Dish washing detergent 👍

@jamesreid-lourie5636

9 ай бұрын

thanks

@toecutter1015

6 ай бұрын

That’s Wet Tooling Flim flam that would get any real caulker FIRED back in my day!

@eyesea123

Ай бұрын

@@toecutter1015 why?

Good tips for DIYers, but as a High-end Residential remodel contractor who doesn't want product to fail and come back to clients, I do things a bit different. We use de-greaser (water/dishsoap) for silicone or any type of oily base caulking. however, don't do this with water-base, which are usually interior painters caulk. The de-greaser can often cause bad adhesion and it isn't as easy to work with. it may look fine for a couple months, but tends to come up around 6months to 1 year later. Rather, water alone is better. We learned this the hard way years back.

@MStar10

Ай бұрын

Great insight.. So are you saying use water or this special degreaser? Can you post link to this degreaser pls?

This is exactly what my late grandpa did. Even the washing detergent as non-stick agent. Thank you for reminding me about him.

@jentleil2183

Жыл бұрын

Is washing detergent dish soap or laundry soap?

@Jennifer-pw1gy

Жыл бұрын

I would love to know too. We don’t use that term in America. Thanks!

The tip about soap and water is genius! Wish I thought of that all these years I have been caulking my home projects.

@mezmooriizegaming4706

2 жыл бұрын

Does he mean washing up liquid?? 🤔 And water..... He says washing detergent

Genius. I used to stick my index finger in my mouth and use that. Then when it got covered in sealant, middle finger. Then ring finger then pinkie. Great tip.

@patrickstephens3158

3 жыл бұрын

I still do this on small bits that i cant be bothered to go and get a spray. wors a charm.

@Blackfeet

3 жыл бұрын

Why not just wear gloves?

@mra8692

2 жыл бұрын

Next step is wiping it all on your trousers 😄

Been doing it that way for years, but recently bought a little set of those finishing tools. It is amazing what a difference 1mm makes to the radius of the shaping curve. The other take home advice, and it applies to everything from puttying to plastering: don’t muck about! If the first pass is 85% good, then leave it and move on. Any attempt to improve it by retouching will only make it worse.

@jbzdyk

2 жыл бұрын

Good advice. My friend who I worked for time to time told me the same of working concrete. I believe the saying that is appropriate for this is "the perfect is the enemy of the good".

@davidaitken4157

2 жыл бұрын

Old saying ...If it looks good ..it is good ..then leave it alone 😊

@TheHappyKamper

2 жыл бұрын

That's such a good point about not mucking around. I do it sometimes when shaping my beard, keep trying to get it perfect and even, and end up going overboard and having to shave the whole thing off 🤣

@balutanski

2 жыл бұрын

thanks. I always try to go back and correct errors but it just causes a chain reaction of more and more fixes. 85% is a good rule.

@dehydratedculture9126

2 жыл бұрын

So true. Every time I’ve ever tried to make my caulk or silicon look better always ends up looking worse.

I learned proper caulking from the pros years ago. You flush cut the tip and push it forward controlling the flow. The flush cut tip produces a concave bead and no need to run your finger along. As a cabinet installer, I've caulked about 300 plus quartz counter tops.

@paulcharles8921

2 жыл бұрын

You are exactly right. No need to get your fingers in it at all.

@lipeeno

2 жыл бұрын

I have to disagree with everything I am afraid. Concave looks messy, unclean but most importantly the thinner edges of a concave a much more prone to get unstuck when regularly cleaned. Also you never cut the nozzle clean and it will always leave tiny scratches. What you are describing is basically half of the job. After what you leave I would put wooden stick with tip cut flat less than width of the bead and run it along. The stick is best kept in cup of fairly strong solution of washing up liquid so it soaks it up and eliminates the need for spray. Resulting in °45 angle nice strong bead with even edges and smooth sheen on top that's easy to clean and last lot longer. I should say I am a mastic man from UK and I have to say I never seen mastic done properly in US so you are not the only one.

