How to Open Caulk Tube for DIY Beginners

[@gingermiller3521]

Hi I’m sending you a message from Annapolis Maryland. I recently lost my husband in May and I have a large house and I’m by myself. So I’ve started to do a lot of things myself. Just from remembering how he did things. But I fell onto your channel and I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to watch your videos especially a woman doing all these things it has actually empowered me. And just today I was trying to figure out how to work a caulking gun and here you are with this great video so thank you and keep them coming

[@eturbos]

Watching this with my exploded caulking cartridge

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Oh no. Sorry that happened Hope you have success with the next one

[@maximilianaire_]

Me right now lol

[@hitney9183]

me rn..............

[@mattlipsis5016]

Just exploded my cartridge too

[@thsone]

Lol awww

[@lisabaker8743]

I HEART this woman. I was staring at the directions on a tube of sylicone caulk and realized I needed HELP. This video plus "How to Caulk a Bathtub with Silicone" told me everything I needed to know (and more than my husband knew). Super practical and easy to understand, gave me the confidence to do this job myself.

[@sclark223]

Thank you for this. So many "how to" videos jump past the beginning, assuming you own these tools and have used them before. I need someone to show me stuff, truly from the beginning.

[@TScott-vp9zv]

All these years and I never even noticed the cutting blade on the handle. EXCELLENT VIDEO! 🙏🏾✊🏾

[@roxannegreen1181]

Yeah!! Thank you!!! Got my old stuck gun to work!!👏🏽

[@marleneiliffe]

Hello, your video is very interesting, could you give me the link of the blue gun please? I don't see any like it here. I don't see it on amazon either.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Hey sorry I missed this. This was from Lowes, I think. Been a while and I have 4 caulk guns.

[@hongyiyao3530]

This is VERY helpful! I saw it right before trying to cut the caulking tube by a scissor and applying it by hand pressure. Saved my day!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

YAY

[@aceforever001]

I never thought about it, but it makes sense that a do-it-yourselfer stay-at-home mom would know so much about caulk. Thanks for teaching me how to use my caulk better! Now to go finish up my car project!

[@JustMe-cs5zq]

Just found you, and you are a LIFE SAVER!! Needless to say, I'm now a subscriber!!

[@paulwilson8990]

Perfect !! I’ve never used a caulking gun but figured I could replace the garage door trim myself thinking “how hard can it be?” I absolutely loved your video! It was very informative but at the same time concise and to the point, unlike a lot of online videos. Thank you for the info.

[@palmsandboars]

This is SO helpful. I never could use a caulk gun and now I know why. I've already looked at your video on how to re-caulk a bathtub and I'm about to go to work. Thanks so much.

[@johnrfranklin9072]

Had to go thru 30 minutes of other videos before yours showed me how to press the release to pull the rod back...Thank you.

[@olubunmiagbodi4710]

Thanks. Just a few seconds of watching and I got the gist. Very well explained. 💯

[@frankiepost2749]

This is the best tutorial i've ever seen.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Thanks

[@indigowolf556]

Well thank God for people like this lady. This is great I'm going to be doing my own caulking around the bathroom tub next week so let the fun begin.

[@melissapanek4818]

I am so glad I watched this before I tried to use my brand new caulk gun. I would have not figured out any of that. Thank you so much.

[@enlighten-me]

Your method of sealing the tip with the electrical cap and plastic works perfectly! Thank you for the video!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Excellent!

[@carrieh9908]

Wow...thank you! I was stressing out over this caulk gun and what an awesome video...very concise and I learned a ton! You rock!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

@@carrieh9908 good luck

[@jainbsjainbs]

Great video! I was wondering why didn’t the tube open when I kept pressing the gun. It’s the second seal that had to be broken!

[@jafallica]

Great video. Now I feel confident that I can do my caulking when needed.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

you go girl

[@jeffc8198]

Ioli I pl

[@jeffc8198]

Zoom x

[@annacoribioanna]

Why would anybody dislike this video I'm a woman and I have never fixed a thing at home and I just realized I have ants coming out of tiny holes everywhere in my bathroom and I have not been able to sleep because every time I go to the bathroom there's ants and I hate knowing they might be on me so I found this thing about caulk went to the store bought it and also the cheap gun and I did exactly what she said not to do which was just cut the top and I kept pressing and nothing was coming out because I didn't know I had to puncture it and then I also use my scissors to cut the tip I didn't know I could have used the gun anyhow in less than 5 minutes she fixed an answer all of my questions! Because I just cleaned my bathroom and I was ready to do the caulking and then I said okay now I don't know what to do because nothing is coming out of the tube and now I can just go back in 5 minutes thank you THANK YOU and I also have to say that after doing my first caulking I realized that I have done a much cleaner beautiful job than the guys my mom hired who had done the previous one because they just caulked all the surrounding metal parts and it's messy thick they didn't even clean around the wall or the fixtures all uneven! my job was much cleaner, filled all holes but also with attention to detail not uneven or just splattering around fixtures! anyways the point is that I was afraid doing these things but I realize sometimes we might even be better than men at them... im sure it depends who one hires but spending 100+ for super easy things we can do.... I also painted my rooms and I'm also now filling wholes with that thing that expands like foam

