Apply the caulk. Open the tube of caulk by snipping off the tip at a 45-degree angle, or use the cartridge’s built-in snipper if it has one. Puncture the tube’s seal with a small nail or similar item. Position the caulking gun at a 45-degree angle. Press the material firmly, b...
Caulking is an easy way to seal up the cracks and gaps between building materials. It can be used to seal around window frames, plumbing pipes, wood-to-brick joints and just about anywhere else that allows air into your home. It also can be used to seal around bathtubs and sinks, and...
Caulking seems like a relatively easy home project until you make an enormous mess of your bathroom doing it. Here's how to caulk a bathtub, shower or sink properly.
Before you can put a bead of nice, fresh caulk around your bathtub or window, you need to remove entirely the bad old stuff. Here's how.
If you try to paint minutes after caulking, the paint-brush bristles will remove the caulk from the gap. Use the putty knife to remove excess caulk from places in the woodwork that get filled with excess caulk. You want to do this just after you wipe the caulk with the sponge. Watch ...
Using a dehumidifier in areas prone to dampness, such as the basement. reduced dampness decreases the likelihood of attracting cockroaches and addressing asthma and allergies Cockroach-Proofing Storage Areas Follow these tips for cockroach-proofing storage areas: Store food in sealed containers. Use diat...
not go. Select kitchen and bath or silicone caulk for a shower drain, as these types are designed for areas with a lot of moisture. All it takes is a bead or two of caulk using your caulk gun, so if you are comfortable using a caulk gun then caulking your drain should be a breeze...
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Make sure a one-eighth-inch space is between each tile before you start the caulking process. You may use acrylic-latex or silicone caulk. The acrylic-latex option is the best choice if you’re looking for an inexpensive caulk.In addition, it will easily adhere to wood and a variety of...
You can apply caulk to seal air leaks between stationary objects, such as the wall and window frame, and weather stripping for cracks between moving objects, such as operable windows and doors. Weather stripping and caulking are simple air-sealing techniques that typically offer a return on inves...