@TheLarryBrown

2 жыл бұрын

@@lipeeno Is "mastic" the same thing as what we in the USA call "caulk?" What shape of stick? Round? Square? Rectangle? Would you use that same "stick" technique after the 45 degree tip cut and "pull smoothly" method shown in the video? Do you always use a "run bead and then smooth with stick" method on every caulk you lay? Seems like the main difference between what you are suggesting and the "finger" method shown in the video is that you keep your finger clean. You say a "wooden stick with tip cut flat less than the width of the bead." Since the bead is maybe 1/4" at most, isn't that a very small stick?

@AlexanderKontsevoy

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLarryBrown I would agree with @lipeeno - use some sort of stick (or plastic) that has a straight cut at the end, not a finger. Stick will create a flat seam instead of concave - it will be more durable and easier to clean. Moreover, don’t try to clean up the excess silicone that gets pushed to the sides (then using finger you will most likely have to stop to clean it). Trying to clean the excess will just mess up the whole work, and stops will make the seam inconsistent. So just run the seam with stick holding it at 45 degree angle (the excess will be “cut” off the actual seam material), let it dry and remove the excess when dried, it will come off as silicone ropes pretty easily.

@royjohnson9043

23 күн бұрын

love using my fingers tho

Just about to apply silicone sealant to multiple joints in our new shower room. I’ve been practicing with the sealant and could not get the finish to an acceptable standard. Just tried your method on a test piece and you’d think I knew what I was doing, it’s that good! Thanks so much!

My brother-in-law taught me this technique way back in 1971. He used to manufacture glass fish-tanks, sealed with silicone caulk. This also works with an unrelated product: vinyl cut stickers for sign-making: it allows one to "slip" the letters into exact position. Not exactly a "secret", but it is to many folk!

Although I've heard this tip before, from my experience, it's important to point out that if the soapy solution gets behind the silicone/caulk (in-between the tile and silicone/caulk) then the soapy solution will prevent the silicone/caulk from adhering to the tile properly. The tried and true method will always be to get a consistent bead and wet your finger then smooth the silicone/caulk. The very important part of that method is to wipe off the excess build up silicone/caulk from your finger before you get too much build up on your finger, wipe it off on a rag and continue down the line. Your tile should always be dry to ensure maximum adhesion.

@harmonyintegration6612

2 жыл бұрын

No kidding. This is horrible advice. Surfactants are bond breakers. The only way to NOT get soap in your joint is to caulk the entire thing and the spray the place down with... why do I even need to explain this 🤦

@davidc830

2 жыл бұрын

@@harmonyintegration6612 sounds like you know what your talking about but your comment makes no sense at all… I’m trying to learn and sick of the fairy liquid vs it doesn’t bond please explain yourself more clearly for me 👊

@Themuskychannel

2 жыл бұрын

Caulking squares work much better, may not be as easy but no worries on adhesion due to contamination ie washing detergent/soap/windex now the chance of contamination going all the way through to create a leak is probably pretty slim but not one I’m willing to take on someone paying me 10k 20k for a bathroom remodel. Also keep in mind the showers pros are building today are fully waterproof before tile touches the walls. Mildew and mold buildup behind tile is another conversation but you get the point. Just because something is easier doesn’t mean it’s the right way

@lipeeno

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidc830 fingering of the bead causes the concave. Concave causes thin edges that will get unstuck. Use tools like stick with tip cut flat and little less then the width of the bead or plastic squares. When applied bead wet your finger and press the bead against both surfaces. Itll look messy but don't worry, spray it then with washing up liquid and water mix put your tool of choice on the bead (°45) press firmly and wipe the bead along. As you pressing on it you'll squeeze any left soap between the bead and wall. The soap on top and tool will make straight and clean bead with even edges. Personally like to run finger across the bead to polish tiny scratches from the tool and get some sheen on it as well as to make sure the bead is stuck properly. When you master it you'll be able to apply it 95% perfect with the nozzle and smooth the 5% with a wooden stick

@robschofield749

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidc830 look at Charlie diyte to find out how to do it properly

Practice makes perfect, it's easy for a person that's been doing this a long time, however when they or you start caulking dont be afraid of messing it up, these tips have been around for ever and are perfect for a beginner

recently had a glass installer use this method with silicone he did a fantastic finish I'm going to use this method on a project tomorrow thanks for the video

Amazing, we just repainted our bathrooms and I was about caulk the trim. I'm really happy I watched this video, I have always hated doing caulking, I can't wait to try this out.

