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Caulking Gun
How to Caulk Your Kitchen or Bathroom Sink
Copyright (c) 2010 Ron Hazelton
If you've ever tried caulking a kitchen sink or bathtub, you might have been frustrated with the mess or disappointed in the unprofessional result. But with a few tips, some practice and a handy product like Caulk Mate, you can easily achieve a seamless, professional-looking caulk job.
The first step is to acclimate the caulk. It's very important, especially with silicone, to allow the caulk to adjust to room temperature before applying it. Caulk that's too cold will be too stiff to flow smoothly out of the tube. And caulk that is too hot might become fluid or runny, which means it won't leave a smooth bead - a must for a professional finish.
Once the caulk is acclimated, you need to cut the tip of the caulk tube. Cut the nozzle close to the end, allowing for a smaller opening. You will find that a smaller opening helps keep you from overfilling the joint. It's also easier to cut more off of the tip than it is to try and work with a tip that's too large.
Once the tip is cut, load the tube into a caulking gun, and run a small test bead on some blocks of scrap wood to ensure that the opening is cut to the right size. You also want to practice using your caulk gun, to make sure you get a good feel for it and learn how to control the pressure.
Before you apply the caulk, use denatured alcohol to wipe away any grim, grease or dirt that could affect the way the caulk bonds with the surface. Once the alcohol has dried, you are ready to begin. Hold the caulk gun at a 45 degree angle and make one smooth, quick motion with squeezing the trigger with steady pressure.
You'll want to pull the caulk along the joint rather than push it; pulling it results in fewer blobs, since the caulk can move smoothly over any obstructionns. End the bead quickly so the excess product doesn't build up at the end of your bead.
The most important step in achieving a professional-looking and seamless caulking job is tooling. The easiest way to tool the bead is to simply use your finger to wipe away any excess caulk and make sure it's worked all the way down into the seam. This job can be messy, so consider using a product like Caulk Mate. You simply spray it onto the bead of the caulk and tool it with your finger. You'll get a smooth seam, and the excess caulk will wipe right off your finger, without any mess or stickiness left behind. When tooling the caulk, be careful to avoid excess tooling - scrape away too much of the caulk and you starve the joint of sealant (and waste a lot of caulk).
Again, it takes just a little practice to become a master at caulking. Your kitchen sink and bathtub or shower will have a seamless, professional-looking finish without the professional cost.
About the Author
Home improvement expert Ron Hazelton is host of the TV show "Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls." Interested in learning more about do-it-yourself projects? Visit http://www.ronhazelton.com or become a fan of "Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls" on Facebook
What is the best way to remove the nail from a caulking gun?
We tried using a pliers and also tried warming up the end of the gun. Neither one of these worked.
Cut the tip down the length. Then pull it out. Then use some tape tightly wrapped around the tip the mend the cut and make the tip useable again.
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