PRO Tips To Caulk Baseboards For DIYers!

[@FixThisHouse]

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[@4bryanb]

Never thought of a reference line. Great idea! Thanks

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Bryan!

[@Apexjasonmorganllc]

When taping. After you pull it you need to address that very top edge of caulking. The tape pulls the caulking slightly from the wall. After you pull tape you need to hit the caulking one more time with your finger.

[@ramoncarfrae5474]

Dealing with the tip of the caulk properly is very important.

[@neettim]

Awesome tips, thank you! The cut off 45 degrees snd reference line!

[@georod2237]

Excellent tips on your videos. Have you tried using damp tile sponges? They work excellent for smoothing out caulking even in corners.

[@josephpasquale8932]

A sponge is a must.

[@shaunbryan3421]

Steeling the reference line trick. I usually use one of those orange grout sponges for clean up.

[@rustyshillford1967]

How do you use the scraper for detailing work?

[@wb8073]

This is brilliant!

[@denisealley9822]

Ohh I’m in heaven seeing this thank you 🙏

[@Digital-Dan]

I have an air-powered one. With a portable tank, it is beautifully controllable.

[@ronm6585]

Thanks.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Ron for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽..I feel another weekly winner coming up! 😉

[@ronm6585]

@@FixThisHouse Lol. Thank you sir.

[@frankdrahos8569]

I’ve used tips 2&3. Need to search for #1! Thanks

[@tedspens]

Another tip (no pun intended) is to push the tip rather than pull it. That will push more caulk into the joint and less excess to wipe off.

[@yeveschenkotovarish4908]

great...yr the first person to use a calking gun right...congrats!

[@tedspens]

@@yeveschenkotovarish4908 Yep, first ever. Thanks!

[@genecarden780]

WRONG. This is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. I have been a professional caulker for over 45 years. I have installed very conservatively over 100 miles if sealant. Anyone that knows anything about installing sealants would never push the gun. It is far inferior. THIS IS A FACT.

[@tedspens]

@@genecarden780 Well, then I'll always be a better caulker than you. Hope you find that moral support you appear to need.

[@genecarden780]

@@tedspens you are hilarious. I have been an expert witness n court. I have won national recognition for my work. I have VERY conservatively installed over 100 MILES of sealant. An obvious ignorant amateur like you does not phase me

[@BHandy000]

Great tips but you jumped around too much. People like, “detailing?! Wtf does that mean?!” “What am I referencing to?!?” Lol!! 😂

[@domtorres6120]

You forgot to mention when, using the tape to go ahead and repaint the baseboard moldings that way the paint will seal the caulk, and you won’t have dust that sticks to it or changes colors, and it wipes off very easy when cleaning them

[@jstone1211]

My Dad taught me to use a little dish detergent on your finger....keeps the caulk from sticking to your hand...

[@genecarden780]

Absolutely 100% wrong .Soapy water causes the sealant to fail.

[@jstone1211]

@@genecarden780 wow, good point....

[@Briannafrancis-e9g]

I put tape on the floor, then painted the skirting boards but when I got toy eh bottom part, it leaked thru and made blobs on the polished floor boards 😢 It was light green tape

[@AppleTechPro870]

I like using soapy water.

[@genecarden780]

Absolutely a very bad idea every major manufacturer says not too. It causes premature failure

[@dougharrison2155]

Yeah, im sure im more likely to have Bbwipes than a wet rag... just cur the tip correctly and lay it smooth in one shot... no need to ever touch it after it comes out of the gun.

[@tomaxxxx536]

don't use tape it leaves a ledge and will always be a problem later while painting

[@genecarden780]

Only when done wrong. But I agree that when used for paint prep there is absolutely no reason to use tape.

[@tomaxxxx536]

@genecarden780 tape and caulk always leaves a ledge at tape edge, nothing wrong with the tape problem is the caulk. Just seal tape edge with the trim paint.

[@genecarden780]

@@tomaxxxx536 I have been a professional caulker for over 45 years. I’m the guy they call in when sealant fails. You are absolutely wrong about it always leaving an edge. If you tool it correctly there is no perceivable edge. You have to tool it so the edge at the sealant and tape is transparent.

[@tomaxxxx536]

@genecarden780 whatever I'm the painter millionaires and billionaires call to paint there house and in my 40 years I can guarantee you it leave a edge. thanks for sharing tho

[@tomaxxxx536]

@genecarden780 🤣🤣🤣 I'm certain you are the mighty sealant god shouldn't you be caulking something gota get that 36 dollars an hr

[@ramoncarfrae5474]

Definitely don't want your caulk to drip

[@indyfosho5458]

Saliva and your finger will work too

[@genecarden780]

JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING you said was wrong for this application. Don’t make videos about things you know nothing about. You are not a Pro. I have been a professional caulker for over 45 years and this ignorance makes me angry. You pass this crap off as advice when everything you said was wrong. NOTHING ABOUT THIS IS LIKE A PRO

[@Real_Big_Shrimp]

What caulk do you recommend

[@genecarden780]

@@Real_Big_Shrimp if you are talking about interior paint prep acrylic latex is fine( this is the only time acrylic latex should be used. Never when there is possibility of water contact.)

[@jeremyoswin9535]

Care to share corrections, and your own pro tips?

[@11x]

Why is everyone caulking baseboards tho? 100% waist of caulk and time.