How to Caulk Skirting Boards & Baseboards - 2020 Update

Today's video is a complete guide to caulking skirting boards, base boards, architraves, any gap where over paintable decorators caulk is required!
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- Everbuild heavy duty caulk gun by Sika geni.us/EdGcs0 (Amazon)
- Geocel Decorators Caulk geni.us/J2QxI0c (Amazon)
- Evo-Stik Decorators Caulk geni.us/4k12r (Amazon)
- BondIt Solvent Free Gap adhesive ebay.to/3fD7o08
- Cramer Profiling Kit 5 geni.us/99mV (Amazon)
- Cramer Profiling Set 7 geni.us/LSwKk (Amazon)
- Vileda universal bucket geni.us/9Vy5o (Amazon)
- All purpose kitchen cloths geni.us/XjZp (Amazon)
- Sika Everbuild Wonder Wipes geni.us/cBsqe (Amazon)
Toolkit US*
- caulking gun by Newborn Bros Co Inc geni.us/yeOJvW4 (Amazon)
- Sashco Big Stretch Caulk geni.us/OBb3 (Amazon)
- Cramer Profiling Kit 7 geni.us/XH0Tb (Amazon)
- Home Depot Profiling Kit 7 thd.co/2WHyniD
- Home Depot DAP kit www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-PRO-C...
- Lowe's Blue Hawk caulk tool low.es/2Wk4ndz
- Miracle Wipes geni.us/Rjdr (Amazon)
Toolkit Australia
- Bunnings profiling kit bit.ly/2LfoV0v
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[@fighterscorner6787]

I went to college on a level 2 tiling course at construction college I have watched two of your videos and got more knowledge in 10mins than 2yrs at construction college thank you sir you are an amazing man and a fantastic teacher

[@CharlieDIYte]

Wow, that's quite something. Thanks so much for that. It's not always easy churning out these videos but comments like yours are key to me keeping it going 👍🏻👊🏻👏🏻

[@fighterscorner6787]

Please keep up the videos they are brill

[@user-mf5ue6rc5n]

that means colleges are a complete waste of time and money !!

[@toecutter1015]

College is meaningless I know guys who never went to high school and they are way smarter than any engineer or architect in this country

[@esigman1]

Humility is one of those underrated personality traits that is essential for a great teacher

[@CharlieDIYte]

👏👍 I've been through too much in life to pretend to be anything I'm not. Take it or leave it is my mantre.

[@billytheweasel]

Humility speaks volumes.

[@jane1385]

Man all your trying to do is help people and tremendously helped me. You don’t have to explain yourself to the know it alls. If they know it all why are they watching a video that’s helping us new diyers! They have nothing better to do than sit around and watch videos they don’t need since they know how to do it all. Drives me nuts people doing that. This was a great video so thank you for helping us newbies!!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much for this - comments like yours are why I've kept on doing this over the years. Really chuffed you find my vids useful 👊

[@MrGraemeb2022]

As a former teacher and instructor I can honestly say that video was EXCEPTIONAL! Thank you .

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much 👊

[@user-xz8jb]

The attention to detail in your videos really sets your Channel apart. I can watch one of your vids and know what to do instead of scrolling hours of others and not being sure. THANKYOU:)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks, really appreciate that. Thank YOU for taking the time to comment - it means a lot 👊

[@MightySapphire]

"No one is going to scrutinize your caulk..." So true! I have to tell myself over and over that no one will notice these things but me...

[@CharlieDIYte]

Once it's done and painted, that's pretty much the last time it's looked at (particularly if you're skirtings are cleaned as rarely as ours 🤣).

[@m0aze611]

Having just moved home and replacing a lot of skirting this has been invaluable (4 years on from this update). Thanks Charkie

[@CharlieDIYte]

I'm so chuffed you found it useful - thanks for letting me know 👊

[@locustsun]

US DIYer here. Really enjoyed the video, plenty of people are scared of working on their homes because of how guarded the knowledge is. I appreciate these videos because directions for these types of simple tasks are assumed, but there is always room for learning new/different techniques and/or tips. I, for one, started caulking without cutting the tube open for the longest time and just cutting the plastic tip and cranking down on the caulking gun until it burst open. I had wondered for a long time if it was supposed to be that difficult to do, but I didn’t realize you needed to do both because most tubes don’t tell you how to access the product properly (on most construction/maintenance products). It was only after watching something on YT that I discovered how foolish I was, and I am less concerned about doing a caulking job around the home. Thanks for all you do!

