The Baseboard Caulking Secret Tips And Tricks I Wish I Knew As A DIYer! How To

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On today’s episode I will be showing you the baseboard caulking secret tips and tricks I wish I knew as a DIYer! This a great How to video on caulking trim such as baseboards, crown mouldings and even door casings!
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[@kTorres007]

Love it when folk have pride in their work. Thank you for sharing the tips!

[@colettejaques2559]

Yes....so many don't care....I've had the painter from hell....cob job...late...wood floors messed up

[@graceproby2662]

I never knew there were 2 types. Thank you for tips. Good teacher 😊. Every day is a school day.

[@y2kroxy]

A painter friend of mine showed me a caulking trick that utilizes the some of the tips used in this video. This was done after walls were painted and white painted baseboards installed. As in the video, you cut a small angle cut on tip (except you use needle nose pliers and pinch the tip to make the opening smaller). Then you place and angle the gun on the baseboard and your wet finger at the tip of the gun. You then squeeze the trigger and drag the gun along the baseboard with your finger at a quick space that covers around 2 - 3ft. Due to the small opening and your finger running with the gun , it lays down the caulk in one motion. You may have to rerun areas if there are gaps that were not completely filled. Try it.

[@randrobinson443]

I like my caulking painted so I clean & caulk first, paint last because just after a few years of exposure the caulking turns a different color than the paint... especially that Paintable painters caulk. I've been working on houses since the late 60s.

[@toecutter1015]

Wow, Another Flim flam Wet tooling finger fucking the caulk “trick “ they just keep coming

[@JBIRD575]

That's a good tip run finger with it one motion

[@MDeHaviland]

Not only does it turn a different color, it also tends to attract dust and dirt.

[@RunaroundAtNight]

This is really helpful. I'm putting new base board down in our bathroom and I followed your instructions and it worked great. I think the big one that helped was the tip to run a small amount, and then do it again if needed to fill larger gaps. I had some pretty big gaps at times, but now using your approach it isn't a mess and it all looks so clean and profession. Thanks again for the great video.

[@jeannieeubanks9550]

Never to old to learn!

[@bernsfindsandmore7636]

Been on a roll with your videos. Have me feeling like Handy Manny with everything I have done to my home without a contractor...LOL. Thanks for the videos.

[@beckytobey2984]

You are definitely the best caulking video I have watched. I'm fixing up my 50 year mobile retirement home, what a mess in the master I created. Will be using your tips everywhere else. Thank you

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much Becky! I wish you the best on your project! 🙏🏽😊

[@LeoRousseau]

Great info here! This is a perfect example of less is more... Appreciate your help!

[@velomitrovich3425]

Thanks, I've been chaulking for years, I had no idea about the difference between silicon and latex chaulk. That explains a lot of issues over the years. Thanks again.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@fionabrennan9148]

Such a helpful video! Thank you for the tips~ I’m a first time home DIY’er and need all the help I can get

[@liza3337]

I've never seen anyone do two thin passes. Looks good. I'll probably do that next time.

[@saltyolbroad2962]

You've never seen my husband caulk! He would've done that free-hand, perfectly. I have never seen someone caulk like my husband. He makes it look so easy! Then I try to do it! 😂😂😂

[@gzus1482]

​@@saltyolbroad2962My caulk is bigger. 😎

[@daisyz6801]

I have been Caulking awhile now, and the way you explain in such detail and Patience. I learned things about caulking I never knew. Thank you for the best video yet. Please donn't stop sharing.

[@time_2_get_ready]

Thank you so much! This is superb information and so timely as I was wondering how I was going to make my finished product not look amateurish! Can't wait to get stuck in to it. 😃

[@tonawhitaker3416]

Wow! I've never seen a caulk cap! Thank you so much. I'm going to get some. Your tips are great. I do cut larger holes than necessary.

[@rhondakennedy819]

I wish the people who fix my apartment would have watched you.

[@truthseekerKJV]

I need to point out the gap from the floor to the baseboard is a great opening for insects to invade your house from inside the walls. Fill those gaps with caulking as well as any gaps in electrical and plumbing coming through the walls, and you will see far less insects in your house.

[@supra2k8]

His flooring looks like LVP, which you shouldn't caulk the trim to the planks

[@Alphasig336]

It’s better to caulk being the wall before installing baseboard.

[@alewis6451]

The gap between base and floor should have quarter round or shoe moulding which is flexible enough to conform to irregular gaps along the bottom of base. paint quarter round prior to installation. Then caulk crack between base and quarter round leaving the floor uncaulked for expansion and contraction. Been out of the business for a while and will pick up this Dap stretch and try it out.

[@phillcom3]

Why if uv got carpet there?

[@alewis6451]

@@phillcom3 this discussion is vinyl plank flooring and baseboard. carpeting and baseboard is a different application.

[@yvonnesmith2578]

I love your videos! You are so good at explaining how to do so many things! 😊

[@martyvillarreal9144]

Just found your channel. Thanks for the great tips. Your tutorials are short and sweet.

