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Best tool for job: Caulk
Posted on 3/15/14 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 3/15/14 at 12:52 pm
Is the finger pretty much the world standard for spreading caulk? Is there a better or more suited tool than the finger?
I've bought a few of the spreaders from tv ads and they don't come close to the performance of Mr. Pointer.
I should probably get back to work but I hate caulking.
I've bought a few of the spreaders from tv ads and they don't come close to the performance of Mr. Pointer.
I should probably get back to work but I hate caulking.
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Posted on 3/15/14 at 12:54 pm to DLauw
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:00 pm to aaronb023
Other than the use of a good caulk gun that allows rapid release of pressure on the tube and has a correctly cut tip for dispebsing utilized in a smooth sweeping ng motion, there is no better caulk smoother than a finger. Especially if the finger was licked.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:16 pm to DLauw
Using the finger wrapped in a wet towel gives a smoother spread. Always gotta wipe with the towel after.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:18 pm to DLauw
The most important thing is not to put too large a bead in the crack you are looking to fill. Smoothing latex cailk with a licked finger will work. The guys that do the caulking/ glazing on the windows and expansion joints on large buildings like skyscrapers all carry around a bottle of Ivory Liquid dishwashing soap. They put the soap in a small cup and dip their finger when smoothing a bead of caulk. It comes out very smooth and no caulk sticks to their fingers. They mostly use solvent based caulk, but I have used it on latex caulk with good results.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:19 pm to tigersownall
Definitely gotta wipe your fingers after playing with your caulk.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 1:25 pm to doublecutter
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The most important thing is not to put too large a bead in the crack you are looking to fill.
agree completely...if you are making a mess, then you are putting too much caulk down...
Posted on 3/15/14 at 5:29 pm to Bleeding purple
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use of a good caulk gun that allows rapid release of pressure on the tube and has a correctly cut tip
These are the most important, other than wetting your finger before smoothing.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 5:52 pm to DLauw
I agree with the "wet willy" approach to caulking. Some pros use a square sponge to get a sharper edge.
A common mistake is buying a non paintable caulk for a paintable surface. Read the label.
A common mistake is buying a non paintable caulk for a paintable surface. Read the label.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:13 pm to doublecutter
Rul #2 of caulking:
No matter how bad you need to, don't pick your nose.
No matter how bad you need to, don't pick your nose.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:35 pm to DLauw
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Is the finger pretty much the world standard for spreading caulk? Is there a better or more suited tool than the finger?
My wife's fingers are much better than mine on the caulk.
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