[@johnroberts6864]

UK pro here. I chuckled at your comment about guarded knowledge. I have a firm dislike for any tradesman that think they possess some kind of dark knowledge that only they possess. That's BS.

[@adamknight-markiegi5211]

Thanks so much for the advice. As I didn't have your special tool, I used the slightly wet finger technique. But it was your simple tips that really helped, eg aiming for one neat line of caulk, releasing the tension in the gun - what a revelation - and having a bin to hand. Thanks.

[@Welshrugbyfan101]

I bought the Cramer tool having viewed your previous video. It's turned into one of those tools I bless each time I use it (like today!). I really appreciate your videos.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate. It's awesome, isn't it! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@davidhenderson7300]

Thanks Charlie, really helpful well explained session, Tried it and it worked a treat. Very satisfying after 50 years of DiY frustration.

[@ebie1995]

The suggestion of using gap adhesive has been brilliant !! We have a 1905 victorian terrace with the usual wonky walls and floors, it has made the gaps between the wall and skirting invisible and provided that extra needed support/adhesion.

[@YellowPinkie]

The Cramer silicone tool is one of the most effective tools I've ever bought, thanks for the recommendation in your silicone video Charlie.

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's great to hear. It's awesome, isn't it! Cheers Stephen 👍

[@Svendrys]

i was using a old credit card :D works brilliant ;) or any other plastic card

[@tracybrislin]

Well you are the best!! The tips and tricks are so numerous that the time flys by! Length of the video is a non issue! Thanks!

[@Scamparelli]

Great info and love how much care you take to cover all the possible queries a DIY'er would have! Nice work!

[@davidm6015]

Excellent tutorial Charlie. So, so useful! Just about to tackle some very irregular skirting boards, and been putting it off 😂. Know EXACTLY what I need to do now, you covered every issue and step perfectly👌

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it David. Thanks so much for getting in touch and good luck with the skirting 👊

[@Johnny99NinetyNine]

Thanks Charlie; great explanation as always. I'll stick with using the tools as that's how I get the best results.

[@maxheadcase2311]

What I love about this video is the practical tips on not leaving a mess, which is usually a major issue for me. Thanks for that.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome buddy. Thanks for the comment!

[@maxheadcase2311]

@@CharlieDIYte No prob, my wife thanks you too :)

[@24Wayney]

I followed your silicone video with my new Cramer tool and what an amazing finish. I now feel armed and ready to caulk down the stairs. Thank you so much for your no nonsense unbiased videos! 👍

[@rmk7120]

HOW DID YOUR STAIRS GO Wayney?

[@rmk7120]

I would also like to add a comment, DONT hurry. Its not going to set for hours. Crank your favourite tunes, have beer or wine before starting, this will help your fear of failure. If it looks like crap, never admit that you are the DIYer. If it looks professional, say you learnt everything from You Tube, then wait for their reaction. Priceless!

[@fixstuffdiy2562]

That Kramer kit has done wonders for my caulking. No fuss, no mess and a great finish. Thanks, Charlie!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it. It's awesome isn't it! 👍🏻

[@crushagrape]

I've only recently discovered this channel but I'm slowly binging the lot. I'm no newbie but still learning so much -- thanks Charlie!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Nick, can't thank you enough for all the bingeing, and I'm humbled that you've found them useful given what you already know 👍🏻👊🏻

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[@radicalprincess88]

Hi Charlie. Is this process the same when chalking between laminate floorboards and the shirting boards? My new house has some areas done and other not, rather frustrating, hoping to fix this.

[@hueholleran]

Until this and previous video, I never got good results with silicone but bought the full set of profile tools and the results were awesome. Don't believe other videos that use finger and detergent - this guy knows his stuff and follow his advice, you won't be disappointed.

[@Sirey4]

WOW, 5/5! Perfect DIY tutorial video. Can't wait to see your other videos

[@stefanp6141]

I have used acrylic caulk around trims about 2 years ago. Very pleased with the results. Acrylic caulk does not shrink and you can paint over it.

