On existing trim you can get away with a small bead (to clean up a bad caulk line) if there is no cracking, but on new and cracked trim lines you need to add more caulk or it will just crack again within a few years. Caulking is meant to flex as the drywall and trim shrink and expand at different rates but if there isn't enough, or the product you are using isn't very good, it will not be able to handle that amount of movement and will fail. Another thing to keep in mind is that fast dry caulking is less flexible in the long term. Choosing the right product is key to having a quality finish that will last a long time. Appreciate the video!
@johnmadden4063 Жыл бұрын
Roger Bisby fixingdripping tap
@FattyMatty024 Жыл бұрын
Love the tip about fast drying caulk, had no idea!!
@waleeworld Жыл бұрын
Or just caulk it and wipe and move on. Caulk is caulk.
@ruthlessRod1000 Жыл бұрын
I just learned that lesson on fast drying chaulk when I re-chaulked my bathroom trim within a month it cracked and I didn't understand why.
@CJD44 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. However a pro knows when more or less is needed. Glad you put that out there for diy guys. 👍🏼
@dhenbhoy 5 ай бұрын
Great tutorial, packed full of hints and zero waffle filler... Almost feel I could caulk like a pro after watching this.
@jameseberts3347 Жыл бұрын
I want to thank you so much for this video. I hate caulking, but your tips were extremely helpful & easy to follow. Did my stairway in no time. When the house settles some more, I'll be ready.
@davidgulbransen6801 Жыл бұрын
No joke, these tips changed everything for me. I used to dread caulking my trim work, and now I actually look forward to it because it’s become so easy to make it all look really professional.
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mate:)
@mikelopez6681 Жыл бұрын
@@TheFunnyCarpenter Yea
@mikelopez6681 Жыл бұрын
Yea playing
@mikelopez6681 Жыл бұрын
Thank
@mudboy3582 Жыл бұрын
lol
@tuddgrimley8532 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate videos like this, simple useful tutorials, not clickbaity, no sponsors. I wish more of youtube was like this
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@OptimusChrist274 3 ай бұрын
I really never subscribe to many channels sir and it was a no brainer to hit that button on yours. Excellent video, 5 stars on utilization of time for audience while maintaining an educational value throughout the video. Im impressed and thank you for putting this content out to us.
@henryreinders3031 6 ай бұрын
Have most of this under my belt... but one can always learn more. The orientation line is a great idea. Many time I stop and check the tip orientation visually but adding a line is a killer tip - thanks.
@hondahornet6009 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tips! Liked the sanding part. I have an other tip. When wiping with my finger, I always have a small bowl of dishwash and water to dip the finger in before wiping the caulk. Makes it much easier and the calk wont stick so much where it´s not supposed to. Also makes it easier to correct smaller mistakes.
@jamesstone8888 Жыл бұрын
You can also give a quick light spray of Windex across the caulk before you run your finger over it. Saves a whole lot of goop sticking to your finger. Of course, that’s assuming your caulking is not as neat and clean to begin with as what’s in this video!
@marcarb222 Жыл бұрын
I have a small plastic thing-a-ma-jig with all kinds od curves to use on any size caulk application.
@davidkaehr1179 Жыл бұрын
Great video, great tips. You answered my question that I asked in your other caulk video. Didn’t know about the dripless gun. Really love the orientation line tip! Semi retired remodeler. Wish I’d have thought of that 35 years ago. New subscriber. Love the content, love the pace of the videos! Thanks!!
