Few People Know About This Silicone Trick | Do Perfect Silicone Every Time

[@randygreen007]

Let’s take a moment to thank the creator of this video for allowing us to see the tips without having to sit through hours of useless dialogue with blaring music in the background! This is how every instructional KZbin video should be. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@cavanhaguitar]

Total agree!!

[@vaguincolombia]

before youtube starting to monetize videos, all "teaching" videos were like this.

[@chrisyoung8759]

Man that was refreshing. Straight and to the point without alot of I love the sound of my voice and I love me dialog. A normal video like this would have been at least 15 minutes and I would have fast forwarded it within 5 seconds. I have to tell everyone about this.

[@cashflowglo7262]

Bravo !

[@stevenwatts3709]

Brilliant

[@DiannaAtherton]

I wish other KZbin channels would learn from this. This is how you make an enjoyable video without all the jibber jabber, introduction to my channel etc etc etc. Well done.

[@MF-qf7bs]

This is the third video I've saved done by this person. Painting edges, reusing old paint brushes and rollers and this one. All of them providing excellent tips and using visuals instead of blah blah blah - talking to me like an idiot - made it so much more pleasant to learn from. Thank you so much!

[@ailynquintana214]

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[@JohnLovell-FTW]

This is the most value packed two minutes and forty-one seconds I've ever seen for caulking. Thank you!

[@NikosPer]

Yes!

[@polishboypl8911]

Hahah 🤦‍♂️

[@lostpony4885]

Multiply by 10000 for time saved

[@falcon_7]

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[@SJmystic]

Great tips, but more impressive is how well the video was done. To show us the results from different choices makes it so clear how well the tips work. Thanks for taking the time to share the information in such a powerful way!! 👍

[@mark2b280]

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[@mark2b280]

U ++

[@vdubplate]

Yea and no bs intro just to the point

[@robinharwood5044]

You don't need sound. Just watch the video and everything is clear.

[@Cheezwizzz]

😂 Powerful way?!

[@초롬인]

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[@HAL-dm1eh]

As a residential painter we always cut the tip at an angle like that, and we kept a bucket of soapy water to soak the rags in we use to wipe our fingers on. It served to both do what you demonstrated and easily wipe the caulk off our fingers. It also dissolved the caulk on the rags into the water which made them endlessly reusable.

[@youngrobe9049]

Professional painter as well. Commercial and residential. I almost lost it when he busted out the tape. I’ve fired people for using tape.

[@bukwok]

I always cut the tip flat, that work better work on limited space , and never need to looks the tip facing wrong side or not, flat or angle still got same result, its about how you put your the angle and speed, sometimes when you doing these so long, both moth make it work,sometimes got the feel adjust speed and squeeze pressure make it work, when i was younger doing these kind of job seal windows and fire wall,around 10 boxes a day, like 120 pcs everyday,start from 69 floor dwon to floor, one time i got prank, they said no lift/elevator today ,need carry few boxes walk up to 69 floor, at one points my right arm way bigger than left arm,then i change to left hand try to balance out,that make me double gunner...? i hate that job, but no complaint, i think when younger way easier pickup or learning skill, i guess kids finish school first at least, i mean too many way, you always finger it out which one work for you ,when i saw this video all the memories back ,haha...sorry for my poor english.

[@larrydickman6016]

@@youngrobe9049 Fired people for using tape? You probably can't hang onto employees cause you seem like you'd be a real dick to work for.

[@josiatokirina1788]

Brilliant tips! I have always used the angle tip method, but spraying the soap and water before smoothing was amazing. Thank You!

[@manfredfriedrichzimmermann8061]

Mit Spucke geht es auch.

[@GaisaSanktejo]

@@manfredfriedrichzimmermann8061 Eew

[@manfredfriedrichzimmermann8061]

@@GaisaSanktejo Nur fragen, gebe gerne. Hab genug für 1111 Meter.