[@paulglaser649]

Another brilliant video, Charlie. These videos really are educational and informative

[@civvieal64]

Brilliant video again Charlie, going to tackle my skirtings with the same tool over lockdown. Thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Awesome. Good luck Allan!

[@imagesbyraphael]

I love how you also research and share tool sources from various countries. I'm so used to seeing KZbinrs from the U.S. and occasionally U.K that I tune out but then I could suddenly relate when you made an Australian reference to Bunnings Hardware stores which are everywhere downunder (and have seen such caulking tools there)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks, I appreciate that. Yes I'm conscious I don't really pay enough attention to my audience outside the UK. It was going through the comments of my last caulking video that I was struck how many people chipped in give buying recommendations around the world so I resolved to thank them by passing on their excellent recommendations. Going forward I'll do this whether I can, but the problem is without local knowledge in each country it's very difficult to know what I should recommend, as generally the products can be very different from one country to another 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Typos now corrected 🤣

[@htch207]

Great video! Thank you. I watched 3 times to ensure I got all the details I needed to proceed firmly in my head and the results are great. My first time caulking skirting boards in the bedroom. By time I get to downstairs in new house will be a dab hand at it. 😁

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yey, that's great news. Fantastic work, and many thanks for letting me know 👍🏻👊🏻

[@ChrisShawCDS]

Brilliant video. Have to give you credit for humility in accepting criticism. You have responded in an ideal way: no offence, an explanation of reasons without defensiveness and you leave the viewer with the ability still to choose for themselves. Great videos. Love your work!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks Chris. I really appreciate that! It's a learning process for us all. I was reading something last night that was saying that millennials can't do DIY, reeling off a list of DIY gaffs from electrocuting yourself to breaking things, and I had pretty much done all of them at some time or other.

[@lotionspotions3143]

Brilliantly useful and educational video Charlie! Thank you so much for all of the detailed demos. This will really help me to get a more professional finish to my current DIY jobs. Thanks ⭐️🌟⭐️

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻🙏

[@pizzababbo]

Always learning on this channel - thanks Charlie!

[@garvielloken3929]

Thanks for taking the time to make this! Much appreciated

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome, Garviel. Good to hear from you again!

[@TexLfc]

Great video charlie. Glad you mentioned to use the smooth side i was confused as to which way it should be used until i saw your silicone video

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. The Cramer Profiling Kit5 has a little instruction book on the front which I got that visual from, but I agree, it can be confusing.

[@paulj1822]

Hi Charlie, over the years (now considerable -46 of them!) I've found your tips and hints have saved me so much time and cash where I'd have otherwise had to go through the usual trial and error in numerous projects. Many thanks and keep up the great work - Paul :)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Same age, mate 👊🏻 I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that. I'm humbled that people find my vids useful. It really makes all the filming and days of editing worthwhile. Thanks 👍🏻

[@toecutter1015]

If you really want to save cash than I would not waste money on unnecessary caulking on every little gap and line or whatever. This guy wastes way more than he used and nothing was knifed so nothing was Sealed

[@paulwallas801]

Thanks for this video Charlie, this has helped me so much. I used the information here to remove the old sealant between our kitchen skirting board and re-applied it with the tools and tips in your video. I could never have done this without your youtube videos. Thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's great news Paul, thanks for letting me know. Really chuffed you found it useful 👊

[@catherinehirst4799]

Thank you so much! I am so new to this (and clueless) I didn’t even realise I needed a caulking gun to go with the caulk I bought. I’ve just got one and a profiling tool. Thank you for making the process very clear and straightforward! I’m always amazed and grateful people who know how to do this stuff take the time to make videos and show the rest of us.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome Catherine. You're embarking on a wonderful, empowering journey. Good luck and drop me a line if you ever need any help 👍

[@iamreallyright]

You are indeed the caulking king. I have already done a few home jobs after watching you.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks, chuffed you've found the vid useful

[@matthewpalmer4935]

Your videos are awesome. Moving into our first house on Monday and all of your tips are so useful. Big respect

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much. Good luck with the new place. Exciting times - and that's pretty much where and how I started on my DIY journey. Drop me a line if you ever need any tips 👍🏻