@normaneverhartsr4791 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the fantastic caulking tips! I am just a homeowner doing some crown moulding and trim work. I am NOT a Pro by any means. But I take pride in the work that I do around my house. Thank you for your GREAT video!!! 👋👋👋
@mOddEdLiKeHeLL Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I've been painting since I was 13 yrs old. Always worked for my pops. I'm 37 now. All these tips come from experience. The only thing that sucks about caulking is when you have to do it to a whole brand new house. By the time you are done, the nail on your main finger is becomes thin as hell. That or your finger will burst and have to put on the painters tape and use another finger. Good thing there's 10 of them. Thumbs included 😂
@ScottWConvid19 Жыл бұрын
I've been caulking for 35 years and never thought of making an orientation line or pre-grooving the tip. Simple and genius! I was laughing when you held up the two caulk guns and was dissin my goto one wth the thumb release cause I thought you had the two confused... the other looked like the kind I avoid, but I didn't know there was a dripless design. Cool info. Thanks for the outake from the B-roll 👍🏼
@jonrossjan Жыл бұрын
I’ve been making a v groove with a knife in the back of my tips for more than 20 years. Did it on a whim, never shared it with anybody either. Don’t know of anybody else does it.
@randomrazr Жыл бұрын
drip less. not dripless
@Carolyngenea 3 ай бұрын
Your caluking tips helped me do a really nice job in replacing the caulking around my tub. I'm proud!
@cougarbob1776 4 ай бұрын
Love this! I learned so much! And in your other video, you showed what kind of caulk to use. THANK YOU!
@CoffeeScribe Жыл бұрын
You're the only guy out of several that has actually explained the speed and amount! Also, none of the others said anything about a line for orientation. Thanks. Helped a ton!!!
@alext8828 8 ай бұрын
Want to make it easier? Cut the smallest bit off the tip that you can. Cut it straight across with no angle. Put it straight into the joint without tilting it. Squeeze and slide it along. You'll have a very fine line of caulk with no clean-up. Try it. If you hate it, you can always recut the tip on an angle. I've been doing it that way for 40 yrs, at least. Works every time.
@laurak.2622 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!! My husband thought I was nuts when I asked if he had a “dripless” caulking gun!! Then he saw why! All of your tips were easy, useful & effective! But that ‘ORIENTATION LINE’ was genius! You are the best!! I am now the ‘Caulking Queen’ in our family!!!
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
That is awesome Laura, I’m so glad the tips worked for you!
@chachacha420 Жыл бұрын
lol caulk queen
@Mansplaination 3 ай бұрын
That was one of the most helpful videos I ever watched. Thank you your electrician buddy told me about you.
@csimet 10 ай бұрын
Great tips. I like to make sure that when I cut my angle, always do it so the tube's main label faces outwards, away from the wall. It helps you keep it loaded in the gun properly, just like the small line you place on the tip and especially if you swap the tube in and out of the gun a bunch.
@ChongQingWu Жыл бұрын
What a masterclass on everything caulking - brief, clear to the point and boom, this is it all to it!!✌👍 Thank you!
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@guitarzan8899 Жыл бұрын
As a professional caulking master I've been caulking for 857 years and even I appreciated these tips
@Staysobereveryday Жыл бұрын
vampire caulking master
@tvdinner325 Жыл бұрын
Is that you George Santos?
@ProLiberate Жыл бұрын
Caulking master...what a claim to fame lol
@UdonFool Жыл бұрын
This guy caulks
@adburn1066 Жыл бұрын
Ha, you’re a beginner. I’ve been calling for 858 years and 3 months. And I just foccing slap it on and rub it with my Coc.
@twopoolpeople 9 ай бұрын
WOW!!! I'm preparing to paint the inside of my 1500 SF house. I bought 4 tubes of flex caulking and then saw your video. Thank GOD. I was one of those who would cut a 3/8" hole in the caulking tube, spend more time trying to wipe most of it off and get it smooth. I followed your instructions and did all the trim and baseboards including the bottom (my house is all tile) with 1 tube. AND it looks professional AND no mess. Thank you so much. This old guy was saved from a ton of aggravation! My wife was happy too because she didn't have to "hear" me.......
@evelynnichols2 2 ай бұрын
😂
@drmelindalucampbell 5 ай бұрын
Well, I thought I was already the "Queen of Caulk," but I did learn a couple of things from this video! But I do have excellent caulking skills from many years of MUCH caulking, from old wood paneling to painted beamed ceilings in disrepair and more.