@regwright1716

2 жыл бұрын

Use the detergent but instead of using finger use paddle pop stick.

@Shelboooooo

2 жыл бұрын

​@@regwright1716Does not work in tight areas and tight corners.

Thank you Bill! I was clueless, but your easy to follow steps made my job look professional.

@billshowto

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help and you enjoyed the video 👍👍

I been doing this for 23 years & I approve this method.

@nicolaandrew7452

3 жыл бұрын

there is a other bettter way to finish the silicone sealant by using the caulking tool, if you need, we provide you for free to try.

I want to take the time to thank you for showing us do-it-yourselfers how to apply a perfect bead of caulking like the pros. 👍

I love common sense cures. I’ve done this for years with my finger and turned out well. So we’ll that my family thinks I’m a pro and gets me to caulk anything that ever needs it. Privately I hated it though because I had no idea what I was doing! I got a smooth bead (check). I used my finger (check). But that’s where it ends for me and my method. I always had a big mess on my hands and lots of time cleanup and effort. This was a real blessing to me and will save me lots of work and time. Thanks. I’ve subscribed.

@Billshowto instead of the screw in the end I use those little memory foam earbud things, cut one in half and squash down then twist into the hole. Works pretty well.

The problem with this method is, it's great if you have lots of experiance. I would recommend Diy'rs to use the masking method, which guarantees perfect results, even if it is your first time. Just mask off both sides of where you need your silicone, with a gap in the centre about 6mm, apply the filler to the gap, wet your finger, and wipe across it when finished just like in this video, making sure that the silicon has filled the gap completely, then remove the tape as soon as you have finished, job done, perfect edges,

@ingramdw1

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The masking tape method will leave a slight ridge the thickness of the tape though, so I suggest as a final step after removing the tape is to wet your finger and light swipe over the silicone one more time to smooth it perfectly.

@jaimewolf9036

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So simple but works really well, I could never apply it properly up until I saw your video. Thanks!

I was quite worried about siliconing around my worktops. Never done it before, so definitely a novice.After watching your video, I’m very confident at giving it ago. Thankyou 🙌

I am going to try this. When doing particular areas where the smallest bead possible is desired, I always use tape. Tape both sides, apply caulk/silicone and remove excess, pull tape and then lightly run wet finger over it in order to press the edges down. I don't do this method always, but some situations you want a very tiny bead but to ensure you have a seal. Tape allows you to push aggressively while minimizing the outside. Works great if you have uneven surfaces too. I like the trick learned in this video and will try, just figured I would share my trick with all.

Very nice! Good tips! The spray and soapy water and finger is what a tile professional told me too, so you have confirmed the technique you show on your vid

Simple, clear and really helpful. Love your energy. THANKS!

This couldn't be more perfect for someone who's never done this before. Really useful and easy to remember.

@budlight2969

2 жыл бұрын

CAULK

@Will-nb8qk

2 жыл бұрын

update???

@heathb4319

2 жыл бұрын

And totally useless for 9 out of 10 jobs. Cut the 45 on the tip, get a wet rag handy...apply smooth and consistent....wet finger and ease down caulk line at at least a 45 degree angle and stop with the finger as soon as it start to build up on the sides and wipe onto rag.....repeat.....for final wipe....put rag over finger and gently wipe down the caulk line to give a finished consistent look and clean off any that may have been pushed out on to the other surfaces. Practice makes perfect....good luck.

@ryonchero4401

2 жыл бұрын

Totally incorrect way to do it...no liquids should be used, it stops the bead edge sticking firmly and always comes off...water creeps down the side of the shower tray and cause big damage to rooms below. Had a lot of work over the years repairing ceilings because of this technique used by "pro's" that never get asked back to their work to see what a mess they made

I'm 43 and been doing any and everything in 🏠 improvement and building and this is the most simple and amazing tip/trick I've seen to date ... thx

@jimw91321

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Been a dir’er for many years, never knew the liquid soap trick!

