The Ultimate Caulking Guide | What Caulk to Use?

Let's talk caulk! When it comes to caulking there are so many choices of what kind to use- it can be very confusing. So which is the right one for your renovation project? In this video I'll share the secrets of navigating the caulking aisle so that you know what questions to ask when you're looking caulking for your next project. Let's go!
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[@Jackpo25]

I take everything back I’ve ever criticized you about. You’re the goat man, you have so much knowledge on so many subjects. Much respect to you brother. I appreciate your content.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that. Cheers!

[@Coder-zx4nb]

I can't believe I watched a video of Jeff talking about his Caulk for half an hour

[@MrJawnyNumFive]

Yeah huh! You'd think he was a bit to caulky about it too.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

glad to see you are all having fun at my expense. I kind of figured I was in for it. But hey the info needed to get out and there was no way I could avoid it. Cheers!

[@MrJawnyNumFive]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY The great thing about you Jeff, you know all about shop talk. It's all in good fun. You're one helluva a teacher and you know how to take a joke. Keep up the good work. You are the go to guy in "DIY"

[@Loridae]

10 year hardware store manager in the 90’s, and a female. Heard & dealt out more 8” spike jokes than you could possibly imagine. My “get the new girl” moment was me & two other employees standing & talking by the front of the store when a women comes in, acting rather exasperated & waving a loaded caulking gun in hand, she says, “My caulk is hard & I can’t get it out!” I look to my fellows, they both snort, turn & walk away! I know I said “Uh, Uh, Uh,” a lot! Not sure after that! Almost smacked a dude once who asked me for a “sex screw”....what?! Oh no you didn’t! I have a sense of humor but damn dude....oh, it’s a real thing?” A “plumb bob” sounded fishy at first. Then keeping a straight face when a women asked if there was such a thing as “super glue remover” because it seemed her son had somehow glued his hand to his uh, well, his “little friend“ if you get my drift. Her lucky day, we had remover, not her son’s “lucky day” cuz that stuff takes off a layer of skin. Ouch. Hardware store vernacular is just one long innuendo after another! The world wasn’t so sensitive in those days! Sayin’. Nice presentation, nothing like a good choice of caul...nah, too easy. Trying to keep up on the latest & a four bedroom house, by myself. Thanks for the help.

[@Loridae]

10 year hardware store manager in the 90’s, and a female. Heard & dealt out more 8” spike jokes than you could possibly imagine. My “get the new girl” moment was me & two other employees standing & talking by the front of the store when a women comes in, acting rather exasperated & waving a loaded caulking gun in hand, she says, “My caulk is hard & I can’t get it out!” I look to my fellows, they both snort, turn & walk away! I know I said “Uh, Uh, Uh,” a lot! Not sure after that! Almost smacked a dude once who asked me for a “sex screw”....what?! Oh no you didn’t! I have a sense of humor but damn dude....oh, it’s a real thing?” A “plumb bob” sounded fishy at first. Then keeping a straight face when a women asked if there was such a thing as “super glue remover” because it seemed her son had somehow glued his hand to his uh, well, his “little friend“ if you get my drift. Her lucky day, we had remover, not her son’s “lucky day” cuz that stuff takes off a layer of skin. Ouch. Hardware store vernacular is just one long innuendo after another! The world wasn’t so sensitive in those days! Sayin’. Nice presentation, nothing like a good choice of caul...nah, too easy. Trying to keep up the latest & a four bedroom house, by myself. Thanks for the help.

[@ZeCantaloupe]

Jeff these overviews are killer! It's so easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of stuff that gets marketed to us thank you!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers happy to help!

[@sungirlblue103]

I come straight to Jeff's KZbin when I really need to know something about home projects! I never Google anything anymore!😎✌️

[@markborishkevich587]

Here in the states its loctite brand. Same as the LePage brand he is referencing. They are both owned by henkel

[@KyleDWray]

I came here to say this, so I just want to second what you've said. LePage and Loctite are indeed the same products, just Canada and U.S.

[@mattv5281]

Is there an equivalent to the acoustic sealant in the US? I can't find anything. Maybe it causes cancer in California?

[@KyleDWray]

@@mattv5281 I have no experience with this product, so I myself cannot recommend it, but many forums I've visited have had users suggest Orcon F, from Pro Clima. Looking at the product page, it seems to be a comparable product, but is not a straight rebrand the way Loctite and LePage are, so it's not exactly the same.

[@monaali1898]

@@mattv5281 may be amazon has it?

[@irish89055]

Loctite sucks, especially their glues

[@googooboyy]

You sir, are the gold standard in explaining caulk to us wooden plebs.

[@edsmith3791]

I've had that gun for 5 years and you just taught me about the cutter and puncture 'features'. Thanks for saving me time looking for a utility knife and screw driver next time I go use it!