[@randallmarsh446]

Im 60 yrs old and this kind of stuff goes to show you can still learn something new everyday! I been in construction and remodeling off and on for the last 40 years and never thought of this trick with a caulking gun.Thank you very much.

[@chezzaz]

The masking tape method is reasonable but leaves a very small step at the edge of the bead. The soap and water method is my preferred method. The dressing of the nozzle, into the corner using the wet and dry is something I've not seen before and is such a simple and effective idea. Really impressed with this video. Give yourself a pat on the back.

[@bunnybubs757]

I Have never Caulked before ., i wish I knew WTH he’s doing 😂 Looks helpful Tho

[@fakename1656]

Took me 20yrs to learn that soap water method. Cant wait to try it out

[@carolking1502]

40 years around construction, and never saw the soap and water! Off to caulk!

[@jizzmonkey9679]

@@fakename1656 it's great,it runs behind parts of the silicone preventing it from sealing properly.

[@chrisgraham2904]

Sanding the applicator tip was a new one for me. Will try it.

[@davidkunkle3262]

Been a maintenance man for about 17 years now and never knew about that soap and water trick for silicone. I'll definitely be adding that to my tool bag 👍

[@davidkunkle3262]

@F JB no I've always been pretty clean with silicone and just used a caulk tool and a rag. So to me I never needed another technique just thought this was a good one. You can step down off your pedestal now. Also saying on the back that you can wash up with soap and water does not show that technique 🤷.

[@davidkunkle3262]

@F JB just in case my caulking tool breaks 🤣🤣🤣🤡. Common Sense tools break so if I have to use my finger I would like to spray some soapy water on it now with yeah common sense 🤣🤣

[@davidkunkle3262]

@F JB no silicone doesn't wash off with water and they don't show you that technique on here. Funny there's a bunch of other people who are in the construction business who are saying that this was three good techniques that they showed us. But yes you are right amongst the thousands of comments saying this was a good idea 🤣🤣🤣. If the silicone is already on your skin it's also extremely difficult to get off even with soap and water. I'm obviously talking to a person who works at Wendy's

[@ibukunsokeye4559]

This is a model instructional video! No jingles, no blabbing! Just Action! Great content! Thank you.

[@shereenrambocas74]

Hi…I just stumbled upon this video and I want to thank you so much for this - it’s very informative plus no useless noisy dialogue. Great!! As a female I can use these types of videos. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@GaisaSanktejo]

Believe me, doesn't matter what gender you are; two of those methods are new to me and since I do use silicone and caulk often enough, ANY chance of improving how I apply silicone/caulk and keep my work clean is a bonus!

[@jlebo001]

Can you please demonstrate how to manage caulking around a corner and also in a corner and up the wall where caulk lines cross/meet up, around tub faucets and spouts and other awkward areas. For those of us who are beginners, these areas are especially problematic partly because of our lack of speed, as the caulk is starting to skim over before we get a chance to smooth it out. Fantastic video!

[@utubeape]

The real Professionals cut the nozzle a bit fatter and push the silicon instead of dragging the nozzle, and use the nozzle as the smoothing tool as they go along, without having to go back along the bead. Its hard to imagine, but you have to keep a ball of an even size in the end of the nozzle

[@starvethebeast6480]

I like the sand paper trick to shape the dispenser on the tube. Until now, I thought I was the only one who knew you could do this. I had discovered this trick on my own years ago while I was working for a painting company. I was one of only 2 employees that the boss trusted to caulk. The wet surface/finger trick is great too; I usually use a rag for this. The tape trick I'm gonna have to try. 👍

[@درعحلب5005]

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[@pg8605]

I had problems with the wet surface silicone wont adhere to the edges.

[@TheDeLectronics]

heck ya tiny things like that blowing my mind

[@dferret4596]

Cool story bro.

