Trim Caulking Secrets That Will Change The Way You Caulk!
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Sir, I've been a Finish Carpenter, Lead Carpenter for going on 19 years now. On the field today, we get a bunch of "KZhead" Carpenters. If they would find your videos, they would all be pros! The detail you put in your videos is spot on sir!
I can't stand most of these tiktok and youtube tradesman. There is one dude on tiktok that is the typical white boy finisher, and he is horribly inefficient. You can tell he has no idea what he is doing, because he thinks mesh tape is bad, and only uses premixed mud. Anyone with real experience knows you only use fast setting joint compound with mesh tape, as you can get a far stronger joint and get your block coat on in one pass before skimming with your premixed bucket mud. Yet all these people are on there worshipping the dude and getting the wrong information. It is frustrating.
Thank you very much
@@JasonEllingsworth Who's the person you're talking about? Thanks.
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KZhead can get most of us NOVICES in big trouble! What you folks do is as much art as skill…I have been humbled and absolutely understand why hiring a professional for anything that can’t be completed without 3 hours of cussing and eventually spending a minimum of at least what a professional would charge to do it once!!
35 years as a glazier, and caulking is a huge part of the job. Everything he says is spot on, so if you're going to try your hand at caulking for the first time, watch this again, and again if necessary. He's speaking the truth.
I am, and I am!
This video is a sigh of relief. I’m 29 and a first time home owner and grew up with NO handywork experience. But the past few months I had to learn. I hired one too many handymen that either charged me way too much or was more of a headache than anything. So I’ve been doing tons of research and that in its own has been a lot and often times fruitless. But this video..this video is a gold mine! Saving this for sure. Thank you! ❤
I am right there with ya my man!
Good for you! You will save tons of money throughout your life. Most things aren’t rocket science and KZhead is a great resource.
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OMG - the inuendos LOL! I run a construction company and can totally relate. My uncle gave me the best advice ever - you are never to old or to experienced to learn from others that are old or young. Always keep an open mind and share what you know. Thank you so much for sharing a good way to caulk.
Sound advice from your Uncle! If people would just listen to that advice! Most wont but let them learn the hard way!
Aside from the fact that you make some very informative videos, i absolutely LOVE that fact that you talk in a very normal volume and not in a 'yelling' tone like most other content creators.
The real deal never needs to raise a voice ...
As a noob DIY person... I really did appreciate you going over the various guns in the intro! And I also appreciate that you didn't waste a lot of time on it either. It was very concise and I quickly learned something I did not know before. That is what makes for a great help video! Cheers!
Hello from Canada, Tradesman for 20+ years. This is hands down the best tutorials on how to caulk on the net. I did not know about the different caulking guns or the 230 product. Now I know in less than 10 mins...definitely subbing. One of the jobs I dislike doing, after watching this vid I think things will go a lot easier. Doing it the hard way for 20+ years I think finally I will be able to reach perfection with these tools and techniques. Thank you 😎
I love the humour, the technical expertise,the pace and delivery of the information, I barely ever do any trim work...but I am still compelled to watch every video to learn something...you know for some day when I need it. Love the channel !
Wow, thank you!
I've been a remodeler /builder for 15 yrs and still picked up some good tips I'd never heard of before ! Thanks ! Ps- a tip I picked up from a pro painter that I love is using a tile /grout sponge (or 1/3-1/2 of a sponge) and a small bucket of water... Get the sponge wet, wring it out, and use that instead of your wet finger to smooth joint...works great for water based /acrylic caulks to smooth out, and saves your finger when you're doing a lot of caulking !
I'm a stone and tile installer, as well as hardwood and laminates. I often use color matched caulking with professional results. I like 1/16-1/8" to allow the caulking to fill the joint, but not so much it wants to belly out. I prefer 1/16". The tools I use are a bucket, 2 sponges, some t-shirt type rags (for smoothness), and a putty knife (I like 1 1/2") My proces goes as follows. I insert the caulk, trying to achieve an angle to fill the joint. I use the tip like a squeegee as I roll a constant bead in front of the tip. This fills the joint well. On a wider joint that's flat I might do 2 passes hovering the second pass a little. Step 2 I tool the joint if it's flat, or finger if it's a corner. Step 3 I sponge it clean. Normal for corners but flat edges I will try to wipe excess away from the joint delicately. Step 4 I wring out the t-shirt and wrap it around the putty knife, then tool it. I wrap it neatly on the corner I'm tooling with, swapping spots as needed to keep it clean. Step 5 I wipe the area clean. Caulking for paint I keep the putty knife handy for inside corners only. I don't use the t-shirt much on painters caulk, just a finger and/or sponge. The 2nd sponge I use to lay my gun tip on to drool and wipe the tip clean as I'm installing the caulk.