[@Luc7171]

This video is brilliant, thanks! First time caulker here feeling a lot more confident about the task at hand

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much for that. Best of luck and let me know how you got on. 👍🏻

[@nigeld8694]

Thanks for this video Charlie, I found your channel several years ago as someone recommended your Ultimate Siliconing video in a forum somewhere and I often find myself watching your videos for help on various bits of DIY. I always love your very detailed videos and tutorials, and admire your reception to constructive criticism from viewers. It shows you have a real professional and mature outlook in life, and always trying to improve yourself. Keep up the great work!! 🙂

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks Nigel, really appreciate that. Yes it's a funny old game this and increasingly difficult to make money from but comments like that really help 👊

[@toecutter1015]

There’s NOTHING PROFESSIONAL ABOUT WET TOOLING AND FINGER TOOLING AND TAPING AND SO MANY OTHER THINGS THAT ALL THESE UTUBE WANKERS ARE DOING

[@anthonykenny1120]

Thanks for posting this video, has helped me loads, great work Charlie, your room is looking great.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Anthony. Yes we're finally getting there. Moved out of it about 14 months ago and I promised the wife it would be 3 months maximum!!! Trouble is, with all the video editing, the DIY progresses at a snails pace. I've been editing this one solidly for a week...

[@kathleenharsha6504]

As usual, I really enjoyed your video. Full of helpful hints. I made the closet doors you featured previously. They came out looking awesome. Thanks and keep it up.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks Kathleen. I'd love to see the closet doors. Could you email me photos to [e-mail]? I find it inspiring and very humbling what people create from my videos. I'm going to be filming a large fitted wardrobe build in the next few months, so keep an eye out for that!

[@jaimegarcia2422]

very satisfactory explanations.thank you charlie!!!

[@davidwelton5391]

Thanks again for another honest, thorough and informative guide. Thankfully I don't have the number of room renovations it appears you have on your plate! I've now followed your Amazon page and will have a good look the next time I need some kit. Thanks again and you and your family stay safe.

[@suzannahwhite4292]

Who knew! Thank you, Charlie for introducing me to the world of caulking. Without doubt you're going to save me time and money.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. Really glad you found it useful and thanks for the comment. There's a corners video too, which you might need bit.ly/3c7SKio Great surname, by the way 😉

[@trekkingmatt3181]

Great videos. I've done my fair share of DIY sealing and caulking in my time and all using the finger technique. Your videos on these subjects have shown me how to improve significantly, especially with the use of the scraper tools (which I've now ordered). I particularly like the way you refer to other countries during your video, which I'd imagine is a great help for them. Don't often see that in foreign posts referring to the UK.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks buddy, I really appreciate you taking the time to send that 👍 The tools available in other countries is something I'd like to refer to much more often, but it's not always possible because they can vary wildly from one country to another. Here though by trawling through the comments I was able to find recommendations from people in Australia and the US.

[@trekkingmatt3181]

@@CharlieDIYte The downside of course, is that you dont want the video to be long and boring, spending too much time referring to what other countried have or do. I think you have the right mix.

[@toecutter1015]

The finger technique that’s hilarious Just don’t ever do that shit if you are a real caulker or you will be fired

[@dianarossfan]

Thank you for the great advice once again.

[@MrRicodemo]

Watched a few of your videos tonight. Really brilliant. Seems like i'm doing everything right so far, but also picking up some handy tips along the way. Cheers!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Richie, I really appreciate that 👍🏻

[@adamroden7206]

Great videos with so much info your definitely my go to guy for DIY tips. Cheers

[@casperme6552]

The level of detail, such as 'The dust trap' is excellent and really appreciated 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks, I really appreciate the comment👍🏻

[@Brian18741]

Great video Charlie, lots of great tips, learned a lot! 👍

[@chrisdowney2743]

Thank you Charlie. I'm happy to have a go at caulking now - and have never heard of it before. But need to know as Im tackling a very old house.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Chris. Good luck and drop me a comment if you have any questions.

[@Bannerninja]

i got that forming tool for caulking my bathroom and its really a gamechanger for me who just do this occasionally - thanks for the recommendation and demonstration

[@CharlieDIYte]

It's great, isn't it. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@dwinterx]

Thanks Charlie, great video. I really like your presenting style as well!