[@alexandrewillame1789]

This man is the man. I misunderstood those products for so many years, now it is so much clearer! Thank you so much

[@trinawood7758]

It's like magic. I think, "I need help with...." and one of Jeff's videos answers my question. Stuff in a tube is unpleasantly confusing and mistakes are difficult to fix. Thank you again!

[@tacrocha]

Thank you so much. Having migrated to Canada from a country that uses very different construction materials, this type of video is essential for home owners like me.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@katiefulton9456]

That ‘aisle of intimidation’ is SO real. This video upload is unbelievably ironic timing! I had my phone on my ladder in the hallway, listening to music through my phone as I’m working- I get a notification bell of an upload & I look at it, click on it. As I’m literally on my floor caulking finishing construction/baseboards, etc. (using Alex Plus, thank God) but I clicked on the video, waiting nervously hoping I didn’t just f-up...🤣 phew 👍 but I originally used your Amazon recommendations so I felt confident I was on the right path. Also: learned a lot along the way: one of THE BEST reference videos. Thanks a ton, Jeff. I’d be in a nightmare shack without this channel. I recommend you to literally everyone. My friend Kerry aka ‘The Nosy Hausfrau’ she has her own KZbin channel & I just adore her - anyway we both bonded over our roofing woes, but she’s one of your newest fans/subscribers. 😊🙏☮️👩🏼‍🔧Thanks for everything! 👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Katie, hope your project is coming along without too much frustration.

[@angellas.1314]

Hi Katie. Do you ever wonder if YT is listening? The same thing happened to me as well. It’s a Blessing when one is frustrated with a new project, one wants to get perfect, from zero knowledge and tools. Hope your project turned out well.

[@jenrobichaud991]

we just discovered your videos and we love them. We love to do a lot of DIY and your videos are fantastic. I hope you keep making them for many years to come :)

[@davedelio8850]

I’ve been watching Jeff for years !! Outstanding professional informational sources!! Keep sending it Jeff!!👍🏻

[@yitzyrobinson7799]

Great video! Love to see that the basics aren't too small for you! Keep 'em coming - you're saving the world one video at a time:)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help with some of the basics. Not everyone has that info so cheers!

[@wills2262]

Thanks. What a great break down of different caulks! Also, based on your previous videos I picked up the foam gun, it made airs sealing my attic quick work. Thanks!!

[@kijijiallin]

In a world of turmoil, there is Home Renovision, teaching me about caulk, and cutting the tip off.

[@MrJawnyNumFive]

In America its called, circumcision.

[@genevelis6075]

Very educational. You are amazing! The problem I encounter when I go to Home Depot is that most of the time people who work there do not know their products.

[@jasonbengel]

This is the tutorial I didn't know I needed! Thanks Jeff and Max!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers jason, sometimes it is the little things that save the bacon!

[@SupperDadder]

Yup, just clicked on a 27min long video describing different types of caulking... not once did I think of turning it off, great job JT you took a topic that I'm pretty sure is a category at the AVN awards and made it interesting

[@carmendavis7730]

This video was extremely helpful. I am finishing up my bathroom remodel and wasn't sure what the difference was between the caulk that goes on the baseboards and the one that goes on the tile tub surround. Also, I am rebuilding my raised vegetable garden and needed something to fill in the cracks between the wood siding. Saves a lot of frustration and standing in the caulking aisle for an hour trying to figure out what to use. Thanks for the tutorial Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers Carmen!

[@kristinminner3647]

L❤️VE your videos, Jeff! So informative and I always feel confident with your advice. You seem to have real world experience as a craftsman who does things right! You save me so much time as I improve my skills. Thank you! ! !

[@Dan-pr6me]

Great video Jeff, I really wanted a video just like this. You answered all of my questions. Thanks Jeff. 👍👍

[@lcook0825]

This was such an enlightening video. Never thought there was so many caulking options. Amazing.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers Larry!

[@haroon420]

Jeff loading and unloading his caulking gun like it’s an AR15 😂

[@DanielDickin]

Practice safe caulking

[@Badenhawk]

Funny enough, Loading a caulk gun is a lot like loading a ps90 since the mags load from the top.

[@danwilliams4089]

Running to HD to get base board caulk, but not until I check with Jeff! Awesome stuff, thank you for all of your content!

[@jerrysmith9780]

That was extremely informative and helpful. The straight goods as always. Thanks so much Jeff.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Jerry!

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By far these are the best informative KZbin videos.

[@SnowsLife]

cant believe i subbed when you were in the sub 100k and answering all the comments. not saying you don't. just a freaking acknowledgment of how far you guys have gone.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Loving every minute of it. Cheers!