Marking the tip is a great idea. I would also recommend caulking the tops of any casings that are visible from a higher perspective somewhere in the home. Great video. Thank you
As a very amateur diy’er, this is this is the best instructional video I have seen! I also appreciate the extra info on the gun and caulk types.
This has the level of detail that shows that the author knows what he's talking about.
Thank you🍻
Yes, all these tips do work well.
Thank you, this is the most comprehensive and useful tutorial I've seen. I wish I'd have viewed it before I started. "Keep your tip clean." Best advice ever.
Nice tips. I started learning how to caulk back in the late 90's when I worked for a glass company down in Florida. We built Florida rooms from the ground up and installed sliding glass door units in homes/condos. All we used was polyurethane caulking. Though I had been working in the construction trade since 1985 I had never really learned how to properly caulk until the late 90's. It took me a good 3 years to learn how to caulk like a pro. It's not as easy as people think it is. Now I have my own restoration business that includes painting, all I use mostly is Sherwin Williams Powerhouse acrylic silicone and their acrylic urethane caulking. Great products in my opinion. One thing I also learned over the years is when tooling the caulk to always tool it both ways as to lay it down and into the cracks/seams and to get any air bubbles out that may have formed from tooling it only in one direction.
I watched a previous video of yours that helped so much as a complete newbie to caulking, and my bathroom looks fantastic thanks to your advice! Appreciate this one as well! Love the humour, there is no way of doing these videos without something coming out creepy, your subtlety had me in stitches!
Great to hear!
Thank you for teaching me all the tips and tricks for filling my cracks with caulk.
I’ve been putting off caulking my window trim because I really hate it. This video gave me a whole different view of the whole project and now I can’t wait to get started! Thanks for always keeping it fun 🤩❤️🤣
That the 90 degree, sandpaper match strike hack made SOOO much sense! Damn!! You are the GOAT in the carpentry game.
Just wanted say a big “Thanks” for making and posting this video. I am a beginner to caulking and, following your video, as well as caulking type and gun recommendations, my baseboards and trim look fantastic! Cheers 👍🏻
Having just (almost) finished the bedroom/bathroom remodel, I will apply these techiniques to the one remaining door casings! Excellent info...
Yes, I started using Dynaflex 230 thanks to your earlier recommendation and also started using the tiny condoms. Yes, some reference to the bevel angle and I just ordered this red caulking gun for early morning delivery tomorrow. Thanks a lot! I really appreciate you!
Thanks buddy🍻
Your the best at showing us what you do. I love to watch these, so clear and honest.😊
Thank you, I appreciate you watching.
I own and live in a motorhome. Water destroys motorhomes. Caulking is something we never want to do, can't trust anyone else to do, and are always doing - with very mixed results. Personally, I've never caulked so much in my life! I'm also 68 years old and arthritic. The easy squeezing gun is ordered. Your tips are fantastic, and I want to thank you. I just found your channel, and I subscribed. Now, can you make caulking fun? LOL
Aw you poor thing. Are you in UK or USA?
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your video allowed me to do the best caulking job I've ever done. Not even close in quality to any previous attempts of mine.
What have I stumbled upon! As a new homeowner, your page is literally what I need.
Much appreciated, brother. Great video, great info. Keep your tip clean, life advice for any man. Be well and take care.
Another pro tip, always store unopened tubes upright. I have had many issues with caulking guns pushing out material even after you release pressure. The tubes have air bubbles in them that if not stored upright will go into the middle of the tube.
I keep mine in a Home Depot bucket on my truck under a canopy, new ones and those used with mini condoms. Works great!
Thank you! I didn't know that
What a Christmas treat! Not only a masterclass in caulking but an absolute laugh fest. I had hoped you would go for an innuendo home run and complete the top with a “go slow and put more in for the large gashes” but it was pure gold regardless. Thanks for a great bit of entertainment and education again, a merry Christmas and all the best for a prosperous 2024
Ive had problems with my skin on the fingers when swiping caulk with em. I bought those nice little silicone slabs and those helped me alot. Good video man keep it up
Thank you for the tips on the types of guns. Been struggling with the old type long time and you just enlightened me. I will gladly pay the difference for the dripless one. Also for pointing out difference in elasticity of the DAP caulking types. Worth knowing.
