How to ● re - SEAL A TUBE OF CAULKING ● the easy way

Why throw out a partially used tube of caulking? Here's an easy way to save and reseal the end of a caulking tube and still be able to re-use it months later. Re-seal and save money instead of throwing out a partially used tube.It can be saved and re-sealed over and over until depleted. Caulking can be re-used months later.

[@chrisnotap]

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[@Banquo33708]

I wish you'd said something about removing finger from glove first.

[@luskpaul9593]

Good one dude.

[@turdferguson5300]

We have a second refrigerator that I store calking and glues in. After sealing I refrigerate it but word to the wise, don't use the kitchen refrigerator if your married and want to stay that way.

[@freakerss]

Ah yes $100/year of electricity to save a tube of caulking

[@turdferguson5300]

@@freakerss I need to get all that other stuff out immediately. I retired when I was 33, I'm 59 now. It hasn't sent me to the poor house yet but I'll keep that in mind. :)

[@YAWN....]

@@turdferguson5300 get a new wife...

[@FDiOfi]

I've been reluctant to open mine because I only need a little of it and planning to use it when I have more to use it for. This saved me the worry. BTW the nearest hardware is like 40km and I don't have any means of transpo so I always buy everything I'll be needing in the future when I have the time to go there. Thanks a lot.

[@BrianBoruish]

Brilliant. The problem with just putting a cap on the tip is that air is still in the nipple which will harden the silicone inside. Your solution sees to it that this does not happen. Nicely done sir! Of all of the "save a tube of caulk" videos I just watched this one was the best. Elegant solution!

[@Rondogardener]

I have tried everything, and the best way to seal a tube is to purchase a red wire nut from the hardware store. It works perfectly for latex for very extended periods and is also the best for silicon. I have found, however, that the silicon carrier is so volatile that even an unopened tube can go bad within a year or so.

[@veenzgal3041]

This sounds awesome but as of right now, during this covid 19 epidemic.... i need my glove lmao

[@kbpl369]

Use cellophane.

[@aleeshalange3490]

First time caulker here and this tip saved me $10 since I only used 5% of the tube 😎

[@TómateSinaloa4LIFE]

Just add the simple easy route without having to use all these weird gadgets and things or whatever to seal the tube all you have to do after you're done using what you're about to use is, press the caulk gun just enough to where some of the silicone or whatever it is comes out the tip of the tube and then with that itself will seal the tip of the tube giving you time to use it again without it drying up and when your ready to use it just remove that excess that's left up there on the tip and there you go! You're welcome...

[@gladitsnotme]

A glove is not a "weird gadget" lmao

[@davidsauerwrx7460]

Thanks! It seems nobody makes tubes with caps anymore. Great Idea! Thanks again. Dave

[@drnh4444]

That's a nice tip. What I do is clean out the nozzle, unscrew it, place plastic wrap over the end and screw the nozzle back on the seal it. I've had tubes last years like that

[@mattgavioli6762]

problem is, what do you do with all the silicone you clean out of the nozzle? you throw it away? sounds like a waste to me

[@takeit1229]

Best part is I'm always using those gloves with caulking, so I have one ready to toss after the job anyways.

[@ineriberti]

I use a wire nut, It works. Thanks

[@blackpine6693]

What you do ….is get a piece of foil tape.about an inch and wrap it around the tip and fold it over…don’t have to ruin a glove….lasts forever as long as the stuff inside the tube…..

[@masterbeaner]

For wire nuts would you squeeze a bit into it also? A real question that sounds real dirty for some reason.

[@rapidvxr3021]

Just use wide sticky tape , stick to one side of nozzle fold it over and pinch the sides together then pull trigger a little

[@johnbravo7542]

Yeah,I did that,and the tip stayed fresh,and the tube went rock hard

[@ulysses_grant]

@@johnbravo7542 lol! Thank you for the warning! 😅

[@rooftopvoter3015]

I find that removing a finger from the glove before cutting will save on trips to the ER.

[@davewasthere]

I wish I'd read this earlier...

[@KyLe-jk8yw]

Found that out on my way to the ER

[@keith3761]

Can you make a youtube how to video about this? asking for a friend.

[@radhouze2554]

Weirdly arousing

[@concernedcitizen8968]

I know you made this long ago but you are a genius!

[@keith3761]

Thank you, just what I was looking for. I have lost tubes of RTV black gasket maker, silicone and marine sealant because I did not know how to do this.

[@alonzobean1]

Best method is to squeeze out to fill the and tip let dry. Total seal lasts for months. To reuse pull out caulk plug.

[@tonym6920]

Ingenious! I never thought of using a rubber glove! LOL. Thanks! 👍👍

[@LWRC]

Why bother with all that? The silicone at the tip of the dispenser will be exposed to air and will dry automatically and harden. All you have to do to reuse it is to remove that plug and the rest of the silicone should be good to go!!!