[@OrganicGreens]

I use a similar trick for fitting plastic and aluminum pipes. You can use sandpaper to get a prefect curve

[@sevengodsstark7966]

I just re did my bathroom using your tips. I love you ✌🏾❤️🇬🇧

[@gsdbellaoneone9325]

I LOVE THIS !!!! Great tips - thank yoouuu !!! Great to have such clear demonstrations without all talking & music that others use.

[@makemyburdenlight]

You understand my adhd brain. It's fast, easy to understand, and nothing I need to fast forward through. I love you.

[@eileenfb1948]

Thank you, I feel I can now do around the bath myself. Technique is everything. Doing it right!

[@maxjointoyeurpro5994]

Bonsoir mon ami 👍👍 bravo pour ta dextérité et tes idées je réalise des joints de puis 25 années . Je te félicite ✨✨🌈🌈✨✨🌈🌈💯

[@radscot]

The nozzle and corner mounted sandpaper trick was a totally new one to me; thank you! :-)

[@LaxBboys]

This the best video for visual learner like me. Thanks!

[@j.darrel517]

Absolute genius. Thank you for posting I have had a terrible time with caulking. Now with these tips I should never have a problem again.

[@Yo-gp4ib]

Quick and to the point. Can’t get any better than that. I don’t mind the lack of talking either.

[@craig7887]

You're my hero! I just finished caulking our bathroom and made almost all of those mistakes. I wish I saw this earlier!

[@درعحلب5005]

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[@jimruby9657]

I don't have any projects coming up that will require caulking, but I just had to watch because I always learn something new from The Maker's videos!

[@bravofoxable]

Thanks for this, you helped a lot of people by sharing these tips. Just the other day I had to re seal around my kitchen sink and bath, wish I knew this sooner 🤦🏻‍♂️... Silicon can be VERY frustrating to work with. Those soapy water and masking tape tips are winners! 👏🏻 👍🏻👊🏻

[@beltfedTODDRULZ]

You can also use Acetone to clean up Silicone Carne whether your scraping old stuff off or knocking your bead down a cleaning up the excess.

[@xaviergoossens822]

Magnifique explication? D'une clarté que Mr. Tout-le-monde aura vite comprise sans un mot. Bravo et merci Monsieur.

[@dianea3324]

The one with the tape is what I always used. But the trick with the soapy water was great. Thanks for t he tips.

[@user-tc2ky6fg2o]

But be careful, the silicone does not stick to a wet surface. So it is not so good solution. I use the tape version, I draw the material to a minimum thickness at the tape edge. Then comes the soapy water and the last smoothing after removing the tape.

[@Petesworkshop2225]

I believe the tape method gives the best seal and adhesion. Getting silicone wet messes it up.

[@sherrykendrick1765]

Thanks for these tips. My husband goofed up on our bathtub/shower. Now i can do it the right way.

[@kathybricco1464]

Fantastic...you are going to save me a ton of time next time I have things to caulk! Thank you so much!

[@kamalchandar2402]

I wish my KZbin home has shown this video a 6 months back. U r a genius. This is ultimate ❤

[@cerealkiller4248]

I knew the soapy water trick, I’ve used the tape too, but sanding the tip was new to me 👍👍👍

[@aldemarpereira6027]

Uma verdadeira aula muito bom mesmo, parabéns por dividir seus conhecimentos esse e o VERDADEIRO PROFISSIONAL NÃO TÊM RECEIO DE ENSINAR OU PASSAR CONHECIMENTO PARABÉNS FICA COM DEUS E MUITA SAÚDE

[@jemeliatube]

To avoid any deviation from "ideal" result I use 45 degree cut dispenser tip + 2 masking tapes + small plastic spoon for the first run (this forms really nice and solid silicon incurvation) + very slight run of soapy finger to finish. The end result might be reviewed by microscope :) Of course this is not for fast and effective daily routines, it's purely DIY for perfectionists :)

[@PietertV]

Thanks, going to use that spoon trick!