@Ragnaroz6000

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimw91321 the liquid soap makes it easier to get a clean finish for sure, but it should actually be avoided. What you want is actually a caulking liquid *without* added detergent. These liquids are cheap and works just the same for applications. The big difference is, if you use a detergent on silicone based sealants, it will remove the silicon oil from the outmost layer of the bead, which means as it hardens the outer later will end up slightly more "rubbery" due to there becoming microscopic little pores in the surface. These are not visible however, but over time you will see a difference in that a silicon bead applied with detergent will be more prone to collect dust/dirt (especially visible when using white) and it will make white silicone turn a light yellow after a 8-12 months. Using the proper stuff without detergents will give you a nice smooth bead that will look the same as it did when applied 5-10 even years later.

Absolutely brilliant. I have been looking for this advice for years and I've finally found it.

That is the best tip ever! Just completed a silicon job in our bathroom, and the finish was perfect. I've always struggled with this job and ended up covered in silicon, but my hands were clean too! Thanks

Kudos to you for this time-saving, effective, caulk application hack! You did so without a lot of rambling, silliness, or loud, annoying music.. again, thanks!👍🏼

@billshowto

Жыл бұрын

👍

Hi I just watched your video. And I’ve just done the sealant on my bathroom and toilet floor. It was so easy! The water and dish washing detergent worked a treat. Thank you for making such a helpful video. I’ve never used sealant before. I think it looks great 😊

I’ve always smoothed out the caulking by running my finger in the reverse direction it was applied, it makes a big difference than running your finger in the same direction it was applied.

@perniciouscarrot7528

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, so simple but helpful

Ace tip... I used this method for decades at work... TY for sharing Mate.

Doing that final smoothing with a finger is such a satisfying way to finish the job 🙂

@eddt430

2 жыл бұрын

My misses agrees with you my friend. 😎

Thanks for the tips. I was always taught that the best caulk job is the one you can't see. So I would always use a damp cloth and wipe all that excess caulk away. That way the joint is completely filled and if you used clear or a color match you would never even see it and it makes it easier to clean if it's like in a shower or other wet area that builds up mold and mildew

Tried the spray routine and it worked perfectly! Used dishwashing solution (Dove) cuz’ all we have is pods for the washer.

Excellent video! I just used the soapy water on my finger and it all worked perfectly! Thanks for this “to the point” video guide with no mucking about and without having to listen to someone so full of themselves and waffling on for half an hour. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Never been that good at siliconeing. Jus had a feature wall done that required good quality silicone. This video turned my average work into great. Thanku very much.

The Soapy Water and the screw in the Tip are both mind-blowing.

E X C E L L E N T ! Nice job indeed, clear how-to / show-and-tell tips in a 5.5 min. video. Much appreciated.

The guys I worked with were “old pros” in building maintenance. Carpenters, flooring, cabinetry, plumbers, drywall and painters and on some jobs - landscapers. Pity we were thought of as “janitors or custodians” when actually we are skilled, and in many cases, certified/licensed to do our jobs in any variety of facility “maintenance. This caulking technique wasn’t taught in any school I’ve ever attended but handed down knowledge by observation! It does work like a charm and really puts the finishing touch on the work.

Good vid. From years of (sometimes painful) experience I managed to find all those techniques except the water/detergent spray bit. Thanks.

Mate youre a legend! You make this job alot so easy!

I used the screw cap idea for years but recently found wrapping the tip of the nozzle in a piece of cling film works even better with none of the sealant drying out at the tip.

@williamwallace410

2 жыл бұрын

I'll give it a try. 🙂

@13panda13

Жыл бұрын

Hot glue is best

The screw in tip of the nozzle trick been doing that for over 40 years. Great vid again

Thank you sir… I spent an inordinate amount of time applying expensive painters tape before doing the silicone! This is a much easier method

Useful to put a line of felt tip marker to line where the angle cut is so you always know where the caulk comes out when using in awkward spaces at different angles

Your jerky section looked better than most of my finished beads. 😂

So glad to see someone doing this correctly. You don't any special tools. I was taught this way over 30 years ago. It's the Pro way too. Anyone says different, well they were not taught by pros.

