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A Small Home Project-How to Caulk-You Can Do It

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Ellen Lott

This document provides instructions for caulking projects at home. It explains that the two main types of caulk are latex and silicone caulk, and lists their differences and best uses. It then outlines the supplies needed, preparation steps like cleaning the area and removing old caulk, how to load a caulk gun, applying the caulk in a bead, smoothing it, and letting it dry. The overall goal is to empower the reader to caulk their own projects and avoid repairs by following the provided steps.

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You can do it I will show you how!
You will Need: A tube of caulk Caulk gun Thin rubber gloves (optional) Sponge if using latex caulk
First determine which type of caulk you need: There are two basic types of caulk
The two types of caulk are: Latex and Silicone
The Differences Are: Silicone Latex Use on wood, walls & other Use on wet surfaces (around dry surfaces sinks, faucets, tubs) Dries fast (2 hours) Mold & mildew resistant Can be painted Wont shrink or crack Can be used to patch small Use on ceramic holes and gaps tile, glass, metal, plastic & wood Flexible but can shrink Not paintable
Next Be sure to follow package directions Temperature and weather are important! Clean area to be caulked Remove dirt, grease and moisture Remove old caulk
Bead Size The bead is the caulk that comes out of the tube The size of the bead depends on the amount of caulk you need to fill the gap or hole You can control the size of the bead by where you cut the nozzle on the tube of caulk
Bead Size The size of the bead depends on where you cut the nozzle. The closer to the end the smaller the bead. The further from the end the larger the amount of caulk.
Loading the Caulk Gun Push lever at end of gun and hold in place At the same time pull metal bar back to allow room for caulk tube You can now use nozzle (also called spout) cutter on the side of the caulk gun
Push Lever Pull metal bar to allow room for cartridge.
Ready to use The caulk gun is loaded and ready to go!
Applying Caulk Apply caulk to surface Smooth using gloved finger Try to avoid excess, use a small amount
Before Note gap in corner of moulding
After Gap is filled.
Smooth it out! Latex-use a damp sponge Silicone use gloved finger Be careful silicone is sticky
Let Surface Dry For Latex allow 2 hours to dry For Silicone allow 24 hours to cure
Congratulations! By caulking your own projects you can: Avoid costly repairs Not have to rely on others to help you Be empowered because you can to it yourself!
You can do it! Give it a try!

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A Small Home Project-How to Caulk-You Can Do It

  • 1. You can do it I will show you how!
  • 2. You will Need: A tube of caulk Caulk gun Thin rubber gloves (optional) Sponge if using latex caulk
  • 3. First determine which type of caulk you need: There are two basic types of caulk
  • 4. The two types of caulk are: Latex and Silicone
  • 5. The Differences Are: Silicone Latex Use on wood, walls & other Use on wet surfaces (around dry surfaces sinks, faucets, tubs) Dries fast (2 hours) Mold & mildew resistant Can be painted Wont shrink or crack Can be used to patch small Use on ceramic holes and gaps tile, glass, metal, plastic & wood Flexible but can shrink Not paintable
  • 6. Next Be sure to follow package directions Temperature and weather are important! Clean area to be caulked Remove dirt, grease and moisture Remove old caulk
  • 7. Bead Size The bead is the caulk that comes out of the tube The size of the bead depends on the amount of caulk you need to fill the gap or hole You can control the size of the bead by where you cut the nozzle on the tube of caulk
  • 8. Bead Size The size of the bead depends on where you cut the nozzle. The closer to the end the smaller the bead. The further from the end the larger the amount of caulk.
  • 9. Loading the Caulk Gun Push lever at end of gun and hold in place At the same time pull metal bar back to allow room for caulk tube You can now use nozzle (also called spout) cutter on the side of the caulk gun
  • 10. Push Lever Pull metal bar to allow room for cartridge.
  • 11. Ready to use The caulk gun is loaded and ready to go!
  • 12. Applying Caulk Apply caulk to surface Smooth using gloved finger Try to avoid excess, use a small amount
  • 13. Before Note gap in corner of moulding
  • 15. Smooth it out! Latex-use a damp sponge Silicone use gloved finger Be careful silicone is sticky
  • 16. Let Surface Dry For Latex allow 2 hours to dry For Silicone allow 24 hours to cure
  • 17. Congratulations! By caulking your own projects you can: Avoid costly repairs Not have to rely on others to help you Be empowered because you can to it yourself!
  • 18. You can do it! Give it a try!