[@sourigrise4963]

Ah oui très bonne astuce, merci😊

[@MunnyLerner]

Thank you, that was fantastic. I've done the tape thing with some success. But, I'm very excited to use the sand paper to properly shape the tip! The audio was a nice change-up as well, kinda gave it a 2001 Stanley Kubrick ambience.

[@justinandrus6731]

These are some good tips but from somebody that uses a lot of caulking while installing Stainglass doors and windows I would have to honestly say that these are very case specific uses. For example if you’re running a bead around a window frame that’s in a brick house or if you have very long runs to make using tape or the hair soap water specifically the soap water on porous surfaces might not be the best tip to use. But on smaller applications on nonporous surfaces yeah good stuff

[@user-ye9ph5iq5z]

You are amazing, I hate using caulk and screw it up every single time and have four years. I am going to remember this video forever. Thank you

[@markfowler9352]

Important there are no gaps in the bead before spraying soapy water. Silicone won’t bond if water is behind it. I roughly smooth it first then apply the spray before the the final smooth.

[@claudecharvet2537]

Très bonne astuces merci

[@AmatureDJGermany]

Also regular water after ya fit is ok to just damp your finger really never need much at all just your finger to be "moist" hehe

[@gigitolotto1010]

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[@theobserver9131]

And like everyone else is saying, this is a really excellent way to instruct people! Perfect video style. Thank you!

[@ri4292]

I totally agree!

[@MrFARTSANDWICH]

I'm finally going to look like a caulk Master around my friends

[@giantsbane9706]

Dont just look like the caulk master. Be tha Caulk master

[@randallsmerna384]

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID! 😂😂😂😂

[@giantsbane9706]

@@randallsmerna384 💪🏽

[@robertmartin8762]

That was indeed one of the best under three minute clips. Nicely done ol boy, nicely done👌👌👌

[@andrewmorgan1802]

Great video. I use tape but always follow up with a soapy finger to smooth down the edges.

[@SuperDubess]

Lol not even kidding. Caulking my bathroom today and here is the perfect video! Thanks!!!!!

[@peterwhite4839]

You are absolutely brilliant! All of your instructions & videos are priceless, especially for all of the welding types! Thank you so much!!!

[@shan00r]

This is the best version of tips and tricks video. Salute the creator of this video.

[@valigen3935]

Да. Спасибо. Не знал, хотя пользуюсь часто. С меня лайк и подписка. Ждем новых идей

[@albertmarine6973]

It's cool.

[@fnnnknorth]

Probably the best video on caulking on KZbin 👏

[@yassergohiny4691]

Actually one of the best videos ever concerning this silicon issue.

[@kaybee5150]

I dig the abrasive paper hack. Never seen that before. Thanks a bunch for a great no nonsense video.

[@ti_che_pes]

Как человек,который изготавливал аквариумы,подтвержаю действенность данных способов.Супер.

[@davidwee6927]

Thank you for your idea of using silicon trick to obtain almost a perfect work done.

[@polaczkiwniemczech]

Niesamowite... dobrze że są takie filmiki na KZbin bo jak ludzkość robiłaby silikon.

[@nifurooksazynator9614]

Ooooo Tak! To zmieniło moje życie tyle lat żyłem w błędzie , nie wiem jak ktoś wpadł na ten sposób chyba musi być jakimś mędrcem 😂Jprdl 😂

[@piotrkubiak5257]

Parodia no żesz kurna parodia 😂😂😂

[@beachbum4691]

Brilliant and sneaky (clearly sneaky deserves a much better press) no noise (they call it music) no wasted time. Thank you :)

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Maker. Very cool. I am pretty good at laying caulk, but your way puts me to shame. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍

[@agustinabianchi687]

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[@charliewatkins437]

I've caulked for many years, but learned new and better ways today! Well done!!!