[@DIYHIPChicks]

YOU made my day with your comments. You Go Girl! I'd love for you to learn more. Go to my website n sign up for my newsletter. I do free classes monthly and have a mentoring program too! www.diyhipchicks.com

[@niknak588]

I've just had my controlling and abusive ex arrested and im finally decorating my 5 year old sons bedroom. (Only been in this house for 3 years and wasnt allowed to decorate). I cant thank you enough for this video and cant wait to decorate the rest of my home with my new found freedom. Im going to sub to your channel. Xxx

[@DIYHIPChicks]

@@niknak588 You go girl. I've lived through a narcissistic parent. You are brave and Godspeed

[@harryrarig8931]

Very helpful video. I have always used a plastic bag over the tip to preserve the caulk but locked it in place with a rubber band. But the wire nut is a stroke of genius! Will use that from now on and also remember to write the date of last usage as well. Much tnx for those tips!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Glad it was helpful

[@jw6451]

thank you, this video was so simple yet to the point and it helped immensely. it's strange how so many videos don't point out either one of the 2 tips

[@DIYHIPChicks]

You're welcome!

[@Gristow3]

Thank You for a great video. I have watched other videos about caulking, but they don't show how to open and store a tube of caulk or how to use each part of the caulk gun. I am the son of a countryman who knew how to fix everything. However, born in the city, I never asked my dad can I do some of the maintenance around the house. After my late father passed away in 2013, I had to learn how to do maintenance around my mother's house through trial and error (lots of errors).

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Thank you for commenting. We don't know things if no one was there to teach us or never needed to know. Glad I was able to help you

[@linahgriffin5293]

Very helpful! Straight to the point and through. I totally appreciate this.

[@maumemo]

Thank you so much! I had to replace an old rusty floodlight and didn't want the new one to fare the same fate. Was able to snip open, use, and store the new caulk tube for later use ❤

[@marywilcox9861]

I just found you in the knick of time. So many tips I did not know!

[@jtate333]

Very good thanks but my new caulk gun doesn’t have the slim stick to pierce the nozzle, would have appreciated knowing some tips on what else I could use .

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Use a coat hanger. Untwist it and puncture. I have a coat hanger on my peg board for all sorts of fixes.

[@talalztube]

I bought the same gun years ago used it several times never realizing the spout cutter or puncture pin, 🤪 glad i came across this!

[@alistergonslaves6720]

From where you buy that gun?

[@talalztube]

@@alistergonslaves6720 Home Depot, but should be available around any hardware store

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Yep it is a $7 HD or Lowes find. Nothing fancy but gets the job done. Good luck to you. Hop over to my website and join the newsletter. I offer free classes too. ww.diyhipchicks.com

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Thanks! Hop over to my website and join the newsletter. I offer free classes too. ww.diyhipchicks.com

[@samuelgreeniii8437]

Was amazed by the explaining of how to use the caulking gun for a first timer I was like oh man that's pretty cool

[@GenX071Guy]

This was so helpful. Thank you so much. I never had a dad to show me these things. 😊

[@RahatCHowdhury-q9i]

Wow, Just wow, you nailed it lady.

[@amelkatrin3464]

Best video ever! I tried to cut with a knife or cutter, but it didn’t work. I didn’t expected to find a solution, my hands are week and I am a not very young woman. I didn’t want to cut my fingers,while the plastic bottle was resisting...Respect and thank you from france !

[@johnkelty9267]

Excellent video, quick and easy to follow, thanks!

[@richardespinoza6389]

Thank you so much! I started and couldn't get the caulk out. I didn't know there was a seal inside! Thank you!

[@farihawasti4771]

This video is amazing and you are SO CLEAR! I'm trying this now so will let you know how it went.

[@jayandres9904]

Great tips. I liked using the electrical lock as a cap!

[@jordyngrywacheski4132]

My boyfriend has said he’s going to replace the caulking in the bathtub for months. So I’m here on your AMAZING channel! I just subscribed as well, because I love what you’re doing. Thank you so much for the help! I love feeling like I can do just as much as anyone.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Aw thanks. There's nothing we ladies can't do. Just need to learn how and boom, done! 😁

[@maylinayala4231]

I'm in the same situation here, it's been 1 yr exactly 😒

[@ronalby5957]

If he says he’s gonna do it, he’s gonna do it. You don’t need to remind him every 6 months

[@sweetktea292]

@@ronalby5957 lol...although I'm here as well...

