How To Caulk with a Caulking Gun

Caulking is a simple and effective way to seal gaps around doors, windows, counters, bathtubs, sinks and more. Learn how to caulk with a caulking gun to prevent leaks, keep out cold or hot air, and provide a perfect finishing touch to a room.
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[@ofconsciousness]

I appreciate instructions that are clear, visual + spoken, and to the point without intros and blabber. Thank you.

[@Whyiseveryhandletaken6942]

This is gonna age well

[@leedsbutler3567]

Can you elaborate?

[@Whyiseveryhandletaken6942]

@@leedsbutler3567honestly, I don’t know what I was talking about

[@stevek6418]

@@leedsbutler3567caulk

[@DangOlJesse]

@@Whyiseveryhandletaken6942this made me laugh way harder than it should have

[@OnyxLynx6]

I’ve only ever used white caulk, though I know it comes in other colors. Maybe I need to try other color caulk - though it depends on my mood and the job at hand. I have a hard job that needs tan caulk currently. Home centers are a great place to pick up loads of caulk in all shades. Will start there.

[@TheVesparider76]

The wire nut trick is brilliant! Thanks!

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

agreed, wasted loads of tubes before I saw this must try

[@mtoval1722]

I just did it! Your tips were excellent!!

[@BananaHoovyJ.Rabbit]

Your partner must be very happy

[@Carlaserra28]

really good - it almost makes me feel I can do it!

[@h7opolo]

cool idea to seal it with a wire nut. i also like the idea to test the bead size beforehand. and the instruction to smooth it out afterward is a good idea. and precleaning is smart, too. thanks, Lowes, for making this video.

[@MissDebra]

This is so helpful to me, and wouldn't I know it, it comes from Lowes, my favorite home improvement store!

[@JoeyGambella]

I've dealt with caulk guns for 10 years and never knew it had a pre cutting tool😮

[@sliderulze]

So, I should cut the tip at an angle, or cut it with the tool in the gun, which is a straight cut?

[@Adelicows]

Either

[@MarcusAurelius12]

All depends on how you like to cut your caulk. Mine was cut at birth with a caulk gun

[@molobot2529]

I LOVE LOWES SO MUCH YOUR MY FAVORITE CHANNEL

[@susmitaguha-d6b]

This is so helpful to me and wouldn't i know it,it comes from lowes,my favourite home improvements store.

[@josephflores5630]

OMG i didn’t even know how to poke a hole in the canister. Thank you 😂OMG

[@zappatron_tom5653]

Omg my son asked me what that was in my tool bag and now he can’t stop laughing he is 7 lol

[@oatmello1576]

i am not old enough to watch this without laughing and im 22

[@Positivity2Prosperity]

Very nice and thoughtful, keep up the good work. liked, subscribed and sharing, may god bless you.

[@petermyyry7407]

Thanks! Very helpful!

[@kungfumusiclessons7579]

Great video. Thanks!

[@Henrynsteri]

Chris Caulk?

[@lovejetfuel4071]

Yes sir

[@howler1579]

Big pretty caulk

[@glitch4933]

drink everytime she says it

[@nickpapageorgio4835]

Getting laughs a year later, bud

[@rudroroy1054]

Do we have to use a caulk gun?

[@mayonnaiseeee]

Great video!

[@AliCool412]

help how do I Use Caulk to Seal a Gap between to Pipes ?

[@dumpsterdick]

You dont

[@braddjoe9583]

Oh My Caulk 😱

[@svenkat2006]

That is why I use caulk pen like Rejuvenate to caulk shower area

[@ImPipkinrick]

Oh Nerissa....

[@bigtiger9523]

Don't use a screw, nail or electrical wire connector to seal your used caulk tube. Use a call tube cap/ saver (looks like a mini condom).

[@averageytviewer6893]

I was in an argument over how this was pronounced. I won.

[@seamanship1203]

What happens if you don’t remove the existing caulk?