[@aequitas0118]

PERFECT VIDEO.....I feel the same way...before this video! Thanks again Jeff!!

[@MT-jf1tn]

Great video! He looks like he is changing the magazine on the 50 caliber 🤣🤣

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Right on, what I would give to be able to shoot one of those bad boys!

[@robertstewart8951]

Those companies should sponsor you Jeff. Bye the way, great videos. You have taught a lot. You are the best on KZbin 🙌🏽

[@green5sing]

Wow. So much amazing information. Thank you ❤️

[@lisaspera8590]

You have the best videos I've learned so much, I always check your videos first, because I don't have to watch a million videos to get one answer, thank you for your videos you are awesome.

[@cgskreddy]

Thanks for taking time to share your invaluable knowledge. God bless you!

[@johnson554671]

This video gave some really good advice with caulking. Wish I watched this BEFORE I did my caulking job today. Will just have to peel it off and start over with these great tips.

[@iamamish]

OMG your videos are on fire! We had our house renovated by a clown, and all the caulk he put in above the baseboards shriveled up and dried out, and it looks awful. Every time I considered fixing it, I was worried I'd choose the wrong caulk. Thank you!!

[@kamaljaji9216]

Man your are genius with what you do and I build A shed by watching Your A to Z building shed Thank you so much brother.

[@WhiTiger]

Another excellent video!! Thank you for this valuable information. Clears up some questions I had.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JBIRD575]

Awesome information I didn't know you could just cut tip and go on some caulking....

[@ThickCutBacon]

Love these basic videos! Very helpful!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you like them! Cheers!

[@linda_sue]

This was most excellent! Thank you, Jeff!

[@pyroguy7]

Great freaking overview. Thanks Jeff! And now I know why my silicone caulk never worked on my tub surround!

[@jonmayer]

I'm still looking for his video on these installs. I've had the same issue with getting a caulk to stick.

[@grainnesehring3337]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@saramulry]

So glad I watched this. Reviewing the supplies I have for a project and just realized I accidentally grabbed an indoor/outdoor silicone instead of something more appropriate. Whew!

[@sundeepsinghera4448]

Love your informative videos! Keep up the good work. Now i can install those new tread and risers in my basement with the right adhesive! They've been cut, stained and sitting there for a few weeks.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You can do it!

[@pbrad08]

"If you need this; you're going into outer-space" *Elon Musk has entered the chat*

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

some things are just marketed to bleed your wallet for no reason. Cheers!

[@MrJawnyNumFive]

Thanks Jeff, I'm now an official Caulksman with a new motto. "I have Caulk, I need a Crack"

[@manyakus8919]

Your the best!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

My pleasure! Cheers!

[@Sylvan_dB]

Awesome info, thanks!

[@btuhalfbreed]

Adding this video to my library thanks

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whenever you looking for something about construction or renovation on KZbin and this dude pops up and he got a whole segment on the very thing that you're looking for, sit back, strap in and buckle up, grab some popcorn WATCH, LISTEN and LEARN 🤔..

[@dwg116]

Great video. Im learning a lot from watching all your diy vids.

[@johnbettencourt8748]

Jeff. Brilliant as always!!

[@paulp.l.4869]

So much good information, thank you

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rbulman362]

Thanks Jeff for your super informative video's sure helped me a lot.

[@ane4412]

Brilliant as usual !

[@jimmyrochon41]

Hi @HomeRenoVisionDIY ! If I can just add something to your great video, LePage Quad Max is a non-solvent base sealant (polymere) that is built for outdoor AND indoor applications. I'm referring to minute 18 to 19 of your video. It should be written Exterior/Interior on the left of the tube, right next to where it states compatible materials.

[@cranbers]

Amazing video thank you so much, the aisle at home depot is no longer so confusing.

[@buddy77587]

I can't wait for that video!

[@sallyl124]

Aww! Thank you so much we have learned a lot from you!

[@kd7cwg]

I used sikaflex polyurethane sealant on my bus conversion for the compartment for the rv propane refrigerator. Ended up going to a standard fridge, and had to remove a couple of 2x3's. The wood gave away before the sealant did

[@thesetruths1404]

I am glad to see training like that. Getting 6 tubes of the same caulk and getting used to one's preferred is necessary as the crap is frustrating! 😅 Just gluing old boards together to see how well different ones stick. I use 3 foot 2x4s on 3 foot 2x8s. Test them for grip after 48 hours in dark dry climate. Good practice and gives appreciation for adhesive properties. Everytime I can caulk at home it's midnight. I always have fun even though I can't see as well as I'd like! So far I like Lexel clear or white. It's a polymer rubber. I tried 5 to 7 other brands beforehand. This stuff stretches, goes on cold and damp. What's your favorite clear amd white brand? If the crack is big because of various reasons, I like to shove plummers puddy into the crack as a type of backer. Or the thick quality white electrical tape. Or even scrap foam. Depends on crack size.