[@FisherCatProductions]

Not all products work that way. Some will start to harden at the tip and set off the entire tube unless sealed from moisture or oxygen.

[@dougdale5460]

Greatest trick ever! Way better than the nail shoved down the tube. Awesome tip!

[@ebutuoytm7560]

Just jab it a few times into the wax from a toilet ring (new not used) I've been doing this for years and it lasts for the life of the caulking

[@fd3871]

thanks for the tip. will have to try it.

[@av8dr]

I tried but it’s a pain to remove my toilet each time 😂😂😂

[@greensteve9307]

I have been drilling a small hole in a champagne cork and pushing that firmly over the end. Also keeps them good for weeks to months.

[@RSTI191]

I use wire nuts. Twist one on, works great.

[@voiceofraisin241]

Amazon now sells red “condoms” that serve this very purpose. I recommend them. They are tight fitting. The caulking stays pliable for an extended period of time. Much better than the nail or taping the tip.

[@NolomEbal44560]

A Silicon Tube condom.

[@daviddahl83]

Oh my 😳😳

[@johnbravo7542]

The best way to keep the whole of the calking fresh is to dunk the whole tube with tip first into a bucket of water,put all you liquid nails and silicone tip first in a bucket of water,it will remain fresh until you need it again,just keep topping up the water,if it evaporates,from tim to time.

[@paulegan2252]

Love it...much better than those rubber caps that are made for it and slide off...THANKS.

[@wotcherfaz]

I've seen folk sticking a flatheaded pin in to block the hole. Or a nail. Your idea seems cool too.

[@greylizard1040]

I feel very silly for throwing out the balloon material thing that came with the tube 😂

[@thetwogardens6048]

Whats your tip , for when you cant get a job and you have to stay inside the house. ????

[@chrisnotap]

Before answering I need to know a little. What is your age?

[@kbpl369]

@@chrisnotap *crickets*

[@matters2842]

Vote for trump

[@misssummersalt]

@@matters2842 HAHAHAHA!

[@missiletm]

“Just the Tip”

[@AS-dc8tb]

Okay, but here's something much simpler: I drive a wood screw roughly 1/3" into the tip. Use a screw a bit bigger than the diameter of the whole in the plastic nozzle. It keeps the caulk good to use for several months to a year.

[@beforereal8662]

EVEN SIMPLER THAN THAT:: SQUEEZE UNTIL THE TIP IS FILLED W [SILICONE], EXPOSING IT 2 AIR. LEAVE IT ALONE. THE TUBE WILL BE SEALED.

[@thejanssen6030]

@@beforereal8662 The tip is typically filled after use, so what you are describing is exactly what they are attempting to avoid. Having to dig/poke/drill thru a tip full of dry sealant to get to the wet stuff can be a pain.

[@jfarinacci0329]

Good idea. Thank you.

[@Blakehx]

Cool idea thanks! I happened to have a perfect size screw with extra large, widely spaced threads so I wrapped it with Teflon tape and screwed it all the way in!

[@Helm-w1q]

Here save your fingers. Cut the end of the tube off,on a slight angle. Cut no more than you have to to squeeze out caulk. After you are done, take a sixteen sinker(spike) and stick it in the hole. The hole should be small enough to hold the sinker. Leave enough of the nail sticking out to get a grip on it to pull it out. Then go a head a use it, replacing the nail when you are done. Been doing this way for fifty years.

[@two2pedal289]

Does not work for silicone or glue type products

[@amermatk]

Amazing tip...I've tried for years using the old nail with electrical tape on the end...this will save me money in the long run!

[@steamsteam6607]

That's what I always say when teasing the grill. 'Here's a little tip for ya'.

[@CCWSig]

I bet that's hot as hell.

[@tollyjones1344]

This was helpful as I had some silicone sealant from something I made. Thanks!

[@finalmatrix]

Plastic food wrap should work as well as it's air tight.

[@jsporish]

I'm guessing you could also use water ballons?

[@pineapplelady7662]

Thank you!!

[@marq666]

I use a little piece of foil tape. same stuff you would use on a bathroom vent hose. I usually keep a roll in the garage with the rest of the adhesives. works great. just slice it off with a razor when you want to use it. one slice length wise down the tape. You only need a small piece and you can save your gloves for painting :)

[@phendranaa]

Thank you so much 😭

[@MountainBeaches]

Awesome. Exact tip I was looking for. Thanks.

[@PixieSprite1840]

Right before I found this video I used the exact same type of glove to put over the tip and wrapped a rubber band around it. It was for a roof sealant. Glad I did it correctly.🤸‍♀🧠

[@vincentfung5150]

Can't I just use a piece of saran wrap?

