A kitchen a bathroom and a shower room fully renovated & caulked, rest of apartment painted and baseboards calked, took a year on my spare weekends. NOW KZread decides to show me this video!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@jennifert3528

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you! I just re caulked my entire house before I sold it and then I come across this video...the universe was torturing us.

I came back to say thank you. We just finished renovating our basement and bc of my husband's work schedule I decided I would caulk (also saved having to pay contractor). We work so hard to have this beautiful reno, I really wanted the caulking to be nice. Well, I'm basically a professional caulker now. Even the contractor was impressed lol. I really had nothing to smooth out bc the caulking "line" was so precise. I honestly wanted to caulk everything I could find! To anyone reading this, I'm just a regular mom with no experience. If you use these tips, I assure you, it will look great. Thanks again!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message! I’m happy the tips were helpful😁

@m.jailam8861

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, it takes a woman's caulk to get the job done when the husband's away.

@heartundead

2 жыл бұрын

@@m.jailam8861 definitely! Also, idk how ur man feels about ur caulk work but mine loves it when I suck at caulking

@fixitallpaul4847

2 жыл бұрын

@@heartundead I see what you did there you cunning linguist you.

@goatofpower

2 жыл бұрын

How is it now after a season of temperature and moisture changes?

I've been a professional painter for 30 years. My advice is cut the hole so the reamer barely fits, unless you're filling big cracks, then cut it bigger. Cut it at an angle, maybe 35 or 40° Definitely agree on the wet rag, if I'm doing alot i keep a small bucket with a quarter gallon of water in it to clean the rag often. I also wear tight fitting disposable rubber gloves. I dont like having caulk on my hands, it's hard to get off and I dont like the idea of chemicals soaking into my pores. Oh yeah seal the unused portion of the tube by inserting a tight fitting nail or screw in the end.

@vinberube136

2 жыл бұрын

I've had mixed success with using nails. One tip I found is to cut a finger off latex gloves, put it on the tip with a zip-tie, pull it back a bit and squeeze some caulk into it to form a perfect bulb cap that's later easily removable.

@rickygreer1727

2 жыл бұрын

People who can't run a caulk gun piss me off... This guy pissed me off 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@rickygreer1727

2 жыл бұрын

@@vinberube136 yeah, that's just retarded...

@fixitallpaul4847

2 жыл бұрын

Or buy the tube with the screw on nozzle. When your done remove the nozzle and put a cap on it.

@itsjustme657

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickygreer1727 no it’s not retarded. I’ve done it similarly and it works

I did it! (Even without a no drip gun - I have bought one for the next time). My husband was very impressed with my work and admitted that he could not have done as good a job! Thank you very much for your tips!

I don’t know man. Kinda like the big messy caulk line. It hides all my terrible carpentry 😂

@marshallcarr

3 жыл бұрын

Caulk and paint makes me the carpenter I ain’t.

@kneisslstef

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes its exactly the benefit and it makes sense. When you lay tiles for example the angles are looking so much better with bigger lines. You get very good results when you spray soapy water over and then pull it with a ice cream stick.

@derekw40

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget caulk it then spray it with denatured alcohol then wipe it with a shop rag.

@darrenmccrudden5104

3 жыл бұрын

Who's your buddy? Caulk and putty!

@rickdeezul87

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I second that!

I always have a small bucket of water and a clean sponge to clean up the caulking. It leaves a clean finish and you don't go through rags or paper towels. The sponge method works great for caulking around tubs, toilets and sinks. The key is to let the sponge do the work, by pressing down too hard you can create an unsightly divot

@M1ndtramp

3 жыл бұрын

try using a wet finger, constantly cleaning it in the bucket. it makes for clean, smooth, perfect lines.

@Paintbait

3 жыл бұрын

Second on the sponge tip. I got to that method the hard way, after I got done grouting some tile it took me some brain power to apply the same logic to caulk. Even those one-off tubes you can buy at just about any wal-mart or Meijer in America can lay down a decent bead if you combine all these techniques.

@DlaneVans

2 жыл бұрын

Best thing I've ever used is a little soapy(preferably original blue dawn) warm water in a bowl. Mix the soap in the water well, dip your finger and swipe away🤷‍♂️

I cut a small angled tip, then take needlenose pliers, and squeeze the tip to make a thin narrow opening that fits nicely into the corner I'm applying the caulk into. Works great, and don't need the sanding blocks.

@buzoff4642

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Avg homeowner isn't going to have much experience w/micro shaving a caulking tube tip.