[@Cam-wi3tp]

great job! One you didn't mention was Fire Block Sealant, a water-based, non-combustible draft, smoke and fireblocking sealant

[@terry9589]

Great caulk talk video 👍🏻

[@maximusdecimus45231]

Really important for us to be familiar with our caulks. 🙃

[@jeanmorin3247]

Super, Super useful! Thank You Lots!

[@redapple2593]

Excellent video!! So informative ,especially the tip about checking to see if the silicone product is for internal or external use in order to avoid strong smells that will linger for a month👏

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@redapple2593]

Home RenoVision DIY I'm about to start renovating an entire house in Australia and it's Winter so the cornice has come away from the wall and I needed to purchase suitable silicon and a caulking gun #yourvideoperfecttiming

[@Ex-expat]

Excellent, thanks!

[@Bob-yl9pm]

I love it Jeff! Thank You!

[@jamesnorris7160]

Very helpful, as always!

[@DBRising]

Must see watching for all DIY’ers.

[@garykintzler4273]

Thank you this was great information.

[@matty1195]

Finally someone's talking about caulk...

[@cyberflow3391]

Love the video ! Thx a lot

[@lkyhood4200]

Wow, this guy is a college-level prof. Thanks a lot. God's blessings!

[@rl945]

Jeff actually WAS a college professor, but he quickly learned there was no money in the academia. Despite trying hard to pass himself as the average Joe Reno, his vocabulary, sense of humour, and speaking manner gives away the intellectual underneath.

[@lkylky1730]

@@rl945, ......I thought as much. He's just very knowledgeable. He's not an ordinary contractor or a handyman. His language is very advanced.

[@CaptiveAquaticEcosystemsCAE]

Great video, man.

[@pierre-marcrioux5015]

Thank You Sir! Very interesting video!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you liked it! Cheers!

[@carollshelby500]

Great information. That isle can be very confusing for the uninitiated

[@DavidofSteele]

Great video thank you. You’re a great teacher!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You're very welcome! Happy to help!

[@vandammefan34]

Throttle Body Cleaner works as well on expanding foam. As long as there is acetone.

[@buddy77587]

Awesome! 😀 Thank you so much!

[@cdb989]

Thanks jeff your the man good info

[@michaelbailey8364]

Thank you, Jeff.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Michael!

[@mahendradhungel8011]

more videos like this would be awesome!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

More to come! Cheers!

[@daveicc495]

Thanks for this lesson on caulking I learned a lot

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to hear that Cheers!

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Well we’ll explained 👏👏👏

[@davegeorge7094]

This really grabs me!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Dave!

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Thanks for the video =)

[@hustlindaddiy5194]

Didn’t know chalk could be this interesting. Well done.

[@FrostElement]

Rambo!!!!!!! Love it. John J 😊

[@nonamazinani4314]

You are awesome! Thank you

[@peterg2900]

Hi Jeff. Great vid. Cheers! Take care. 🇬🇧👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks, you too! Cheers!

[@billm.8220]

A lot to absorb. Will have to watch this again when I’m ready to do some caulking @/or sealing.

[@kevindevogel513]

Awesome video Jeff. When encountering old caulk in a home that's cracked and needs repair, do you suggest going over it with some new caulk or cutting it out and starting over? Even if it's just a small crack and everything else looks fine? I've got to seal up some spaces that are entry way for ants and the like.

[@ssrrocks22]

Lover your band aid on your finger 👍. 10 time better than any regular band aid.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

you got that right. cheers!

[@henryparrott2447]

THANKS good show 👍

[@brumby92]

Good stuff! I've bought a few tubes of the stuff recently. In Australia, Selley's is the go-to brand. There's about 10 variants of Selleys Liquid nails and 10 variants of 3-in-1 gap filler. 9:20 What a master. Next try juggling some tubes. 9:35 I missed what you did to stop the tube from leaking. I had a big problem with the stuff just oozing out when i put the gun down. I thought my gun was the issue.

[@linda_sue]

I believe he said he sticks a screw in it when he stands it up as shown. He said they're always around on the job to find one.

[@jorojiga]

Great info. Thanks a lot

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

My pleasure!

[@Anthony-fv9ic]

Decent video as usuall i would've been awesome if you tried to kina zoom in to each kind so first timers would know what exactly to buy .

[@davidflowers5991]

I like that bandage. I use them too.

[@kang4394]

This is exactly what information I needed but I did not realize the video was brand new! Thanks for the informational videos. BTW I am looking to use some sort of experiment to use adhesive to glue VCT tile to a plywood wall that has been primed. Does anybody have any suggestions for what adhesive to use?