[@FisherCatProductions]

Yes. I find duct tape the easiest as I don't have to use tape or a rubber band to seal the seal

[@allancerf2095]

Chris Notap - thanks so much! I'm doing this for the first time on closets with four custom shelves. Off topic a bit - Weirdly - the top shelves don't require caulking - too tight. I can see in a hi-rise how you might get some expansion going at the top - but a closet? LOL.

[@неболаја]

thx

[@grfrwaki]

Dig that! Thank you so much.

[@kariann2298]

This is fantastic to know!! I've never used a caulking gun before, and I was concerned that if I only used a little bit of it, I'd waste the remainder since it would get dried out

[@thetwogardens6048]

This does work great . Thanks !

[@gabe1929]

Andddd thank yooouuu, sir.

[@alpt81]

my man! Thanks for posting this.

[@lincolnbergen5226]

Brilliant! Thanks

[@gosalh]

Great tutorial thanks

[@80skid83]

Like a glove.

[@philstat100]

SMART, SMART!!!!!

[@alexhuevera939]

wow good for a week

[@PaulAshley]

Would this work for a tube of construction adhesive like Liquid Nails?

[@chrisnotap]

It’s worth a try.

[@babylon616]

Thank you.

[@gardengrower7633]

Thanks. Saved me a lot of $$$. Works great every time!

[@eddie195777]

will that work on latex caulk? Thanks for the video

[@carlvaz]

Good tip!

[@adventuremikey101]

I've found that within a month the silicone in the nozzle goes off (temperate climate like 20-30 degrees celsius). Even putting electrical tape flat over the tube thread and screwing nozzle back on I've found tube has gone off in a few months. Pretty dang frustrating

[@3112134]

Agree, I use the glove finger then wrap with elect tape. You get a few days only. But I've not tried the injecting extra caulk into the finger, it might help.

[@enning1927]

thank u :DDDDDD

[@mattwarrensocal]

This is smart. I use hot glue but may try

[@warclassics]

thank you!

[@EgadsNo]

Large wire nuts work pretty well ( blue/gray ).

[@joes9601]

Nice thanks!

[@tbone6354]

Best idea. Costs 1 cent. Works perfectly. Remove nib after use, then make indentation with finger, then get candle and pour wax on the tip in the indentation. Works 200% 100% of the time. 3 bags full Sir.

[@FriendM2010]

Like it. 👍

[@jonteboe748]

thanks

[@lisacobb7525]

Does this work on a tube of liquid nails?

[@axl-a7472]

Thank you! You're a Genius !!!

[@chrisnotap]

Glad it helped!

[@philshock3805]

Hot glue works great for me.

[@Voyager23B]

You heat up a hot glue gun every time you have to seal a tube of caulk? May work for jobs around the house, but I use these in my business and I don’t have that kind of time. Glad it works for you!

[@philshock3805]

@@Voyager23B If I'm going to reuse the tube in a day or two, I'll just dispense a bit of caulk from the nozzle and leave it. Seems to seal the tube well enough for short periods of time. If I don't know when I'll use it again or know it'll be a few weeks, I'll endure the tedious and time consuming task of plugging in the glue gun. I realize I'll never get those 3 seconds of my life back but I figure that's better than throwing away a $6+ tube of partially used caulk 6 months later when I go to use it again. Yes, I'm merely a home owner - not a professional window installer.

[@hanzocloud]

What if I stored it like that for 2-3 years. Would I be able to use it?

[@dangrey6084]

Most caulk and sealant companies say their products have a one or two year shelf life. I would think as long as there was no air inside the opened tube, it would probably last roughly the same time if it was stored after opening.

[@eddie195777]

One way to find out. You might consider buying the small squeeze tubes if you use silicone every 2 to 3 years.

[@noone-zq7my]

I usually just stick a bolt or nail in the tip,

[@JF-em6hr]

Would a small plastic bag work the same way?

[@chrisnotap]

Yup.

[@worthexcellence9163]

ooo, thank you :D

[@mgs9136]

WOW!! THANK YOU 😊

[@VictorSadkov]

Thank you.

[@mobayguy]

Thanks

[@stevesmith-hi3oo]

👍

[@richardstevenson2727]

👍

[@xxpug_unicornxx184]

Ive just use a little bit of tigerseal aka polyuthrane. Instead of wasteing nearly a full tube ive took the nossle off and screwd a suitable size bolt in the end. We'll see if it works when i come to reuse it.

[@nestorgarcia8421]

Does it have to be a blue glove?

[@morgan5941]

Wood glue on the tip works well.

[@naughtyorgneiss]

Thanks, this was just what I was looking for!

[@philiptrump9590]

I’d cut the glove of or that, but i’ve run out of fingers!

[@instantchildbirth2746]

Wish i had gloves

[@eddie195777]

Just wish for a ride to the store and take your wallet and that wish will come true.

[@instantchildbirth2746]

@@eddie195777 I've been at the store with my wallet out for 10 minutes and nothing has happened