@davidgraham2673

2 жыл бұрын

@@buzoff4642 , That's understandable. We've all been new at it, to where we cut so far back that the caulk comes out in a huge deluge that takes forever to clean out so it looks decent. Practice, with a few helpful tips, equals quality work that says "experienced work done here".

@bumblbesss

2 жыл бұрын

lol yea i use pliers too small cut makes a nice little bead

@davidgraham2673

2 жыл бұрын

@@bumblbesss , It works pretty good, doesn't it......

@bumblbesss

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidgraham2673 O yea, hardly any waste throw a wet washcloth on my shoulder for any excess

I KNEW IT!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My X all ways cut a lager hole than the last shown : “ordinary people size” and it was a mess you could never imagine!!! I told him that something was wrong! But noooooo “this is how craftsmen do” 🤯 Guess if he will get this video in his mail. YES HE WILL!!! 👏🏼👍🏼✌🏼

5:53 “Let’s not get carried away, most people cut here” Me: Nervously stares at my Caulk tube cut in the middle

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@blueknight5754

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha…me too! 😂😂

@richardfreeze4376

3 жыл бұрын

Lolol! So relatable.

@truenorthpositivejuniorten4628

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like it’s different depending on the application… outside I want a bigger bead. Indoors finishing sure that tiny one would work

@blt4life112

3 жыл бұрын

Shameful moment for me too.

Great video brother, with solid advice. There's another level though.. I got taught by an old timer and it's served me well for miles of caulking with minimal waste. Put you free index finger right on the trailing end of the nozzle, fill and finger tip at the same time!. I can run a 8ft run of skirting and waste less than the size of a pea. It's quicker too. Great work, subbed.

@tylerk.7947

2 жыл бұрын

That’s actually a great idea. I’ve never thought of doing it all at once. Thanks

@dougpeters1625

2 жыл бұрын

I do it this way also, it is fantastic.

@treetree1967

2 жыл бұрын

i have done that for years, I also cut an angle anyway. don't have time to mark it, sand it poke hole in it.

All great tips…I would recommend adding Dawn dish soap to a bucket of water to keep on hand to rinse your wet rag. It adds a degree of “slip” that keeps things moving quickly and your hands feel good and are easier to clean up when done. I laughed at the junk drawer footage. Keep in mind that homes do shift, some in small increments over time and within the first few years of being built, having a thin bead of caulk may look aesthetically pleasing but it may also mean you will be pulling out these tools again in the near future to recaulk gaps around baseboards or crown work. New construction homes come with warranties, homeowners may review what their builders/subcontractors guarantee on their work performed…especially on finishes such as these: trim and paint work. Thanks for the tips!

Couple more tips, 1. I wear Nitrile gloves to spread the caulk and then turn glove inside out to discard. 2. For storage I cut a finger off a glove to put on the tip of caulk and secure it with tape. I used electrical tape. Then I squeeze a little caulk into the glove finger to remove air out of the tip.

My in-laws bought a huge, beautiful home and every ceiling line, wall corner and baseboard top was caulked to absolute perfection. As a DIY (do-it-yukky) enthusiast I spent 15 years perplexed as to how that was done... until now. Thanks.

@Tinyteacher1111

2 жыл бұрын

Love the pun!!

@markhamplace2966

2 жыл бұрын

Caulking ceiling lines and wall corners is useless in a new home because the settling will just cause it to separate and need to be removed or redone. Unless you are talking about moldings in those spaces then that is different.

@riclmena9395

2 жыл бұрын

Did they become master caulker's?

I'm a weekend DIY warrior that has been doing a lot of paint grade trim work the last few months. This is, without exaggeration, the most helpful video I have ever watched. Thank you!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Aaron, I’m glad this was helpful!

@LaBoofadora

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Been struggling with caulking for decades.

I needed this years ago. I just repainted a bedroom and installed new baseboards. Using your tips, I caulked the gaps and it turned out beautifully. Borderline professional 😎 Thank you so much. 😀

I’m 52 years old and hate caulking. I spent all my money on new flooring and installation, so I’m doing the baseboards and caulking myself and have been dreading it. Your tips have made the job enjoyable and me look like I know what I’m doing. Thanks!

Yours was the 15th caulking video I watched, and yours contained that one little gem of knowledge that i never knew before. This is why after 25 years of professional contract work, I STILL find great tips (no pun intended...okay, yes it was) to supplement my knowledge. Thanks!

@poopsmcghee6442

2 жыл бұрын

@Jesus is coming. Read the Gospel. what the actual Jesus crucified fuck is this response?