[@madbruv]

Im a boyfriend doing this finally 😅

[@greenbeginner9221]

I've never owned a gun with either a cutter or a spike. Where do you buy your caulk guns?

[@DIYHIPChicks]

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[@DIYHIPChicks]

www.amazon.com/shop/diyhipchicks

[@Natures_Symmetry]

Sweet video. Covered all my questions. Thank you.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

YAY

[@katydougherty9745]

So, I grab my caulking gun that I have no idea where I got and don't think I have ever used, and I am thinking it should be self-explanatory. Ummmm big no. Someone in the past used it because it had caulk already in it and even that took forever to get out. I decided to come to youtube because where else would I go lol and low and behold, I found this lovely woman who made me go ahhhhhh many times during this video! I was thinking I must be pretty stupid, but I see from all the comments that I am not the only one that didn't know. Kudos @DIYHIPChicks Thank you for making it so easy!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

SO HAPPY to help. You are not stupid. We don;t know things unless we are taught! You are very capable just need directions!

[@imjusthere6940]

So after a failed attempt to use our new caulk gun I found your video and had no clue the actual caulk gun has everything we needed to open it 😂🤣🤣🤣 thank you for the video

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Yeah. So happy to help

[@johnrfranklin9072]

...same here❤️

[@erinnicholls7258]

Mine didn't have the cutter or the spike. 😫

[@cathycoats8607]

I’m glad I watched this before starting my project! Thanks!!

[@bluekisses5887]

You're definitely Superwoman sitting here trying to figure out how I'm going to open this up not even realizing that all the stuff needed it's right on this gun thank you so much

[@DIYHIPChicks]

You got this!

[@delorestaylor7206]

Hi, I have a tube of "liquid nails fuze it max" caulk and the nozzle screws off and there is a threaded wide tip that has to be cut. How do I cut it and what tool do I use? Thanks.

[@delorestaylor7206]

cut off...

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Sorry for the delay. Use a utility knife and slice small hole. You can always make it bigger if you need more product to come out

[@delorestaylor7206]

@@DIYHIPChicks Thanks. I saw a video using the utility knife to cut the tip and when I did, the caulking was really thick and not freely flowing from the tube, so I'm taking it back to the store.

[@dadof2boystx]

After watching 4 videos, we found yours and it was perfect!! We found everything on the gun 😂😂😂 Thank you so much! You got a new sub! 🎉

[@DIYHIPChicks]

@@dadof2boystx aw thanks!! Welcome

[@kingofdubs]

Thank you so much because I've never ever used a caulk gun or cartridge until just recently and I had no idea how to use it since I'm a complete novice!

[@PratikTolia]

You answered all my questions in a single video. Thank you 🙏and subscribed

[@teemmm538]

Thank you so much so easy so helpful

[@empain_]

I’ve been looking for basic videos regarding caulk in general as I’ve got to redo the tub. This is really neat! You’ve got good videos on the subject, thank you for putting them out there (:

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@robertyoung8615]

Thank you, this was the best video and covered everything i needed to know

[@nourhanateout7187]

Thank you so much!!! I had no idea the fun holder had these features :)

[@aydenli198x]

useful, saved my day! Was struggling finding a long spike! here it is!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Glad it helped!

[@Jazmin-ro3zt]

I’m a new homeowner, this was awesome!!!! Thank you, Thank you!

[@watupwitu]

OMG the pin for puncturing! I freaking never knew- Thanks for the quick simple instructions

[@davinabenjamin7884]

Omg. Thank you so much. I never knew why that silver thing was on the caulk gun.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

You are welcome. If you want more caulk help, grab my PDF. diyhipchicks.com/caulk-guide/

[@thomaswyskowski3780]

A teacher, for sure, kudos to you,

[@bluskyz7398]

So, I opened the tip of the tube (silicone) before I realized the caulk gun I'd borrowed was too large for my tube. I covered the tip with foil, 3 days ago... I have another gun now, but can't get the caulk to come out. Is it dried up by the tip already? I punctured again, but nothing's coming out. Any way to remedy this? I hope I didn't ruin an $11 tube!!

[@TrilithiumBanditKelsey]

Thank you for posting this!

[@KatieKormanik]

You're my new favorite person.

[@rowjo2006]

This is the only useful video I found online and it was very friendly to watch, thank you :)

[@g2166]

Was trying to figure out how to use it 😂glad I found your video😊

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Go you!

[@airforcemom2235]

Good, practical information explained in a way anyone can understand! Thank you.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@liliann95]

You are so cool!!! I love your explanation...wow easy breezy!

[@lilybear4004]

What if I just tie a some plastic to the tip with a rubberband? Will that work?