[@renealbaladejo3698]

Awesome tutorial. Súper applications. Every homeowner should watch this video. Thank you

[@만물박사인귀]

wow! The general public may know it, but it is a very useful and easy method for housewives to know. Fighting!

[@craighanzi1039]

It's kinda cool to see someone else who goes to the same lengths as I do, and I never tried soapy water, but it makes perfect sense. Thank you and keep on putting out excellent ideas

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[@lor3nzo666]

Everything in this video shows a bad way of doing this. Cutting the nozzle at 45 degrees means it will apply less force in pushing it inside the edge; soapy water looks nice but means the edge of the silicon won't adhere properly; masking tape will leave a slightly raised edge that, ultimately, will let water sit on it and cause mould. Look up Charles DIYte who shows all of this very well.

[@LiveHappy76]

Yes, it's definitely cool when anyone goes into details and invests the care to achieve excellence! I will never forget the quote I saw on a university professor's office door: The world is run by C students. It really helps to keep this continuously in mind.

[@4braid]

@@lor3nzo666 Agree 100%. Soapy water is a no no if you want the silicone to adhere properly. Good video apart from that.

[@AaronRiegel]

Best instructional I've ever seen on caulking! Thanks

[@Locke99GS]

Don't spray soapy water directly on the joint. Instead put it _only_ on your finger. The reason is that any places where the caulk was not touch, when being spread over with the finger, the caulk will not stick to the surface. This is particularly an issue in those cases where there was the occasional gap in the caulk when laying it. You'd think that is no big deal cause you can fill the gap when you run your finger over it, but if you've filled that gap with soapy water, then the caulk will not stick to the surface inside that gap. Even if it looks good, that lack of adhesion is not considered waterproof and can not be trusted to provide any holding power. Best to try to lay a good bead that does not require using your finger at all, but if you have to use your finger, wet _only_ your finger with soapy water to prevent the caulk from sticking to it, and use shorter strokes when wiping.

[@scottspeig]

Interestingly, there are plenty of other professionals' tips that say "never use wet" but to use a dry finger but wipe on cloth regularly. The reason for not using wet is that silicone hates water.

[@LOREGUINNESS]

Agree, well explained.

[@stephenjobe9944]

It's clips like this that truly help the DIY community to bond.

[@nickcowley5668]

That’s a siliconment Jobe.

[@stephenjobe9944]

I feel cornerd.

[@pha4614]

The masking tape one is a poor way to apply silicone. When it is smoothed out the silicone is 'feathered' onto masking tape. Therefore when the tape is lifted, so too is the silicone which then forms a lip on both edges of the application.

[@carlsuits658]

Follow with a soap spray and smooth with finger

[@DunkinBiscuits]

@@carlsuits658 there's no point using the masking tape if you are going to use the soap spray anyway, just use the soap spray. The masking tape is for if you dont have soap spray to use

[@cherryvanspice829]

Your tips helped me so much in my new apartment ☺️ thank you 🙏

[@anagarrido163]

Estou escandalizada com a técnica 😲🙌 muito bom!

[@filipiherman7178]

sim

[@notalegalalien]

Eu tambem...nao somente escandalizado como tambem aloprado e boquiaberto! E outros demais adjetivos...

[@surchandrathokchom8043]

Just perfect, very specific, to the point, no waste of time very best demonstration... Thanks.

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

Perfect 👍 presentation

[@mandatethis8024]

The sandpaper trick is awesome! , i already use the pen to mark the 45* angle, the sandpaper just made my laborious day!!!

[@SUN-it6rf]

Love it ! Going to try ! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lostpony4885]

I wondered about nozzle trim, great info and the soap secret.....pure gold

[@HectorDomino.]

I love the way he shows "NO" with his finger... 😂

[@uppereast74]

Got to pipe in on how well these videos are designed. Simple clear instructions. Excellent solutions to common problems.