@markstrow6992

2 жыл бұрын

@Jesus is coming. Read the Gospel. "its too bad that stupidity isn't painful" --Anton Lavey

@jesusrosary9067

2 жыл бұрын

@@poopsmcghee6442 jesus loves you

@johnmartinez7440

2 жыл бұрын

But what was the gem of knowledge?

@weldon9254

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, what was the gem of knowledge?

How did this film come my way? How did “they” know I have just moved to an old house which needs miles of caulking? This is a game changer for me - thanks.

23 years painting & decorating & I prefer the tips cut square, the speed at which you apply caulking also determines the amount, but you still need enough to allow for shrinkage & movement.wipe over with a damp cloth also helps with a smooth surface.

@emielvg1891

2 жыл бұрын

I like using a wet sponge :)

OMG, I've been doing DIY projects for 50 years and never knew how to do this without trauma. You get a big hug for this video and that beard!

I'm professional painter and I can tell you some experience depena what caulking are using is depend on how much it's going to shrink up on you and how thick you need to put it on.

This guys calm demeanor is legendary....

I just finished caulking the first of five windows that I just trimmed out. So glad I found these tips! Can’t wait to try them out.

Oh.My.God!!! I have caulked countless lines of baseboard, countertops, baths, etc. Today I did new baseboards in a bedroom and closet, and I tried your micro-tip tip. I was stunned! Caulked the entire bedroom and closet in well under 10 minutes. Amazing! THANK YOU!!!!

I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate these tips! I've always hated the caulking part of projects until now 👍🏻

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

why am I watching this at 4:30 am when I’m not even going to go caulk anything.

@user-sq3ow8kx6o

3 жыл бұрын

deborah SO FUNNY...... ME TOO dang pandemic

@Dave1502

3 жыл бұрын

Stoned?

@anotherdayiii2089

3 жыл бұрын

You can hold the flashlight better after watching this. So thats good.

@ThinkerGoneMad

3 жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

@paulahamilton7290

3 жыл бұрын

Caulk on the brain!!!

This is the best caulking tips video. I never knew how to squeeze caulk before, but now I'm a total pro.

Instead of a wet rag, I cut several sheets of paper towels into small squares and use each to clean up between. Works perfectly. I use a nail in the tip when Im done. Months later if the caulk hardens in the tip, i use a strand of copper electrical wire to clean out the blockage.

Wow! I wish I would have watched this three days ago! But now I’m going to be awesome when I caulk! Thank you so much awesome Beard man.

@little_ALX

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I watched this about 3 hours ago

Homeboy is the Bob Ross of home repair. Right on bro

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

You don't say:kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5uiqrWOc8TNfJM.html

@debala6367

3 жыл бұрын

Just clicked the link - DYING!! LOL!! Too awesome - 🤣

I have improving my calking skills for more than 3 decades. Thank you for the five minutes that have raised my game another 30.

Dang! Terrific points. I've been caulking stuff forEVAR. (I've owned a few boats - everything needs caulking..). This is one of the most useful videos that I've ever seen. Who says an old 'dog' can't learn new tricks? -- TheCaptain

Demonstrating what a bad caulk line looks like, and it still looks 10 times better than mine😕

@Cam-wm6eh

3 жыл бұрын

Just redone my bathroom and that's exactly what I was thinking.

@brownchair2698

3 жыл бұрын

No matter what. Its always soul crushing

@tryharder3214

3 жыл бұрын

At least you did it yourself , and not payed someone. Learn on your mistakes

@dragan3290

3 жыл бұрын

Practice makes perfect! For bathrooms I can get it perfect off the gun. But i apply soapy water on my finger and gently pull my finger over the join! Spot on all the time! If you are a newbie? You can put masking tape either side. Just make sure you leave a gap between the two tapes. Pump in the silicone, spray soapy water on finger, tool it off by pulling your finger gently across the silicone. Peel the tape off. Make sure you use 2 hands and pull away from silicone gently! I can guarantee you will get it perfect! Over 20 years of caulking in glass and Aluminum joinery trade. If i can do it anyone can! Practice squeezing the gun an pulling with the joint. Squeeze at a constant rate! A bit of practice doing it this way and eventually you will get it perfect with no masking tape! Cheers from Australia!🙂👍

@brownchair2698

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragan3290 Thanks for the encouragement sir. Maybe it doesn't have to be so soul curshing ;)

Squueze the caulk into the crack, got it. I've never had the caulk talk with my dad, you know. Thank you.

I love this; however, my only concern is the imprecision of molding installations based off curvature of flooring/walls. The gaps increase/decrease as you move along them, and require different amounts of caulking for different areas. I have gotten a feel for it over the years, but my pet peeve is having to re-caulk an area that didn't get enough in the "crack" because the cut was too small or the pressure was insignificant on the caulking gun.