My caulking skills are pretty average but just finished a small job in the laundry using your method and it worked a treat. Thanks heaps!

I'm hardly a pro, but I'm a stickler for straight lines. I always use painter's tape above and below the line to be caulked; apply the caulk, pull my finger through it until it's even, then remove the tape and pull my finger lightly across it again. It may be silly, but I always get a perfect line every time.

@_desertwalker_

3 жыл бұрын

Right there with you on that. Looks the business

@webmastermail8

3 жыл бұрын

you may have nice straight lines that look very neat and tidy but you will also have a concave bead that is extremely thin at point of contact with tile and tray/bath. This will soon lose contact from minimal cleaning and give access to water and soap and shortly to mould.

@RennieAsh

3 жыл бұрын

@@webmastermail8 what would you recommend?

@carpe6429

3 жыл бұрын

I've done the painters tape method a couple times looks nice but never seems to last as long as it would if you didnt. I have a tool I use now that allows you to make the bead into the shape you want and scrapes up the excess

@webmastermail8

3 жыл бұрын

@@RennieAsh I think this is the best way and shows you how as well as explaining why. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXh9lsqfeLDFeMo.html

great video, simple and straight to the point... these last few days i've been finding courage to apply new silicone in my shower, and this video was a great help!

@billshowto

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

Holy crap - that's like magic! I'm inspired to go re-seal the kitchen after a sorry-looking attempt last year.

Omg thank u. This worked so well .. could never get a straight line without all the caulk sticking all over the place

Nice trick. When I painted for a living I would hold a wet finger just behind the nozzle as I ran down the seam, squeezing out the caulk and smoothing it all in one go, instead of two steps. Easier to do on shorter runs, but even longer ones got easier over time

@dougpeters1625

3 жыл бұрын

that's exactly the way I do it and it comes out perfect.

I've been applying silicone for 30 years, and you SHOULD NOT pull the gun along. The gun should be pushed ahead. This is the only way to get the silicone to squeeze into the gap between the tiles. Also, the use of detergent water is OK but this will prevent the silicone adhering to the tiles everywhere the silicone does not initially stick when you apply it from the gun. The only sure way to tell if there is an adhesion problem is some months later when mold creeps out onto the silicone. Good idea to clean the surfaces FIRST with wax and grease stripper, acetone or similar. I like to apply the silicone, wet finger thoroughly, smooth the silicone so as to ensure it adheres everywhere, THEN spray area with the detergent water, and then use a shaped tool to strike the excess off. Bit of a knack to that too, so as not to get silicone everywhere, and I mean everywhere.

@m74796

2 жыл бұрын

Ive been doing it for 30 + years , never pushed the gun, but it does make sense. Definitely going to try pushing next time.

@brendanbarry7902

2 жыл бұрын

Must agree with you pushing is the best way to apply caulk or silicone. As you said it pushes it into the joint

I was so glad you used your finger Bill. Best caulking tools available the fingers. Tiny, clean consistent bead, all the way up to a fat bead, all on one hand 👌

Billshowto you've done it again - another great diy lesson - really helpful - thanks heaps!

Finally,.... Something I can work with!

That is fantasstic sharing - I've never done this before and now feel more confident using your method. Thank you

Perfect video, thanks for the tips! worked extremely well in my bathroom :)

Wow. And having soap and water with a spray bottle is genius. 1st time I seen this. Thank you

Dang I have been using a bucket and a sponge for years. This method is much faster and easier. Kind of same concept but no exact. Thanks for great video. I am only painter on a 6k sq ft home with lots of crown mold and double door casing and windows

@Will-nb8qk

2 жыл бұрын

Spit on my finger is how i’ve always done. No wonder I was always thirsty after work, might have saved my marriage using this spray bottle method.

Simple, to the point and mighty helpful. Thanks mate!

I spend so much money on caulking tools. that is the best video. Thanks

Thank you so much, this is so much better than masking tape.

The other thing that works very well is an ammonia-free foaming window cleaner. They are available in spray cans. This is a very useful video and the demonstrated technique that most professional installers of glass shower enclosures and solid surface countertops use.