@michaelodwyer5305 Жыл бұрын
I have done a fair bit of decorating in my time and caulk is a life changer. Very easy to use and you can fill gaps very quick and clean. Rather than filler that would take for ever to do the job.
@msingerdesignsllc3667 Жыл бұрын
I’m a caulk a holic. I do a load of finish work and love to make my projects look perfect! Ty so much for the time saving tips!
@gordythecat Ай бұрын
Caulkaholic seems like a good licence plate
@StarSolaris1122 11 ай бұрын
I just bought a fixer upper and have been learning everything as I go … in my mind caulking would be easy but when I started doing it, it was a disaster. 😂 So here I am getting a lesson on KZfaq and I’m SO GLAD I did. Thanks!
@livemikeradioshow9868 Жыл бұрын
I’m watching KZfaq because I’m getting ready to build a deck. Thumbing through the videos I saw your caulking tips, as much caulking I have done and will do, I thought I’d watch. I’m glad I did. The black line on the tube tip; excellent. The sandpaper angle for corners; excellent. Mostly, the dripless caulking gun; excellent. I would have paid for it by now with all the caulking I’ve wasted.
@nellz8877 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I watched one of your previous videos and it has changed everything. Never thought i would not dread having to use caulk. The caulking gun you recommended is awesome! Worth every dollar.
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nellz, I’m glad the tips worked for you🍻
@lht1523 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been painting for 2 yrs. I learnt more in this video and reading the comments than I did the first 6 months of work. I appreciate you all
@greggkathy1892 Жыл бұрын
It’s nice to see folks that make a basic project an art. Thanks for the tips!
@paulhoughton5266 Жыл бұрын
Wish I had these tips years ago, amazing how much you can learn in 5 minutes with a good presenter
@ziggymac5813 Жыл бұрын
I never fail to get someone else to do caulking because I can’t stand it but I’m impressed with the helpful hints! You sir just got another subscriber! Keep up the great work!
@Ron-no4tp Жыл бұрын
Retired General here, seen it all. What I learned here is the "orientation line". Great idea since some caulking is done in not the best of light. Of course if your square cutting the tip it doesn't matter but your method allows for a more precision bead with less to wipe out. This old dog just learned a new trick. Hats off to you!
@williamcrowley5506 Жыл бұрын
Not having to wipe the excess is the key. Save so much time.
@99bx99 Жыл бұрын
Retired General? I might have pulled your wife over for speeding at Fort Hood in 1966 when I was an MP. She told me her husband was a General. I said "Enjoy the rest of your day ma'am" and walked back to my car to dodge a bullet.
@williamcrowley5506 Жыл бұрын
@@99bx99 I just figured he meant general contractor. Apparently throwing around short hand is ok
@99bx99 Жыл бұрын
@@williamcrowley5506 He capitalized General so, you know....
@williamcrowley5506 Жыл бұрын
@@99bx99 ya, I know. Is cringe no matter what. If he is a General, than posting it in this context just screams of desiring attention. If he is a general contractor and wrote General, umm, same thing I guess 🤷♂️
@3dundergroundworkshop403 8 ай бұрын
I was just soooo frustrated caulking my bathroom sink the other day. Thank you for this! I did everything wrong and seriously had a mess. Now I need to caulk all around a ton of baseboards and these tips are going to help tremendously! ❤
@bighoncho2458 5 ай бұрын
All this talk about Caulk, cracks , ooze & Tips make me think of something else but never mind me . Great video sir 🔥🔥
@patrickfintak2048 Жыл бұрын
Great idea with the line on the tip. One more thing I would add is to always wipe in both directions when possible. It seats the caulk in the joint better and adheres better
@ivorputnam5958 Жыл бұрын
Very good video. NO music just you getting straight to the point. Great. Thank you
@LiarFireDesire 2 ай бұрын
I was making a mess and this video really helped. Thanks!