Being a newbie just used a masking tape to cover the wall before glueing. It has protected walls from all my mess.

I’ve been in the game for 20 years and you just taught me a genius trick. Thank you kind sir! Thumb tacks and sanding for the win!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean:)

Looks nice. In my experience, a microbead of caulk pulls away much faster in the winter for people in climates that change more. Less humidity in the house affects crown and base molding and shrinking external materials outside in extreme cold around windows. Florida and Arizona are always humid or dry but like Midwest, a thicker bead will hold up better around windows, doors, and moldings. Thicker bead then mask and paint for the perfect line.

@jeffclark6202

3 жыл бұрын

I think you are on to it. A little more calk can give it better stretching and less pull away. I like everything he did except it is a bit too small.

@Sly_Wolf_1

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffclark6202 are you saying his caulk is to small? So he should stop squeezing it in then? 😂🤣😂

@in2indies333

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Idk if this guy actually works for a living but this was some silly advice. Only good tip was get a good gun. Everything else was either a bad idea or unnecessary

@jaygold4467

2 жыл бұрын

@@in2indies333 Agreed.

@criminaldave3703

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaygold4467 Pros use caulking tools called tuck points rounded on the tip

Great tips! I like it that you don't treat people like they're 1st graders, yet you give a fully detailed run through. Great job. New subber here.

@TheFunnyCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

This is genius! I used to hate caulking, but with this method, I have improved my skills tremendously and don't mind doing it at all now! I cased a bunch of windows and doors and hardly had to do any touch up. Thank you very much for the video!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear the video helped!

Amazing, thank you. Halfway through running the first line along my bathroom window my jaw dropped at how good it looked, especially compared to the catastrophes of my previous applications.

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Jay, glad it’s working out for you.

I don't even need to caulk but I found your video so relaxing. You're like the new Bob Ross of carpentry ⛰️🛠️

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Lol this is true:)

@gerir5570

Жыл бұрын

funny

1:50 I love my junk drawer. Something I'm learning is that not everyone even knows of the concept of a junk drawer. Not that this applies to everyone where I am now, but I grew up in northern Indiana and moved to Colorado about 5 years ago. I have told a couple of my friends to get a screw or a nail out of the junk drawer and they ask me what I am talking about. More than one friend has done this. I just thought everyone had a place where they put miscellaneous stuffs, but naw.

@lowbird7947

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not going to ruin my cabinetry with loose screws and nails. I have a plastic organizer in the garage for that stuff.

The comedy thrown in was great! Very few KZread contractors are truly funny

I'm not sure where the idea became popular to draw the caulking along a 90º angle instead of pushing the caulk into the edge, but if you'd like to see how futile it is to draw it, rather than push it in, try caulking two pieces of glass. You'll see that drawing the caulk (the way it is shown in this video and almost every other video I've seen) allows a small area of air to remain between the pieces and you'll be able to fairly easily pull the fresh caulking off the material. By doing the exact opposite of what is in this video (pushing the caulking into the material instead of drawing it along), the caulk is actually into the material instead of just laying on it. Huge difference in the longevity of the caulk on the material.

@paulrooster2108

2 жыл бұрын

Yep yep I was taught you Push the caulk into the seam ,

@jc199159

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the point of the finger. And caulking is going to peel off of glass regardless, it’s glass.

@poopandfartjokes

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good way to have caulk build up around the tip which just leaves a mess. Did you learn that in a book or a classroom or something? Because that ain’t how it’s done in the field. Never have I ever seen anyone pushing the gun. Absolutely never. Also nobody runs the gun at a 90. Lay it down between 60-45 (just like the guy in this video) and let the tip do the work. The whole point of cutting the tip on a 45 is so you can lay the gun down to 45.

This made me laugh soo much. The perfect wording and the fun “entendre” kept me laughing and want to watch until the end. Your chuckles when you realized was epic! Thank you for the great tips and for keeping this “caulk talk” fun and enjoyable. 😉

Just used these tips to finish off some window trim in my house and my wife told me it looked professionally done (you might have different opinions xD). Thank you for the awesome tips!

I love this tutorial. Wish all my trades people (windows, plumbing, painting, carpentry) I've hired at my residence had followed this advice. They tend to be caulk monsters. Like, I as a layperson with less skill can do a tidier job

Dude I learned so much and I thought I knew it all. I’m putting a thumb tack in my tool box.