[@brilafable]

Threesome baby😮

[@brilafable]

And you're gay😂

[@N12Gautam]

The home builders used non waterproof chaulk in all the bathrooms, should I make them do it or do it myself? I don’t want to ruin the warranty (liability)

[@N12Gautam]

@ArshFNPlayz it's a new home and within the first year all of them rot

[@N12Gautam]

@ArshFNPlayz I feel like they should fix it since it's a new home, but it's such a hassle

[@N12Gautam]

@ArshFNPlayz that's true expect I have classes. I usually do stuff around the house it's just no time right now, but I can still do it one year later

[@danielcutler2795]

Thanks for the caulk tips

[@satunbreeze]

Omg Ive never considered cutting at an angle or using painters tape. Im in the medieval times!!!

[@fjfb1001]

Me too!

[@bluenugget997]

Really wish I'd watched this before I did it. I have a mess on my hands now lmao

[@Shadow_Sketch]

Same, I had to fill in the floor in my room cause the way it’s made. I can’t even relax now, Just washed my hands and now I gotta wait for it to dry.

[@jonintrovertednerd9988]

I have mess on my chest. 😊😊😊

[@anthonys5542]

I have seen people apply caulk with no tape and no smoothing tools, just their finger. I was hoping this video would cover that.

[@amyjeanbelk7561]

The ways you mention are preferred

[@FabiSZN]

I'd only suggest using that method if your walls are white.

[@gilormsplay]

Peanut butter. Smooth. Gun's great for fancy designs on sandwiches.

[@padmavathisarvepalli4947]

You made this look embarrassingly easy and my work looks terrible lol

[@Thefreequincy]

Very well 🎉🎉

[@williamtaylor9368]

Better to push than pull.

[@DJPacoRamirez]

Thank you

[@TasteTVNetworks]

Nice!

[@mrststreasures9628]

Looking for indoor herb garden ideas. Any videos available?

[@JanusKylePegenia]

Just use Flex Caulk

[@EvanG529]

Hello, fellow men of culture.

[@lmallard3788]

Is there anything one must do with the inside back of dap caulk canister before using?

[@Stingle_BS]

Flex caulk solos

[@TimeyWimey98]

Watching this cause my fiance ruined my bathroom by just slapping it on lol

[@heterosapien6667]

This song is about shooting blood, FROM YOUR CAAAAAAAAAAAULK

[@tonytruong8702]

Underrated comment lmaooo

[@Padarius38]

how do you not laugh making this video? How many takes did it take for you to get the perfect take on caulk

[@America-Oil_Please]

Just use Flex Caulk 😎

[@toadboy7493]

hi chat

[@deydreamer]

The WHAT!?!?

[@channi58]

Sucks when it wont come out feels like your doing something wrong but it's not rocket science 😕

[@yuganeswarman6643]

Here after today's wordle

[@buonalapatata]

me too, caulk is funny

[@elisiva1176]

Wish I watched this earlier 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@vax_jacod7911]

Hi

[@jennyaugustine8304]

hi ig.

[@alecboi777]

remove old caulk uhh i think i did it wrong

[@megancurran647]

How to reload a caulk gun

[@penelie]

i keep pulling the trigger and nothing happens

[@kaliber725]

Same

[@penelie]

@@kaliber725 i gave up :(

[@kaliber725]

Just figured it out, the caulk is inside a foil pouch you have to pearce it open with something

[@penelie]

@@kaliber725 Thank you, so much for this tip!

[@kaliber725]

@@penelie no problem

[@lucadabazooka8162]

lows

[@NewHomeKnowItAll]

Thanks. Now I have one more honey do🤪

[@ruimenor7264]

This has to be not safe for work

[@mayankgupta2543]

My gun broke

[@LaFox23]

Just use ur finger

[@jonintrovertednerd9988]

You prefer ur finger over caulk? 😢

[@christianwhite7994]

D:

[@Doggieman1111]

Worst caulk job I've ever seen. Always PUSH the bead in FRONT of the nozzle. Then you don't have to deal with the other silly steps.

[@mrki412]

Almost everything is wrong in this video.

[@joshneill6057]

That was a horrible caulk video. 😐 sorry

[@slapperdinky]

Super constructive. Thanks Josh

[@joshneill6057]

@@slapperdinky 😂

[@mayakattt3475]

Thank you