I was given a great tip on caulking years ago from a painter friend. Always wet your finger before smoothing the caulk, but instead of just water, put a few drops of dish soap into a small bowl of water and dip your finger in it before smoothing. The caulk never sticks. And you can move it around to fix your gun blunders. After I learned this, I threw away every caulking tool I ever owned.
OMG hysterical! I had to keep going back and replay what I was trying to learn!
What a great video!!! No chit chat or background music. Clear, concise directions sprinkled with some humor. Subbed.
Wow, these are good tips. I stink at this. This is tremendously helpful.
Super super videos! Very informational and easy to understand. Great personality, easy and comfortable to listen to. Thanks a ton!
Good stuff! It's the little things that cause unnecessary trouble.
I have been caulking for almost five decades, great video, have been hired just to caulk for painters, general contractors, homeowners, use the techniques described also cut tip only as large as needed, have two different guns one for small gaps and large also watch the flow of caulk in the area that I would call the blind spot, if it gets wider than the tip you will get squeeze out on both sides, caulking is a skill that requires many hours to master, but these techniques will definitely make it easier.
Thanks for the great video. Some things I've never seen before, for the set up of a caulk gun. I'll definitely be trying some of these methods.
You had another video similar to this a while back. Possibly a year or so. You were showing how to do baseboards and that's how I discovered this type of caulk and your tutorial for proper application. Let me just say I went into this throwing out everything I thought I knew and I took your advice. My results were perfect the first time. I did new baseboards in my entire house. The application process was easy and the caulk also can be used on a fingertip to cover up the brad nails. Very little cleanup was needed and I just had a wet microfiber towel with me mostly just to clean up my fingers.
Thank you for the feedback- it is much appreciated! I always wonder how people make out with the tips in the real word. I was happy to remake this video because there was a bunch of thing I missed and didn’t explain particularly well in the previous versions. Thanks for watching 🍻
@@TheFunnyCarpenter thank you so much for taking your valuable time to educate the masses. Education is free online but people won't go and seek it. I'm doing a home Remodel and I'm learning how to do everything including electrical. Merry Christmas and thank you so much for your contribution to making the world a better place.
@@_BAD_MERC_thanks buddy, very kind of you to say🍻
I did the same. Bought the dripless gun after the last video which was also awesome!
I did also! @@MrBobisadog
Mr. Too Much Material reporting for duty. I needed this video. Thanks.
Any time!
Your videos are perfect.... Renovating as you go... 😂 Hope you will do the accent wall and the slat wall soon
Awesome video! I'm replacing my windows and tried these tips. Worked great.
Great video and info!! Another useful tip, most caulking guns come with a “tip cutter”, usually around the handle area. Discovered that a few years back and blew my mind, lol.
Looks easier than done. I tried several techniques and every time the result varies, so my problem is lack of consistency. Thank you for tips on preparations and links to good tools, I'll definitely try them. With experience I learned that in DIY, or any task for that matter, the result hugely depends on the quality of the tools and materials you use, not only on your skills.
Thanks for sharing you secrets. Lots of good information.
Merry Christmas Thanks for better ways to get tip to fill the crack better this holiday!!!
I always enjoy your videos and I always learn something. This one was definitely giggle worthy.😁
Thanks for watching 🍻
Great morning laugh , thanks for keeping things entertaining
Great info as usual. I've found after owning a handyman business for a decade, that the foil tape for duct work works incredible to seal up the caulking tubes. Merry Christmas!
Great tip!
No pun intended
Very helpful and well presented thanks
This is the best video in awhile! The innuendos abound! 😂💞
This man is a legend!
VERY well illustrated and described. Thank you :)
that caulking gun, dripless, is the EXACT one ive been using since jump, really a great value
Just squeeze out a bit of caulk when you are done and form a "cap" with wet fingertips . It pops off when you are ready to use it again. I've kept tubes like this for years with no problems. In fact, i have a tube of dark brown caulk that I've used for over 10 years that is still fresh.
Action-packed! So much good information, great audio, camera angles, and pacing.
Thanks Scott I appreciate it!🍻
Thank you for this video. I can't help but to notice the giggles....*one new subscriber
When caulking three ways, remember to pull out. Pro tip right there.
Doesn't need to, he got those tiny little condoms
Great instruction! Thank you
Absolutely great tips, innuendos are a plus! 🤣😂😆
Happy Holidays buddy🍻
The editing and audio transitions are amazing on this video.
Thank you very much
Seamless commentary to go with seamless caulking. Loved the straightforward information and tips. You're great on camera.
I appreciate that!
Nice job. Some good little tidbits!!!