I’ll have to try these tips out sometime. I’ve always just cut a small tip and then instead of dragging the caulk gun away from the caulk line I usually will push it towards the uncaulked area so the tip smooths out a lot of it for me and pushes it into the crack better than just having it sit on top.

I like the way you cut/didn't cut, the opening in the tube. I just use the caulking that I've never used before. It's an acrylic color match caulk and the tube opening is already defined via a screw-in tip that comes with the caulking tube. It has a very tiny hole in it. I loved the way it worked. Definitely going to give that a go.akes total sense, just like sanding the tip at an angle. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TheFunnyCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes

I've been in the painting business for more than 50 years, doing fine quality work. Most of my work has been repainting but I've done plenty of new work too. I agree that you don't want to put down any more caulking than is necessary and the smallest size hole is best but I've never needed a pin hole. I'm ALWAYS faced with varying size cracks and for interior work I usually cut the hole larger than that needed for a coat hanger wire to fit in it. If I don't use the caulking for a few days it sometimes hardens at the tip and I use a coat hanger wire to unstop it. If the rare occasion occurs that I need a very thin bead like the video shows I can make it by raising the angle of the caulking more toward 90 degrees and press the flexible tube into the crack. There is hardly anything to wipe off. In general, if I were to use a pin hole, it would take me 10 or 20 times longer to caulk a room. It's not practical. Caulking the exterior of old homes sometimes means large cracks after removing some of the old caulking. For that I sometimes have to cut a hole that two or three pieces of coat hanger wire could fit into.

@VirtuAI_Mind

2 жыл бұрын

With only a fifth of your experience, a problem I’ve run into with micro beads on interiors is that you’ll have lots of separation and cracks. Whereas the largest bead you can cleanly get, say on the top of a baseboard, the more that seam between substrates can stretch.

@photographer128

2 жыл бұрын

@@VirtuAI_Mind Yea, on new construction sometimes after the house settles cracks will appear, especially if you can't get caulking into a crack to help glue the sheetrock and wood together. I always try to pump caulking into the crack instead of just caulk over it. Unfortunately large beads of caulking eliminates the 90 degree angle between wood and wall and makes it harder and time consuming to paint a straight line. I've seen large beads of caulking done by previous painters on crown mold that I've had to remove and it would pull off in long strands because they didn't pump it into the crack and because the carpenters didn't properly nail it and because it was non-flexible cheap caulking.

@kfiscal01

2 жыл бұрын

Most caulk now is adhesive, you want to apply some pressure in the joint while caulking,.not just laying it on top, but get some into the gap. Painting, caulking, glazing for over 40 years. A good joke about the carpenters on a job is that we tell them we had to use our caulking trowels on this job! They hate that!! Also in New construction trim is usually installed without ac, or heat. So sometimes after caulking, then the AC is cut on it will pull the moisture out of the wood causing some cracking.

@godawgs689

2 жыл бұрын

Small tips only allow the caulk to sit on top of the crack (usuallythe crack returns after it cures), larger flat tip forces the caulk into the crack.

@photographer128

2 жыл бұрын

@@godawgs689 When faced with a very small crack I press the caulking gun forward to prevent the caulking from escaping around the edges as I caulk. This forces the caulk into the tiny crack without any mess.

Obviously use a thin wire to puncture the inside film when new. Also, wrap the tip from middle, spiraling up, with duct tape when finished, fill it with a good squeeze of caulking, and fold it over and tape down for storage. Works great.

@jamesstewart7628

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he didn't mention this at all in the video, I ended up ruining my caulking gun and wasted an entire tube of caulk trying to figure out when my bead was going to form only to realize all of the caulk got squeezed out of the back of the tube...

I just leveled up my caulking game by watching this. You are a master!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

thanks:)

Thanks for posting links for both Canada and the U.S. Your videos are our go-to for all the best home improvement tips/tricks and products (not to mention the relatable humorous elements)!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u:)

This is tthe BEST tutorial I've ever watched ,understood and been able to follow . Great video & audio . Your speech is clear and calm . Thank you ! Instruction is Perfect !

@TheFunnyCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philis, I hope the tips will come in handy!

I may be alone on this, but after a decade or so of being a painter I actually prefer the cheapo caulking guns with the release button. I have found with the "dripless" ones that at some point or another they always end up dripping, and if your accustomed to not worrying about it that will catch you off guard and make a mess. I think it may have something to do with the density of the particular caulk your using, but sometimes they just don't back up enough to relieve pressure entirely. Also when they do start dripping they require you to turn the rod in order to pull it back, which is a hassle when you need to do it after every squeeze. With the release lever ones you form a habbit of always manually releasing, and its very apparent if its going to drip or not. They also allow you to very easily pull the lever back a bit extra and avoid the dripping.