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Yes that works. Anything to keep it airtight

[@PhongFoodieAdventure]

I never thought about using an electric cap to cover the tube 🤯 Thanks for the useful tip!

[@TomCro73]

Right? Brilliant hack!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Thanks. My contractor buddy loved my trick

[@MrKingLuxury]

❤ I’ve been struggling with this damn thing for at least 20 minutes trying to figure out how to open it until I watched this video 😂thanks for the help.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Happy to help. It is so easy once you see how to do it. I swear basic home care needs to be taught in school!

[@KyawThura-x7q]

You are a great lady, very nice instruction!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

@@KyawThura-x7q thanks.

[@redkearney]

OMG, I could reach out and hug you right now! Thank you!

[@ezrastewart2301]

Thank you ma’am. You are a good teacher. Subscribed.

[@Akron2PDX]

U are a lifesaver. I'm about to re-caulk my bathtub I have no clue wtf I'm doing lol

[@lilybear4004]

What's an electrical cap and how do I get one?

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Hi. Here is a link. Depot or Lowes. Metal threads in tip help grip the caulk tube. www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Standard-Wire-Connector-Assortment-30-Pack-778128/302686297?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-312551287-_-302686297-_-N

[@Tamilan-dn8ih]

Just enough instructions to get my work done! Thank you so much.

[@biggdaddesteve2128]

Absoloutly Great Video. Thank You!!!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RochelleDorsey]

Thank you so much! This helped me tremendously.

[@vlj9790]

So the instructions on the caulk tube say remove cap & cut nozzle to desired bead size. I don’t see how to remove cap?

[@tracie823]

I leaned so much! Thank you I also immaturely giggled the whole time 😂😂❤

[@DIYHIPChicks]

I get it. I have 3 adult sons and a husband. I've heard every joke

[@shedwilliams1305]

Ditto. thanks for another great video. Just the right amount of info. Thank you.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

THanks for watching!!!

[@tiffanyjackson1969]

Thank you so much. Best video ever!!!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Glad it helped! If you want to learn more about caulk. grab this PDF. diyhipchicks.com/caulk-guide/

[@jackietaylor5165]

Great video, thanks.

[@eMke3]

Thank you. Super helpful for a begginer like me.

[@muhammadali-ty8qx]

Best way to explain ❤

[@martinowings3597]

Awesome. Thank You. I should have watched this years ago :) Works for guys too :)

[@Joe-tv3wt]

I broke my first tube cause I had no idea about the seal …. So I just kept shooting the caulk gun till it exploded out the back…. So I found this channel!! Thanks for the direction!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

You are welcome! Don't know things no one has shown us before, right? Good luck

[@thelookbookhunt2101]

Thank you!!! I couldn’t figure out how to break the foil seal:)

[@cwynn1547]

thanks for this, why do they make a friggin tube of glue so difficult?

[@cherry4892]

Great information. Thank you!

[@onewizzard]

I love how she handles that big caulk gun.

[@-cherrylimeade-4872]

Yeah I’m so jealous of how many things she can do with that caulk

[@berryc52]

Very concise and well presented. Thank you so much

[@minju905]

You are a life saver! Thank you

[@swaranmongia600]

timely; very helpful. Thank you.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clevelandexplorer2221]

Hello, is the electrical cap recyclable?

[@DIYHIPChicks]

HI well I didn't know so I researched a little. Not much info out there. I am going to say not recyclable bc of need to separate metal threads from the plastic. I would drop off at an electricians shop or tech school. Or donate to Habitat for Humanity ReStore. They can resell them for charity funding

[@clevelandexplorer2221]

@@DIYHIPChicks I wasn't aware of "restore" places, I'll look into that! If I'm honest I was taken back a little when you said the reason to cap it is because of reuse later, not buying more-economy over environment. However, that night at Wilko I bought two £1 caulking guns, these caps are freaking awesome! Way better than a screw, actually, as I had been using. Usings a screw is now my thing when I'm a pinch, it's great but no proper seal. It's the little things :') and they were sold alongside plastic screw caps like what you used too. I really really appreciate you researching my question and environmental concern, thank you so much

[@inthevortex-de1rh]

Thank you so much. That's exactly what I needed to learn ❤❤❤

[@suniledwindodo]

Thanks I struggle to operate. Now I got it 😊

[@wcgl5595]

Excellent instructions; helped me!!

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Oh that stinks. I have a great crew at my store.

[@grant6610]

Informative and hilarious at the same time.

[@DIYHIPChicks]

Ha. Happy to entertain in educate you ;)

[@dl7169]

Hero of the day..thanks

[@MusicFanOnline]

Not me clumsily trying to break the seal last time by just trying to unravel a wire hanger and stick it in there.😂