@foxgood 10 ай бұрын
I never noticed that there were two kinds of pressure system for caulking guns. I am 61 years old and very happy to have learned it in your video thanks for the advice
@peterwall1181 Жыл бұрын
Really quality tips! The thing that your speed of pulling and squeeze rate are huge! You can squeeze too much and not pull fast enough or go opposite, the more in sync you can keep those 2 is hugely beneficial!
@cyrus1061 Жыл бұрын
As someone that dose a fair bit of this for a living great advice honestly the sand paper 90 and marker line on the tube are great tips that I never do and will even improve my job quality thanks a true good advice video not like most of them I see 👍🏻
@DrParadoxical 2 ай бұрын
After decades of pain and agony, you manage to simplify and explain this nasty dark art thoroughly and completely, all without punching a hole in the drywall. The fact that you didn't punch a hole in the drywall is what impresses me most, truth be told. Thank you for your precision.
@RioJudy 11 ай бұрын
Great tips! Thanks! I am the caulking Queen and have been for decades. Always open to new tips!
@la7zy505 Жыл бұрын
Excellent - concise, packed with useful facts, no "look at me" junk. If only everything on KZfaq was this good. Thanks.
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy- I always try to cut out all the useless chatter. 🍻
@jk66 3 ай бұрын
absolutely
@happyhomeprojects Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Caulking is definitely an underrated art. We’ve just recently nailed some of these tips, now looking forward to making the job even easier and cleaner. Thanks again!
@toecutter1015 6 ай бұрын
Caulking is actually a Skill, a specialty skill, it’s really not something that you could ever even begin to learn watching videos, especially made by someone who has No caulking skills
@happyhomeprojects 6 ай бұрын
@@toecutter1015 Most learning starts by visually interpreting someone else’s actions. It’s called the mirror effect, humans are able to watch someone else do some thing then mirror it, it’s the most common form of learning. It’s not even unique to humans, it’s common across the animal world as a learning technique. I do agree that caulking as a skill takes practice to become good. But everyone starts somewhere. Also, anything can be an art. It’s about perfecting the techniques to become masterful enough to make something complicated appear extremely simple. Otherwise known as artful skill. This video was very helpful when we were first teaching some of our employees to caulk.
@freemanmt1 Ай бұрын
Absolutely awesome presentation! I will be using these techniques today. Thanks for the education!
@craigcarmoney Ай бұрын
There are many tips in this video and they are all great. My favorite new takeaway was the line on the caulk tip.
@Nifty-Stuff Жыл бұрын
Love your videos and tips! Perfect timing since I'm caulking this weekend! Purchased the red no-drip gun you suggested.
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Best Wishes on the Job!
@thorenjohn Жыл бұрын
2 or 3 light passes vs 1 heavy - priceless tip! Thank you.
@mrjellow 5 ай бұрын
Now this is helpful knowledge. Thank you stranger. Feels good to learn from the pros!
@tfp6382 17 күн бұрын
This has helped me immensely. Thank you. I needed this info.
@alexicastillo181 Жыл бұрын
As a DIY caulking has always been a nightmare for me…just for that I’ve been procrastinating caulking some baseboards at home. You have no idea how much this video has helped me. Thank you so much!
@stripeybeast Жыл бұрын
Lol same. Wish i had found some of these tips 6 months ago. Had a burst pipe so had the wood floor replaced in my ENTIRE house. The guys who installed the new floor just pushed the baseboards back in and didn’t re-nail them, so 2 years later every. single. inch. of baseboard had separated from the wall a bit. Wife and I just kinda ignored it cuz caulking sucks. Then we decided to put our house on the market so had to knock out god knows how many feet of baseboards and caulk. We got it done but it just affirmed how much I loathe caulking. This would have made it a much milder version of hell.
@abbottsplace8080 Жыл бұрын
I agree!! Awesome
@marka6487 Жыл бұрын
@@stripeybeast Electric caulking gun (Ryobi) makes it sooooooo much easier.