@rickyhurtt5568

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've been using an albeon gun for years. Never liked the drip less guns and mine has a swivel where you don't have to roll the tube. You can roll barrel or handle

@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Plus the guns with the lever are usually INCREDIBLY more ergonomic.

@aka_senior_8427

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on 👍🏻

@kfiscal01

2 жыл бұрын

It's air pockets in the tube that make caulk run after releasing the lever. When you compress the caulk, the air pocket wants to expand, that's why sometimes the caulk will continue to come out. Dap caulk is notorious for this.

@davidgraham2673

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. It's not a big deal to form the habit of pressing the release lever each time you end a caulk run.

The apartments I work on we have major gaps I don't think that would work for most of what I have to caulk, but I will use it with silicone when I do tubs. Thanks for the tiny tip 😊

thanks for showing the micro tip and sanding blocks. Old School is the best way!

As a life long home builder i "get my groove on" daily!! Bah-ka-chick-a-wow-woww!! 🤣 Thanks for the upload/tips!

I’ve been in quarantine too long. Why did I watch this?

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

lol i hear you! Thanks for checking out the channel.

@immeohmyoh

3 жыл бұрын

move to a free state

@christineagnew7372

3 жыл бұрын

masterful jokes regarding caulking and cracks;)

@curlyfits

3 жыл бұрын

Because it’s educational! 😜

@jazzbea6243

3 жыл бұрын

Now ya know how to do it the right way.

Good prep tips, keep the hole small is most important, but I was taught to push the caulking gun, not pull it along the joint. This method uses the back of the diagonal tip cut to shape the caulked joint ! Better result and no need to finger swipe !

@PJBonoVox

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good shout dude. I'm gonna try that, it makes sense on paper.

Professional painter here

@raven_glass

2 жыл бұрын

This was my thought. In the example with the three pieces on the board why even caulk? Typically am only doing it to fill larger gaps or for waterproofing but in either case you need more caulk to seal it.

I have caulked many thousands of feet of baseboard and trim in my life, and I’ve always just used a damp rag or a sponge and it works perfectly every time. It’s as simple as that. But you got to make sure not to have the rag or sponge too wet, if it’s too wet it’ll water down the caulk and after it dries there will be gaps and cracks.

@lukas______

10 ай бұрын

Wouldn't you have to go through tons and tons of sponges? I use paper towels because they're cheaper and disposable

5 out of 5 for the calking tips. Each tip is a gem. Well done Boss Man.👍🏻👍🏻

These are great caulking tips for interior painted carpentry, but I wouldn't use that small of a bead on any surface being sealed for water penetration. With caulk being used to seal against water infiltration the joint should be around 2 times the depth of the caulk. This helps the caulk be strong enough to not crack in the middle of the joint as the joint flexes due to temperature and movement, but not so stiff that it tears the bond with material.

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent points!

@goatofpower

2 жыл бұрын

In fact, I'm really not sure if these minimal caulking lines will last. Over time things move, and the less caulking material there is the less it can stretch to accomodate movement.

@smoth0p3ratorc5

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts especially here in south Florida, I use a good amount and make sure there is enough to flex, I understand the end result needs to look as good on the outside but I shove the calking into the gap then wipe clean.

Thanks. From my most hated and constantly avoided part of the job to something that was easy and I'm proud of.

I can't remember a single time I caulked a joint that was perfectly uniform and sized for a pinhole at the widest point. This would be good for doll houses. The real world has expansion and contraction, and settling to worry about. A micro caulk bead will seperate from one of the surfaces over time.

@MotherAlgorithm

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much what I was thinking, I can't think of a job that needs such a little amount.

@ffcheatcodeexpress

2 жыл бұрын

Makes me wonder if hes ever done serious caulking. Like brand new houses that will be settling for the next five years you at least want 80 percebt of ur cracks to stay filled after a year or so.

@HogwartsBasement

Жыл бұрын

Maybe if your making a door

The orientation line is a great idea, especially since I don't see as well as I used to. I will try the v groove/sand today. I can add one thing (change) to your list; a damp sponge, like for tile work, is better than a rag. You can rinse it out easily. Plus you can use it while it is just laying on the floor or where ever, freeing up a hand. I find it better at cleaning my fingertips than a rag for this reason.

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip Carl! I will definitely try this.

Oh my gosh! This just taught me what I have been doing wrong for years and why my caulking always looked like cwap.