The second half of your good bead was not in contact with the tile before you wet the area. The water will stop it sticking where you want it to. The joint will leak and mould will grow. The bead needs to be stuck to the surface before the spray is applied.

@rerereloaded

2 жыл бұрын

Have to agree with Ramino Man. After applying the silicone you must make sure it is in contact with both surfaces before you spray. The bead applied here will fail! Showers will leak. This guy really doesn't know how to apply silicone.

@lee7478

2 жыл бұрын

A pro sealant applicator would use nothing but an angled nozzle, a pro would apply a fillet of silicone to a joint like that and it wouldn't need touching. As some one said your effort was not good as soon as you spray a joint like yours it would not stick! Wet the tool don't spray , better still don't don't touch it.

@mjktrash

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, air gap, soapy water underneath, failed adhesion. I came here looking for expert demonstrations.

@MichaelKingsfordGray

2 жыл бұрын

Look at the anonymous cowards who are criticizing you from behind their Grandmother's keyboard! Utterly pathetic retarded infants.

@motionblurofhappy7804

2 жыл бұрын

I figured that was part of the “or if you know nothing at all” (something like that). So even if you fuck up, the pray will just make it look nice.

Love that water+detergent trick, which makes perfect sense to reduce drag, cheers mate.

This is fantastic thank you. I always have a messy line and never thought of trimming the end. So glad I found this and the water and detergent spray GOLD. Thanks again.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!👍

@kristenhartleylangi5150

2 жыл бұрын

Is it washing detergent for clothes or dishes that you used?

@RobertLugg

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristenhartleylangi5150 @billshto, I'm also curious. Which is it? I guess laundry?

@Pat206

7 ай бұрын

@@RobertLugg dishwashing liquid

Great tips…. The screw on the nozzle to preserve the caulking is particularly helpful for me

@DandyAndyization

2 жыл бұрын

please dont do that just press a litle silicone out let it be out and dry, next time you are going to use it just grab the litle bit you let out for dry and remove it and voila you made your own seal for youre silicone tube and next time you just leave a litle out again to dry.

You are so awesome!! Thank you for your honest, and helpful tips! 👍🏼

Fantastic... I've always had trouble..I think I'll be fine now...thank you.

My brother in law is a professional carpenter. He told me this is the best strategy that he has been using for years and it is always great caulk lines!

Fab! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. 😊

For fine finish caulking I like to carry a small bucket with a suturated rag in the bottom. For water soluble caulks add a splash of ammonia to water to help lubricate your finger. For solvent based caulks i prefer naptha. For sealing tape lines, non siloconized acrylic latex painters caulk works best as is breaks away the easiest.

@kingfua2988

2 жыл бұрын

Damn you’re such a BOSS! I know that knowledge came from years of work. Thank you for the wisdom!

Excellent, this works very well. As far as preserving the rest of the tube, just clean out the end of the tip- maybe a 1/4 inch or so and then melt some candle wax in it. The wax is easily dug out with a screw and just like jam or jelly it's preserved.

you just changed my life. Thank you very much brother!!

Not terrible, not pro level. A video can't replace experience. All that said, it's a great place to start! Rock out with your caulk out!

@Alamyst2011

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Glazing for 20 years. Its an underappreciated art.

@donpayne562

2 жыл бұрын

Caulking two slick pieces not much of a problem , I’ve watched some pros caulk a window frame to split face block and make it look like it grew there.

@Alamyst2011

2 жыл бұрын

@@donpayne562 Indeed. Some guys are artists at it

@dawittywats1934

2 жыл бұрын

A video can’t replace experience? Did you stay up all night figuring that out? Of course it can’t, but we aren’t all looking to caulk for a living.

Omg 😱😱😱 this has made my finished caulk look ten times better! TY 🥰

@paullegge6362

2 жыл бұрын

Be sure to share pictures of your caulk with friends and family. 🥰

Thanks. Just refurbishing my kitchen. Done a bit of caulking before, but this is helpful.

Best and most useful video I’ve seen in ages … looking forward to doing my next caulking job now. THANKS!!!