I like your videos a lot! I have a little different method as a full-time caulker. maybe things you can try?🤪. When it's an acrylic based caulk and you paint afterwards just take the extra material off with a wet sponge and a bucket with water. The whole door will take less than a minute. Silicone based caulk can be taken off with some tools or a popsicle stick after spraying it with soapy water. For the best finish you have to take off the silicone with a tool or stick that has the right radius to take off the silicone in the whole length. Afterwards you go lightly with your finger over the silicone (after soapy water). Polymer based caulking you have to tape one or 2sides of depending on the situation . Spray it with soapy water and push the polymer towards the tape in long strokes. Take off the tape and tidy it up with your finger or a PALU(tool). Soapy water: 85% water 15% dish soap (colorless or light yellow will give you less/non marks on the walls). these are the real secrets!🤪 Disclaimer: not "fool proof" its a process you need to get the feel for it. Acrilic and silicone are easy, polymer will be more difficult.
Yeh, I chuckled at that moment as well 😅
Nice trick on sanding the tip with the homemade angle block
Great video..thank you. learned much
Excellent video, thanks!
Excellent video ❤
Great video. Well done and great pace. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you very much!
I hit the tip with a hammer to flatten it a little. Makes the caulking seam more narrow for a nice fine line on window and door trim
very helpful trick thank you
Great video tx. I see why I make such a mess. Too much material, incorrect tip. Getting the caulk in the crack will be a lot nicer now. Thanks for the tip. 🤔🤔😐😑
I like that angle using the sand paper! Like a light bulb went off! Lol
Good info. Keep them coming.
Can not stress enough how important a clean tip is.
Great tips. I think a wet rag is better than paper towels by far. Mainly cuz the rag doesn't stay wadded up when wet. I've seen tile guys spray clear windex on silicone before tooling. It keeps the silicone from smearing on the tile. Maybe that's worth a try for regular caulk jobs.
The sandpaper tip is killer! Thank you for that!
Use the tip to fill in the crack, pull out... Followed by the giggles, gotta love some unintentional dirt 😂 great videos. I will be doing repairs in my house after the builders damaged the skirting board installing new windows and doors in the house as well as plastering under the window ledges.
Definitely agree matching tip cut to gap size is key. Never start your day without a putty knife and damp cloth. 🙂👍👍
Thank you sir, for showing us you caulk.
Nice tips, I tend to like the tape method myself
This was very helpful and amusing. Thank you. I think the word you were struggling to find was Gap. lol
🇦🇺 Merry Christmas. All the best for the new year. 🎉
Thanks Maria:) hope you and your family a lovely holiday🍻
Thank you so much!
Thats a massive confirmation of caulking knowledge.
As someone with arthritis in my hands, I completely agree with the recommendation.
Thank you so much that was great
I work with my dad and watching him try to do a clean caulking job is an absolute nightmare, the amount of caulking he wastes is mind blowing, and his frustration with the job is astronomical... I caught on to what he was doing wrong pretty quickly, a lot of these tips are things I did naturally because they just make sense to me. Although I do like the idea of putting the chamfer on the tip and will definitely be doing that for my future jobs. Needless to say my dad doesn't do the caulking anymore haha
Much appreciated.
😂😂😂😂the innuendos!!! The more is he tried to avoid them, the more the stage was set😂 #keep the tip Clean # 😂😂
I’m glad you commented on the innuendo. I feel better about myself 😂
Great video, Awesome tips
Pneumatic caulk gun for the win (on full renovations). Will never come back to the manual. My wrist appreciates it and the bead is as consistent as can be. I’m not a pro but renovated my whole house.
I watched this video a week or two ago and then today got a chance to rip out the old caulk and re-caulk one of our windows using a bunch of tips I learned in this video. Turned out beautifully, way way better than I did before watching this. Had to come back to find the video to say something
Thanks for commenting buddy, always happy to hear the tips are useful🍻
Great instructions as usual! I had a carpenter install baseboards and one had a 3/8” gap at top edge so he chose to fill with dap painters caulk🤨. As expected, it shrunk and looks terrible. I suspect it will eventually crack. If I add some dynaflex will it stick to the cured painters caulk?
This is the 5th time you have put out a video on something that I was currently doing and they all helped me Finish the project way better than I would have. It is so weird dude. Thank you so much man!!!! I have a question. What do I do if a portion of my wall dips in like a 1/4-1/3 inch from the baseboard. How would I go about making it not look like crap?
Christmas gift!!
I consider my self pretty good at caulking, different methods for different applications using different materials...yours is the first vid I'd consider good extra knowledge...
Thank you.