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! hopefully this can save you some time and make your future projects look better:)

@unreleasedmusic1410

3 жыл бұрын

Ong bro

@billprezioso3677

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I’ve I’ve heard of people who talk with a lisp but never one who types with one( CWAP) ?

This may be the best video on the internet right now. I learned and laughed. You've got my subscription now, as a new home owner.

Boom went my mind. I also have a container of water to dip my finger in. That really helps too. VERY GOOD INFO 👍🏽

This is a great tip but in my 30 years of painting I've never followed a carpenter that could leave a gap small enough where this tip would be viable

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, Stop painting apartment buildings:)

@Clovethelightrespectthepower

3 жыл бұрын

The funny carpenter ^ wow that was rich, what a come back. Is that passive aggression, or are you just a hater because he has been in business for 30 years and KZread is the only reason you still get calls?

@ajs96350

3 жыл бұрын

It would work if you followed me, my sister follows me to do the finishing and let me tell you, you don't want to piss her off.

@davidbalderston2751

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly! I actually worked one job where the trim carpenter said "don't worry, the painters will make my work look good. This was in a $3/4 million house back in 1984.

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Liability haha I still get calls from people I did work for 20 years ago. Thanks for checking out the channel:)

I always use masking tape, slow and more expensive way to do it but it works. I also use a clean wet finger although I was on a site years ago watching a professional mastic guy beading around a bath, he used a plastic block with a curve to form the finish on the mastic bead and he sprayed the bead first with very fine mist of water. He was a magician at work. So out I went and bought myself the same block, tried this method at home around our sink worktop, no masking tape and WOWEE, what a complete pigs breakfast. Had to wait for it to dry a couple of days before picking it all off and doing it my old fashion way. How I envy these clever people.

@darrenjpeters

2 жыл бұрын

Masking tape might be ok if you're a home improver, but it's waaaaay too slow for any tradesman. All the tips in this video are great. Especially the wet rag.

Great interior tips. Exterior painters appreciate having a gun that is not dripless. When you spend days behind a caulk gun, you want to give a good squeeze and then the gun spews caulk for several feet.

I always cut it at a 45 mid way down the tip and hold the gun sideways. Covers gaps without filling the gap and saves tons of caulking. Also use wet wipes like clorox instead of wet rags, keeps your finger super clean.

I literally was thinking the whole time “this is just way extra” but the demo at the end sold me hahah

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

haha

Thank you!!! Just getting ready to caulk my entire first floor after replacing ALL the baseboards. (Put hardwood throughout the entire house).

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Best Wishes!

Not only are you good at these videos, you're a Funny Guy Too!.. so you're fun to watch, good job and thank you for sharing your great knowledge!

So glad to hear someone other than my wife constantly talking about the micro tip 😅

“V” groove, orientation line added to my caulking game! Great tip! If I may add a tip. I have a spray bottle filled with soapy water. I Apply the caulking, give it a spray before i swipe, turns out smooooooth!

@pennywise5151

3 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed any problems with the setting after spraying?

@vinnyita

3 жыл бұрын

@@pennywise5151 nope, no problems. I set the spray bottle to mist, it’s basically dried up a minute after you swipe it.

@YTjndallas

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta use spit on your finger, or spray your finger with the soapy water. Plain water is not slippery enough.

@vinnyita

3 жыл бұрын

@@YTjndallas the soapy water is in the spray bottle, slides and glides!

@YTjndallas

3 жыл бұрын

vinnyita I’m very good with my caulk, and spit is slippery enough. Lol.

Probably would have saved myself a lot of hassle and my boss a lot of my wages had I watched this last week before caulking my first whole house 😂 Definitely going to use these tips next week, thanks for sharing!

As somebody who's spent the last month cleaning up somebody else's messy caulk lines from two apartments I second this message.

I am legit crying... This is the funniest video that could have randomly appeared on my homescreen. So happy I clicked on it! HILARIOUS

You got a sub out of me just for the quality of that caulking. Showing the 3 different ways really opened my eyes as to how much better of a job I could be doing. Thank you sir

Dude thank you. Im a tile setter who occasionally has to do some caulking/silicone. This helps big time!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

🍻

That micro tip idea is golden!

Wow! the orientation line is a life savior. Thanks bro!

1 more bonus tip I have discovered: buy some "Smartcap" caulking tube covers. They work surprisingly well at keeping the tubes useful for future jobs! They last sooooo long! Best money saver for occasional home DIYer 👍

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@kizzjd9578

3 жыл бұрын

My tubes last about 6 months in my trailer even if they haven't been opened lol

@davehallock3656

3 жыл бұрын

@@kizzjd9578 Gee, I just use a wire Red wire nut.