Maybe the real secret is the friends we made along the way

@nicolaandrew7452

3 жыл бұрын

why not try the caulking sealant tool for free ?

@1sydman1

3 жыл бұрын

In construction, there are no friends. you must be a real amateur

@enocreyes7025

3 жыл бұрын

And what is even nicer is the idea that there are no secrets amongst friends. Keep sharing👍

@IRISHSALTMINER61

3 жыл бұрын

@@1sydman1 And you sir, must be a complete ass hat... Ka Kite anō....

@1sydman1

3 жыл бұрын

@@IRISHSALTMINER61 no Im not, Im actually a well off and successful builder that knows the business better than u i think

This was genuinely a very informative and easy to understand/follow video

I love your channel! I have learned so much. I fixed my sliding glass door yesterday after watching your video about it. No more sticking! I would like to see how you would caulk or silicone a drop in cast iron sink that isn’t sitting level on the countertop. Thanks!

@billshowto

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

Great tips!

I just had this show up in my recommendations and I didn’t realize this channel has been going for so long, very cool.

@billshowto

3 жыл бұрын

👍

very nicely and simply explained, im just about to do some window frames and never had much joy before getting a nice bead with minimum mess, so hopefully the soapy spray method will help. cheers

@billshowto

11 ай бұрын

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@Bob-ts2tu

11 ай бұрын

anyhoo i did the windows yesterday and the beads ended up perfectly acceptable. maybe not as good as a pro but it passed muster. the only thing i will add is that i still ended up with a bit of a gooey mess in a rag because every time i put the caulking gun down i got some sealent oozing out, which i understand doesnt happen if you get one that 'sucks back' when released, but it's not a job i do everyday so i can live with it and didnt want to buy a pro gun. the other thing was, i think my (garden) spray bottle dispensed a little too much soapy water, but at the end of the day it's all good, and i've finished a job i didnt really want to do lol, so onto the rest of the decorating and a happier wife :)

Very useful, thanks for making and posting this video. I need to re-calk silicon on a shower pan, sort of dreading the task, but this video helps.

Use the "finger" from the acrylic glove over to seal the calk and tie off with rubber band. Seals better than a screw or use both.

@claudiodominguez.

3 жыл бұрын

The best method by far is wire nuts, it will create a perfect seal and very practical. You have to use the right size for the nozzle application, you will never use anything else.

@claudiodominguez.

2 жыл бұрын

@@willoughby1888 Another arrow in the quiver. I just drop the wire nut in my pocket and when I'm done caulking it's right there.

Bill, Great video but i have an issue with the anti-stick washing up liquid application. Basically, it stops the silicone sticking to the tile - which is what you are wanting it to do. However, where you've imperfectly applied the bead, there will be areas where there is no silicone. So, you run along with you finger attempting to correct this, thus pushing the silicone over the anti-stick liquid. Guess what? The silicone that you've smeared over the bare imperfections will not stick to the tile - though the result looks good. :) This will most likely mean fungus growing behind those parts, or at least there be no silicone adhesion. I cannot see that I'm wrong here. :) But I'll leave you to do things your way.. Regards.

@edteach3r

3 жыл бұрын

Ray Gee : I agree. Don’t spray. I dip my finger in the solution and run it along the bead of silicone. Just be careful to repeat the dipping process from time to time if the section of silicone is long. Alternatively, you could use saliva 😳.

@nicolaandrew7452

3 жыл бұрын

why not try the caulking sealant tool for free ?

@williamk.teenjr.7942

2 жыл бұрын

This was my thought exactly....losing adhesion if damp or soapy. However, where the final finger wiped bead is smaller than the extruded bead, this may not be a problem, because the silicone already had intimate contact to the surface before any liquid made contact. On the other hand, when the finger compressed bead is wider because it expands onto wet surface, the borders in my opinion will lack bond and adhesion, and be prone to leakage and all that goes with that.

Thank you! Your excellent and professionalism is helping so many people like myself.