[@docboardman7630]

I enjoyed the detail in this video. I haven’t done a lot of caulking myself, but when I did some on a project I was doing, I experimented with a couple of ways of finishing. One way that gave good results was pushing the caulk along. Took a little practice to keep the pressure on the gun steady so the caulk flowed at a constant rate. I cut the tip at 45°, then squeezed the caulk out a bit to get started, then slowly pushed the tip along keeping just a little of the caulk visible at the tip. The back part of the cut nozzle then basically formed a concave bead automatically. I usually needed to finish it a bit with my finger or a tool, but there was very little waste.

[@faghihimohammad]

I was doing some caulking today, and remembered the time I watched your video about how to caulk. I didn't remembered any tips or tricks 😅 but missed you and your videos. Now it is very strange that you posted a video with a similar topic exactly at this time ! 😮 I also modified my silicon gun as below: I changed the stepped rod with a same length screw and added two bolts, now I can run the silicon gun with drill on low speed ( It is best to put the gearbox in low torque screw driver setting to have more control ). With this modification the gun has a very constant supply rate, and also easier to use. Just keep the gun sturdy ( or add two rods to keep the drill) so the drill or gun doesn't turn instead of supplying caulk.

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's genius Mohammad! I've often looked at the mechanised caulking guns and wondered if they're any good. You've got me curious now. I'll have to give one a go!

[@YamahaFS1-E]

Very clear and helpful video Charlie - well done and thank you 👍😊👍

[@JamesGibbard]

Thank for another brilliant and very timely video. I’ll be doing my skirting boards in a few weeks.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks James. Good luck with them. A few people are recommending expanding foam for fixing the skirtings. You might look into that if you're not planning to screw them to the wall.

[@George-zd2gr]

Excellent video, really comprehensive!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👊

[@myasaee]

Was talking about caulking with my wife and then this video showed up. Thought Google was listening to my conversations. Excellent video as always. Learn so much or shall I say find out all my existing mistakes 😁

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Mehdi. Sometimes I wonder about that! I was chatting to a guy that works with me on the motorway about the time Ian Botham ran out Geoff Boycott and sure enough when I got home, it was a suggested video on my KZbin feed...

[@shanemartin56]

Thanks for all of your advice @charlie, you’ve really helped me with my bathroom renovation project, from floorboards to ceiling to sealant. 👍

[@colinmiles1052]

Great video (as usual!). Love those little profiling tools. Works magic!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Colin. They're great aren't they. 👍

[@59CommandoLee]

Literally finished decorating my lounge last week and the skirting is the last to go on. 120 yr old Victorian house with 144mm tall skirting. Found this video absolutely blinding! Charlie, you're a legend mate and I can't thank you enough for the wealth of info you provide. I even bought the profiling kit you did, so I can't wait to us it. Keep up the great work!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi mate, I love comments like this, they keep me fired up and remind me why I'm doing this! That's the best news, buddy, and you're very welcome. Thank YOU for taking the time to comment 👍👏 The profiling kit won't disappoint and I'm posting a vid this weekend on siliconing behind taps, so keep an eye out for that! Also, make sure you watch my corners vid if you haven't already, as I didn't cover corners properly in the big silicone vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bVk6ilmbKCd68

[@toecutter1015]

Hope that you aren’t wet tooling caulking in every unnecessary place in your Victorian home like this flim flam man is. Wet tooling and making videos of it!!!

[@archiebob11]

Just resealed my en-suite shower tray using a profiling kit......brilliant, thanks Charlie 😊👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. They're awesome bits of kit aren't they👍🏻

[@johnroberts6864]

I sometimes get capable DIYers asking me to do jobs for them. I've been running a property maintenance company for 15 years. I'm happy to say that the only difference between me and them is I've probably done the job before therefore I probably know a few tips and tricks that they might not. I'm always happy to offer help and advice to DIYers. You've given quality in-depth advice here. Thanks for your video I picked up a few tips here. Caulk shrinks by 1/3 From applied to dry. so leave it a little proud when wet.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks John, I really appreciate that, plus the point about the caulk. 👍

[@martinmeasures829]

Brilliant vid, cheers Charlie, I'm a serious diyer and I'm refurbishing a 1960's council flat, now I know it's going to look great when finished 👍👍👍👍👍🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Martin - always humbled by comments like that. Good luck with the rest of the refurb, and keep me updated 👍

[@joannewindeatt1779]

I'm a lady new to construction and have been watching some of your videos. Really learning alot and appreciate your energy and passion. Boxing in next for me x

[@peterburns8873]

Cheers Charlie, another cracking vid.

