Caulk like a PRO (easier & faster)

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

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[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Black line on the long point of the tip is fire, and a quick little side sand to help the tip ride a little closer...also fire.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hahaha, you are indeed the funny carpenter. I like your videos good sir. They’re 🔥

[@HadassahHaman]

Thank you!❤

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching 😁

[@bradleyhewitt9999]

I've found one of the biggest things to get across to newbie caulk users is to stop cutting the tip so big and don't put so much on!! I also always have a wet rag in a small bucket of water nearby on the job. All the time. Helps a lot when keeping your fingers clean while caulking

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

The bucket of water is a good move. We use a lot of blue paper towels and wash our hands. I agree with you on cutting smaller hole as well 🫡

[@ChristySimmonz]

Love your videos! Is it necessary to caulk entire length-top/bottom of crown molding if some areas are flush to the wall?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We caulk the gaps. If it’s been caulked previously then you don’t have to caulk it. If it’s new trim then we caulk the entire length both top and bottom.

[@geanbechthold]

I like using the utility knife to cut the tube too. You can never have too many knives.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

The blade itself incites to deeds of violence

[@TeslaRules1856]

DYI'er here, Dynaflex 230 gets a lot of recommendations as the goto all purpose. Is Powerhouse much better ?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

It’s decent but I still prefer powerhouse for the type of work that I do. That doesn’t mean that 230 is bad, just a preference thing 🫡

[@alexandrepiche5609]

Thanks for tips! What areas necessitate more flex? Crown mouldings? Why? Thanks :)

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Some homes / areas of homes move more than others. If you notice a lot of joint movement then go with something like Shermax

[@travisburrell9926]

Do you ever use 1050 qd

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’ve used it, but I still prefer powerhouse. If we need something with more flex to it then I use Shermax

[@tserenhandtserenbadam8635]

Hello how to paint mdf kitchen. Pls advice me 😅

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’m assuming you mean kitchen cabinets. If that’s the case then that can be a tricky process. In general terms you need to use an adhesion primer, sometimes that means an oil based of shellac based primer. Then go over that with a finish paint like advance from Benjamin Moore

[@christianjenkinson1779]

Keep the nozzle as small as possible, lay a small amount of caulk, keep a small bucket of water with a rag with you, tool with a damp finger and clean the excess caulk off with the rag into the bucket. DONT USE PAPER TOWELL! The caulk residue dries on your finger and leaves a shit bead of caulk!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

That’s also an approach. The small nozzle opening works well if you’re trying to fill small gaps. Often you’ll need a thicker bead of caulk if the gaps are larger. We use paper towels to wipe our fingers not the caulk.

[@artistsunitedfront]

topgun or nuffin! long set up time but its killer

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’ll give that a try. We use powerhouse and sometimes shermax if we need more flex.

[@genecarden780]

Every time I see “ caulk like a pro” I know it will be 90% wrong. I’m a true professional caulker. My profession is caulking and waterproofing. Not a painter, plumber, carpenter, or glazier that does a little caulking. In less than 1 minute of your video you are 100% wrong. I’ve been a professional caulker for over 45 years. Acrylic latex is great for interior paint prep, but should NEVER be used in a waterproofing situation. Any exterior caulking is a waterproofing situation. Acrylic latex, in all of its forms are the lowest quality sealants available. Period. And any caulk used on the exterior should be a sealant. This is just one of the reasons residential sealants/ caulk lasts on average 5-7 years while commercial/ industrial sealants last on average 20-30 years. In general painters know absolutely nothing about caulking. I will give you that for untrained ( such as you and most homeowners )a finger is maybe the best tool, but you won’t see a true professional using a finger. ( if we did it would be worn down to the bone) Most of your points are valid but for interior only. You are a pro painter. You know very little about caulking. That is fact. You do know INTERIOR paint prep. But nothing about exterior caulking.

[@bellecraig]

I call baloney on the paper towels; you guys just wipe your fingers off on your pants and T-shirts, not paper towel! 😆

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Whoa whoa whoa…only when we run out of paper towels…or forget that we have paper towels.