@billshowto

2 жыл бұрын

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When I was in glazing we started to use silicone low modulation to glaze the double glaze unit with wooden beads and we would spray water with a little fairy liquid in and then use a joint boy which was a rubber flat blade which had a small corner of the small bit of silicone which was left on the tool like the one left on your finger we would wipe off on a paper towel we got very quick doing this way and it look very nice l do the same way when doing a bath room thanks for your video stay safe 👏👏👍

Pretty good, I recommend a set of silicone finishing profiles from you local diy store, about a tenner.

@andrewdrummond8576

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, but you have to remember to spray the tool for best outcomes.

@mickleblade

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewdrummond8576 good point, will that!

I have seen someone use a sponge when caulking. It's quick to get the excess out and leaves a smooth, even line. But as a professional painter, we would carry a wet rag when caulking and cover the finger when wiping. Keeping the fingers clean is important so as not to leave a thin film on each side of the caulk line. A rag is better than the finger alone.

@nicolaandrew7452

3 жыл бұрын

why not try the caulking sealant tool for free ?

@assog5737

3 жыл бұрын

I use my finger, then wipe my finger on the wet rag. Then lightly go over the joint with a damp sponge for final clean up. Just like you would do on grout joints. No brainer. I have found that using a rag doesn't leave a smooth surface. Everyone has their own way of doing things. Which is cool. But after decades of not using a sponge for this. I felt like a dork once I tried it. It's so easy and fast.

@Nomis-ru9cl

2 жыл бұрын

I was always taught to finish it with a damp rag

@shannonm.townsend1232

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicolaandrew7452 where do I get one

@davidgraham2673

2 жыл бұрын

@@assog5737 , Thats exactly how I've been doing it for over twenty years. I get perfect results, and great adhesion.

Fantastic tip, looks to be very effective AND simple. Thanks

fast and clear instructions, very easy to follow. Thanks a lot.

The problem when using detergent is that it gets behind the gaps where the wonky shakes missed the wall. Now when you rub your digit along the length of the bead you're trapping the slippy detergent between the sealant and wall - preventing the silicone's adhesion. So those areas will come away from the wall and leak in short order.

@Danster547

2 жыл бұрын

@@briangarrett666 so what method would you recommend?

@davidgraham2673

2 жыл бұрын

@@Danster547 , I just use my clean naked finger to pull along the bead. I have a damp towel to wipe off any build-up on my finger if it feels like too much caulk was applied along the crevice. I've been doing it like this for well over two decades, and get very clean results, without caulk extending out too far along the sides, and great adhesion, because I didn't use anything that would interfere with the bond. The biggest part is consistently laying down a good bead to begin with, and not cutting too much of the tip off the tube of caulk.

@MrChrissy1r

2 жыл бұрын

@@briangarrett666 You are correct, but also water sets silicon off, I have been in the glazing , carpentry and joinery trade since 1965. I am a master Carpenter and joiner, O.N.C H.N.C C&G, and ran 3 businesses before I retired,. I have been to the Glazing federation Exhibitions in Germany (3 times) and America, and even there , there were different guys using different methods. When these tube applicators first came out the only way to get a perfect bead was practice. Every tradesman knows you cut the nozzle at an angle, "ALWAYS" and how far own dictates the size of bead for the appropriate gap or joint. That said, I have seen guys both push the gun forewords and or backwards and achieve perfect results. Fact is practice makes perfect, and a bad workman always blames his tools.

@pumpkineater23

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrChrissy1r "A bad workman always blames his tools". Give Thomas Chippendale a knife and *fork* and see if he blames his tools!

@grrinc

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This is an outdated method.

This is too good! Makes perfect sense too - I suppose using spot detergent cleaners like Shout would work just as well or perhaps even better? Thanks again for sharing this extremely valuable tip!

@cchgn

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, water a soap only. when you talk about solvents it degrades the caulking.

@sleepinglioness5754

3 жыл бұрын

@@cchgn Is that dish soap or laundry detergent cchgn?

@Chopp333r

3 жыл бұрын

Take it from a real pro... you don’t need any of that crap. Just make sure your finger is clean

@isailwind3471

2 жыл бұрын

just dip your finger in plain water.

Thank you Bill. For me, you are the best teacher! I learned a lot from you. Thank you.

@billshowto

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

Good idea I always use the damp sponge technique. Works well also .