Applying a caulk seal is a basic home improvement skill within reach for almost any homeowner. But there?s more to it than squeezing a tube. With these home improvement tips, you can learn how to caulk like a professional.
As one home improvement expert puts it, applying caulk is like ?decorating a cake.? The trick is a steady hand and even pressure. But unlike cake icing, caulk is a sticky, quick-drying silicone substance. Here are some tips for how to handle caulk.
How to Prepare for a Caulking Project
How to Apply Caulk
- Create a uniform bead.?Test it over a trash can first. When you?ve found the right pressure to produce an even bead, run the applicator along the entire length of the seam.
- Hold the tip at an angle.?Also hold the tip of the caulk applicator slightly above the surface of the seam.
- Smooth the caulk.?Use your finger, a plastic spoon, or a rounded ice cube. If you are using your fingers, you may want to wear latex gloves or wet your hands with water and dish soap.
- Fill the bathtub.?If caulking a bathtub is your home improvement project, fill the tub three-quarters full of water before you begin. The weight of the water causes the tub to sag while the caulk dries, preventing the seam from cracking and breaking later.
A Cleanup Tip:?Remove silicon from your hands by rubbing them with a plastic bag.
Follow these home improvement tips, and your caulk seal can be the icing on the cake of your kitchen or bath project.
Article by Clare Kaufman, Repair-Home?Columnist.
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