[@andreykarachinov6454]

"Сильное открытие" для этого уже всё готовое есть и на колпачке насечки и шпателя спец.для силикона

[@MD-gc4xq]

Probably the best video I’ve seen for doing the job without any supporting crappy dialogue 👍👍👍👍👍

[@unclebadger597]

Went from "yeah, no duh" to "that's the best I've ever seen" in like 30 seconds 👍

[@matakss]

Wow, just wow. Didn't know about this. I was caulking today and boy what a mess. hahaha next time I'ma apply this technique

[@beltfedTODDRULZ]

When i was a apprentice in the trades i had a Boss that would not let me touch a caulk gun and would pay me to watch a Master use a caulk gun for my first year with him. IMO the hardest caulk joints to master are going into irregular stone and brick, you have one shot and you don't want a smeared mess on your hands

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Perfect every time - the things I did wrong - I’m a chaulk freak so u taught me soo much , thanks ..

Excellent; living and learning! Thanks.

[@mojomojo5779]

16 million views and only 110k likes for an awesome video like this? Come on, guys. Show some appreciation for ideas you will surely use

[@Ghost-fc3kc]

I just found out your channel, It's very helpful, you earned my subscription.

[@istrubindaserranegra1497]

Excellent tips! Thank you!

[@cristinatrautmann]

Obrigada. Estava precisando desta dica. Seu canal nos ajuda bastante.

[@possums1010]

wow! - just WOW! Am a little concerned at how much I liked this vid! THANKS!

[@startectecnologiaeseguranc7317]

Excelente técnica.

[@karbofoss4003]

Про мыльную воду вообще супер! Сколько работал с силиконом, все что изложено в ролике использовал, кроме мыльной воды! Век живи - век учись!

[@JoaoAlves-rw7sk]

Nossa e eu usava totalmente errado agora aprendi corretamente obrigado 🙂✌️👍

[@sighthound5449]

Thank you. I can’t wait to impress my husband with my silicone technique and skill. 🤭

[@DIY-design]

Świetna robota😀

[@TRACKERS4]

Ja to i tak bym spaprał bo zle tasme papierowa bym nakleił :)

[@jarekjarekjarecki7914]

@@TRACKERS4 patyk od lodow jest super do silikonu .

[@PlayerLeonardo]

The soap water trick is briliant! Thanks for the tip ;)

[@t0rxe]

I don't recommend using the tape method since it pulls the silicone away from the tile and creates a micron sized gap for water to sneak behind, thus making the new bead prone to lifting prematurely. Also, prepping the surface is extremely important. Clean it with alcohol, Windex or or mentholated spirits to remove any oils to help with proper adhesion.

[@Davenufc]

No-nonsense Straight to the point 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevestubberfield3528]

Using tape isn’t ideal unless you tool the silicone of the masking tape when you peel it off it will lightly lift the edges of the silicone and leave a lifted frilly edge. Best to use soap water and if you don’t want to use your finger make a pointing tool out of plastic or wood soaked in the same soapy water.

[@LiveHappy76]

Thank you for your excellent comment and tips! When I saw him demonstrate the masking tape method, I sensed it could be problematic...the exact result probably depends on the expertise and/or luck of pressing the finger just right so the silicone/caulking thickness tapers to only paper thin all along the edge of the tape.

[@Kevin_W_P]

Wish I could give this video more than 5 stars. This is what should be taught to kids in technical & woodwork at secondary. None of your daft graphics nonsense which overlapped the class I had when younger

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂that sand paper trick looks familiar:)

[@greyroo]

My home is held together by silicone. I love the stuff but I did not know of these tips. Thank you so much. Liked and subscribed instantly.

[@miguelpolizzi18]

Parabéns perfeito!

[@tsabee13]

What a big help (and ideas)! Thanks for sharing! I always suffer when I use silicone. But I'll try all tricks! 😁

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[@visifoketi1689]

Thank you sir for those useful tricks as i am the maintenance female in my household. I really appreciate your help!