@wummerG Жыл бұрын
I'm about to do my first caulking diy job. So glad I found this video as I would have made a complete mess of things.
@rickhoupt6933 7 ай бұрын
I’ve been caulking for 42 years. But always learning. With my aging eyes. That index line is KING! Thanks
@TheFunnyCarpenter 7 ай бұрын
Cheers Rick
@malinki_malinki7715 8 ай бұрын
Hi, and a Huge THANK YOU!!! I have attempted (Messy!) caulking before, and never knew any of these awesome tips. Your tips make so much sense, and are also so simple (and the simple things in life are the best things!). BRILLIANT!
@Mimi-ry4dt 3 ай бұрын
Very good video, Funny Carpenter. Clear, thorough instructions. Very helpful that you covered to make 2 or 3 swipes of less caulk, rather than one big fat swipe that makes a mess that takes longer to clean up. Thanks!
@TheSouthIsHot Жыл бұрын
Your video looks so EASY to make. It's THAT good! (There's a saying that good reading is hard to write, and hard reading is easy to write.) And then you showed the bloopers at the end. Thanks for the hard work you put in to make your fantastic video!!!👍🏻
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@doreenarroyo3089 Жыл бұрын
Great advice! I wish I had seen this video before I calked the whole first floor of my house. I had a "bit" of a mess with my dripping gun. But now I know, second floor, here I come.
@TheDroppedAnchor Жыл бұрын
Dude, totally sold on you two minutes in. I've thought about grooving AND orientation line but well, no else does so... Thank You!!
@alecmbell 10 ай бұрын
Just want to say that I took your advice and used all of your tips from this video and the caulking work I just did put this room. I just finished over the top. It looks amazing! Thank you.
@alexandermaciag377 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, helpful to improve. Suggestion: I cut a metal hanger piece to polk a small hole to enter the nozzle tip and peirce the inner seal that may exist. Futhermore, what I don't use, I use the small short straight metal hanger piece I cut with 1 end bent to insert and reuse for later. I also place a piece of electrical tape around the tip and put the tube in a large plastic baggie and keep them in a cool place to prolong the caulk or sealers for reuses.
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Love it! Ready to apply these tips on my bathroom renovation project 👊
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott, I look forward to those videos over on your channel! I’ve learned a lot over there.
@Stefan_Kawalec Жыл бұрын
When using a silicone, after you squeeze it out of the tube, before forming it with a tool or your finger, spray the bead with mist of water using spray bottle. The silicone won't adhere to wet surfaces and even smeared could be easily removed. You could also consider buying silicone cleaning wipes.
@ytsux9259 Жыл бұрын
@@TheFunnyCarpenter Sir, I do NOT want to know about your cocking secrets. 🤦😒
@ytsux9259 Жыл бұрын
Cocking, tips, drips... Sounds dirty. 😒
@ytsux9259 Жыл бұрын
"I haven't cocked in a while." Tmi, tmi.
@bobbailey1461 Жыл бұрын
These tips made my caulking so much easier, less wasteful & way neater. Thanks for sharing them.
@Carolyngenea 2 ай бұрын
I caulked my son's bathroom this week using your tips. My daughter-in-law and son were really happy. Thank you for the tips!
@hcarltonadams Жыл бұрын
I've needed this one for 45 years. The line on the tube is great idea. I use a spent 28 gauge shot-gun shell for a lid on partially used tubes of adhesive or caulk. Fits perfectly and never dries out.
@TheFunnyCarpenter Жыл бұрын
Cheers 🍻, thanks for checking out the video
@Chris.Rhodes Жыл бұрын
I just use a roofing nail and a piece of painters tape.
@williamwallace410 Жыл бұрын
@@Chris.Rhodes man, that sounds like an excellent storage solution. Thanks!
@Chris.Rhodes Жыл бұрын
@@williamwallace410 yeah man, I just used a tube of caulk today that was open, and has been open for 8 weeks, i pulled the nail out, and it came out like I opened it today. So it's a method that just plain and simple works.
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