[@jonibz1456]

I learn so much from these videos which has helped with my own d.i.y. attempts, thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. So glad you find them useful and thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@dinkydoo66]

Fantastic advice. Caulking around some patio doors today. I'd prefer a profile tool, but only room for a finger. Thanks for the mention on the correct way to pull the profile tool. I did wonder about this!

[@getmotivated1707]

You're a great teacher, I feel like I can do this :) I have so many upgrades and repairs to do, glad I found your channel :)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much. You can - it's all about the research and prep. Let me know how you get on. 👊

[@IM35461]

Very useful information, thank you. One snag I met was after cutting off the top of the calking stuff I found the tube was too long for either of my guns :) Nearest DIY store is 13 miles away so I tried cutting off the other end manually pushing the plunger in. Made rather a mess and have a longer gun on order before I start on the next tube of compound.

[@elliottschofield9617]

Very useful video. Starting Cauking tomorrow and feel prepped

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Elliott. Hope you got on ok 🤞🏻

[@LiD777]

Glad I stumbled on to this channel. Loads of great videos and useful tips.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍

[@sharonclaridge]

Cheers Charlie, brilliant video as usual . I'm about to re-decorate a swathe of the house and I've got my Cramer kit on order! Previously I'd used my finger which was ok (ish) on the caulk but I made a right hash of the silicone in the bathroom so I'll be re-doing all that too.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome Sharon. You'll love that kit. Good luck with the silicone and caulking. Let me know how you get on. 👊

[@mariosavva999]

Top man for making these awesome videos Charlie! All of your tips and advice have been helping me a lot whilst doing up the house! Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome buddy! Thank YOU too for taking the time to comment. If I was doing this in a vacuum without all the invaluable encouragement I would have stopped long ago. Really chuffed you're finding the videos useful! 👍

[@mariosavva999]

@@CharlieDIYte Yes sure am! Im just of many! Very enjoyable to watch :) Keep up the good work man 👍🏼

[@tessaharmse1308]

Honestly your videos are amazing and I have succeeded in my first try at siliconing a bathtub for my brother just by watching your videos!! Thank you very much!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Tessa, that's the best news, thanks so much for letting me know! My next video is how to silicone behind taps, so keep your eye out for that 👍

[@tessaharmse1308]

Charlie DIYte For sure! I’m trying to redo my sisters bad silicone job and while working on it I noticed that water has gotten in behind the skirting and tub, is it a bad idea to silicone over it or is there a way to remove the moisture? I would really appreciate some tips! Thanks again for you awesome vids!

[@MaccGaz]

Very thorough, well done!

[@richardingham6373]

Thanks Charlie. Found your video on skirting boards, and followed up with this. Scary prospect having never done these before, but your tutorials are really helpful, especially as you discuss the pros & cons of the alternatives and essential requirements. My top tools were the bucket of water, toilet roll and wet finger! Thanks again. R.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome, Richard. Really glad you found it useful and many thanks for the comment👍

[@richardingham6373]

p.s. The results were great, much better than I could have hoped for. Excellent in fact - Made me feel proud! R.

[@viewer.86]

Thanks Charlie, purchased! Good recommendation and I appreciate the honesty in how it helps you make content....only problem is I don't have anything to silicone or "caulk" right now, but one for the tool bag! haha thanks

[@jameskempster971]

What I need now is for Charlie to do a video on how to easily remove old, badly applied caulk so I can try and do it properly!