@steelframe

3 жыл бұрын

If you have a hot glue gun handy you can seal the tip quickly and keep your caulk (or construction adhesive) fresh for months, maybe years. I imagine melted candle wax would work as well. Just remember to blow out the candle if your using it on a tube of glue. The plug is really air tight and pops off easily for your next project.

@kizzjd9578

3 жыл бұрын

@@davehallock3656 What?

This is hands-down the best caulking video on KZread! So easy to follow and works like a charm. BTW: No thumbtacks in my house - but a straightpin from my sewing box/kit works great! I imagine a sewing needle would too. So if you have a sewing kit around....

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan! I’m glad the tips worked for you. Nice idea with the straightpin😁

@TheChupacabra

2 жыл бұрын

But how do you puncture the foil? If I jam a coat hanger down there it’s not going to be such a small hole afterwards 🧐

Great tips. The important thing here is that this is a great technique for baseboards, etc, but a micro-caulk line wouldn't be great for bathrooms as it wouldn't create a good water seal or allow for any movement in the joint before separating. Overlap onto both surfaces is required to ensure good adhesion, seal and flexibility.

@Jaze2022

2 жыл бұрын

My bathroom sink caulk gets moldy and separates. Any tips? The new caulk I apply don't even last as long as the caulking around the bath tub that came with the house.

@eugene5438

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jaze2022 Make sure there isn't any moisture behind the calking when you install it. Be sure you're buying silicone caulking, not latex. Just spend the money for the higher priced stuff. After all that work, you might as well make it last as long as you can, and i've learned you get what you pay for. And be sure you get an overlap on vertical and horizontal surfaces. While running your finger along the wet caulking doesn't always look as pretty, it helps to push the caulking into the crack and can help ensure better adhesion and sealing.

@davidinch2804

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jaze2022 Eugene is right. I'd go further and say to get kitchen and bathroom caulk as these have anti-mold ingredients. Also, make sure the joint is super clean (maybe some bleach to kill any hiding mold) and dry before applying the caulk and don't use a wet finger to finish it. The caulking tool kits provide the best finish without using your finger.

Thanks to you I'm now ready to use the little tip to squeeze the caulk into the crack.

AND when you are DONE and you STILL have material in the TUBE, use a wad of VASILINE in the cover cap to make SURE it will be ready to use next tiem (make sure to "bleed" the first couple inches out b4 using the caulking after that vagile thing)...

@benhelmuth9129

3 жыл бұрын

Or plug it with a screw

@davem1430

3 жыл бұрын

@@benhelmuth9129 Dono about your luck but every time I plugged it with a screw and came back to it say, months later, the entire tube was unusable...the Vaseline and cap seals out ALL air...jus sayin !!

@davem1430

3 жыл бұрын

NOWHERE in MY post did I mention to continue to use a screw...THAT is the guaranteed way to loose what is left in the tube...IF you are going to use a screw then just save yourself the trouble and throw the tube away when you are done !!

There were a lot of “thats what she said” moments . Thanks for the tips too!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Whenever caulking really matters, like tile to counter or tile to tub , I use that blue painters tape. Carefully put tape on a clean dry surface, let's say on the counter 1/8 from tile wall, then on tile wall 1/8 up from counter top. Apply caulk, smear caulk into gap with finger or tool. Keep edges thin. Remove tape immediately. And that is how the pros do it. And thank you for the video.

@daveparkes8539

2 жыл бұрын

That's fine for 3 ft. Try that after you just trimmed a whole house.

@jackfarrell4727

2 жыл бұрын

@@daveparkes8539 you sound like a bad carpenter and a very poor reader

Red Green has nothing on you. I found my new fav KZread channel. Thanks for the excellent videos. Back to binge watching.

@TheFunnyCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

😂thank you

The sandpaper and angle block would of never thought. Great tip

@TheFunnyCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

yairrdz thanks for checking out the channel:)

@williamforsythe5850

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip.. what a pun.

@profitting7403

3 жыл бұрын

Are u all serious!! Guys learn how to use it properly

"Just rummage your hand around, you'll find it." ☺

@lunapetunia3778

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what my bf told me >.>

I just followed all advice and it all works beautifully! Wow…I’m a professional.☺️😉Thanks man.

@kerlygerl

Жыл бұрын

Hey. I used two sanding sponges and held them together while sanding with the other hand. It’s all I had but worked like a charm!

@TheFunnyCarpenter

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Happy to help with the painful struggle known as caulking!🍻

Thank you so much. I learned a lot and did a nice job recaulking my tub due to your tips.