[@karltownsend6020]

This is great Charlie, thanks. I realize I use them same techniques, but a couple of really useful tips here, thanks 🙏

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really appreciate the comment Karl. Glad you found it useful 👍

[@darrenwilliams9500]

Great in depth video Charlie on one of the most frustrating jobs for the DIY’er. I came across the Kramer tool a few years back and love it. I know people in the trade frown upon it - but like you say unless you are doing this day in day out, we need the tools to help us. A friend who is a glazier fitted a new front door for me last week. I watched in awe as he siliconed round the frames in minutes, just using the nozzle and a quick finger swipe. I’ll stick to the Kramer! Thanks for comparing all methods in the detail that you did. Cheers.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Darren. Yes you might struggle with the Kramer on outdoor brickwork. I'll always use the tool where possible though because the joint is so much stronger at the edges than when you use a finger.👍🏻

[@jamesgadsby3698]

Excellent video! Some great techniques. Thanks!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome James. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏻

[@sunilraj7692]

Awesome video. Learnt a lot!

[@dangerjanger]

Best video!! Love the passion! I’m completely new to home improvement and this rocked my socks. Greetings from Australia :))

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much. So chuffed you found it useful and thanks for letting me know 👊

[@jamesquinn6614]

Great video. Thorough as always.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks James!

[@laurenrupper6872]

Love it!! Excited to DIY this myself!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks and good luck with the DIY 👊

[@ikster19]

Bout to attempt this soon, ordered the tool of your link too. Thanks again for the useful vids.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@danielevilla3550]

nice video I would also add that the tool used for caulking it save your finger from wear and splinters that is so easy to encounter especially working on timber.

[@DB-kv5mb]

Another great video, I always screw and plug skirting then ,take them off number each piece on the back with a sharpi , prime with crown acrylic primer/undercoat , then refit use grip adhesive and screws, it will never move and be closer to the wall , minimum caulking which I always touch up with BIN ,so no reaction with emulsion

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yep, that is the bells and braces approach that I massively approve of 👍

[@BenSmith-mq1mx]

brilliant, I love your attention to detail...great learning. One thing that stood out is that "its easier to cut in" with a radius profile rather than 90 degrees. I've just been scraping plaster out of internal corners thinking it would be easier to paint up to a defined point (painting a feature wall in dark colour). I'd be glad to have your further thoughts on this

[@CharlieDIYte]

Opinions differ but it is definitely harder to cut in to a 90 degree angle, because the paint wants to leave the brush and deposit itself on the other surface if you so much as touch it. At the end of the day though it comes down to aesthetics. What look do you prefer 🤔

[@AmanSingh-ss8ep]

Thank you for this video! i can finally start to caulking.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Aman. Good luck with it.

[@GeeCee66]

Using the finger technique I always do my first run with my smallest finger as it's a small radius followed by a second run with my index finger, this just cleans any excess left above and below the joint without touching the joint as it's a larger finger with a bigger radius. Try it , it really does work. Great video by the way.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Nice! Using nature's tools. 👍🏻

[@paultinks3154]

Really well though through,as ever Charlie. Just done our new porch and did a great job. Thanks for your help. Tinks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate. You did the porch!! Serve me some photos on WhatsApp. Would love to see what you did in the end. 👊

[@toecutter1015]

Wet tooling is flim flam and dilutes the caulking

[@welshrambler1893]

A good instructional video, well done! It is worth priming all woodwork to be painted when it arrives on site and priming all over. Then if there is a bit of dampness in the wall behind the wood has some protection. Regards Keith

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good point Keith. I should have mentioned that in the skirting video that preceded this one. In my case, being upstairs there's no damp to worry about.

[@stayinfront]

Well, I ended up painting offices now hardly used because of Covid. I have never used caulking, but was supplied with all the paint. I decided to just give it ago and of course the bead was uneven and lumpy. Not happy with that I ran my finger along and it looks amazing. I didn’t release the gun though and thanks for that tip and others you have shared.

[@Ploggy.]

Great video as always thanks for posting 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!

[@albanosilva378]

The red arrows that you use to illustrate are great. Thanks.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks!

[@johnbrownlie3398]

I have successfully used an old credit card, either as is, or with the corner trimmed to provide the right size of angled bead. It works well with both silicone and caulk. As you mentioned, the corners on the tools available to buy tend to be too big for most situations. Also, it's a good money saver! JB

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work, John! I've used a credit card in the past. I guess it just doesn't leave quite such a clean line or clean the residue off the wall as well, but if it works for you, can't argue with that 👍