[@bobhart1155]

Excellent video. Like all of your videos, articulate and informative - thank you!

[@jeanchance9334]

Just recently subscribed to your video channel. I love them. They are so user friendly, and so informational and simple to do..

[@melvinevans9981]

Thank-you mate, always useful to watch great videos on how to.

[@adamb1709]

This is a fantastic video thank you

[@karatekennny6301]

Thank you this helped tremendously

[@leepiper4621]

Thank you. Your channel always provides great information on how to maintain a house🏠

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Lee! I’m glad I could be of help to you and others! 🙏🏽😊

[@behnasafari1447]

Thank You So Much. Very helpful. I agree with you on taping.

[@rafalsanbra9758]

Really appreciate all your tips on all your videos .Great channel! Thank you! 😊

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much Rafal! 🙏🏽😊

[@liza3337]

I had to use masking tape on my bath because I just couldn't get it. I spent a long time masking it perfectly. It looks really nice. Definitely worth the effort.

[@tsmith3286]

Excellent video. You saved me a lot of time and headache for my upcoming DYI job.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you so much for the feedback! 🙏🏽😊

[@missycarter4177]

This is an awesome video! Thank you! I love the way you explain things I definitely feel more confident trying it myself now.

[@pinky2cats706]

Thanks for sharing. Excellent tips!

[@GillianMorrison]

I live for videos like this. Cheers 👍

[@robinbrown3290]

I like that you take the time and explain how and why. Helps a lot. Thanks!

[@YooooouKnowwwww]

HAHAHAHA People think that mess in the intro was a joke but I've seen that done 100 times with my family. Thanks for the vid man!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad to be of service! 🙏🏽😊

[@nursedjones]

Thank you I learned the hard way but your tips I will remember for a lifetime.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help!

[@bobbyb1607]

Excellent advise. Thank you

[@lindastirling8451]

Excellent information, thank you.

[@JennLarter]

Great video! Tips were super helpful! My baseboards now look amazing!

[@hankhighsmith9050]

Caulking Journey 😂 Love it!

[@FixThisHouse]

😆👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@johnl119]

even tho I know how to caulk (I used it cover all of my place) I still learnt something new, thanks!

[@_JohnRedcorn_]

I appreciate that you don’t edit out all of your little mistakes, I know you’ve edited out some like when you pushed the poker into the caulk tube, but we ALL make these tiny little mistakes and it’s good to remember that

[@sueharris6616]

Yes this is very helpful. Thank you

[@user-dr2fd7jo5v]

Thank you, love from Ireland

[@user-uk5qz9ui6p]

Well done, thanks for the tips

[@Ddogg7021]

Woohoo! Thank you! You are a lifesaver 🎉

[@vaskenchoubaralian2847]

"Nice"! This was super helpful. :)

[@mariaemilianegron]

You are great, simply amazing

[@stevewasilow5556]

Excellent tips, you make it look easy

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Steve! You got this! 👍🏽😊

[@mikepruitt8027]

Great advice and again. Thanks

[@dorianmorton67]

That was very useful, thank you! 🇨🇦❤️

[@ellenc9935]

I actually laughed when you said "caulking journey" because over several decades, mine has been a bit bumpy :-). Also had no idea there was even such a thing as a dripless caulking gun so thanks for that link - just ordered, and also subscribed to your channel - great stuff.

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi Ellie! Thank you so much for the love and support! Caulking is tricky but will get better with a little bit of practice over time 👍🏽😊. I hope you have a great weekend my friend!

[@JBIRD575]

That rubber cap was Kool

[@a_cool_daddy2918]

Great skill, well done. Thanks for the tips.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@0505abab]

I have to say I never knew about the rubber caps that's pretty cool to know

[@danielestrada3624]

Great tutorial. i have trouble with the caulk gun stopping. I will try and dripless gun. I am a Weekend DIY and these tips are great.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the feedback and support Daniel! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Helpful video - even for an old guy like me.

[@saulalanis6578]

Caulk is your friend, putty is your buddy and paints a saint! 🟰🤓

[@joyceschetter5871]

Awesome lesson on caulking!

[@dogman4100]

That was very helpful. Thank you.

[@garygary380]

Excellent video!!

[@theresewheeler1498]

Thank you for sharing . So much info So now I can do it myself

[@FixThisHouse]

Im glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@planetfabulous5833]

He's fabulous! I'm a sissy but I love working on my house and he taught me how to caulk like a pro! Love ya! I'm subscribing!

[@toecutter1015]

There’s Absolutely nothing professional about anything that this clueless kid is doing wet tooling taping finger in the caulk lick and stick flim flam cobbers

[@Phuongnguyen-zr1in]

Thanks for the video.

[@Karla-yi5ld]

Great tips! I’m not afraid to caulk anymore.

[@cefarther3945]

I never thought of baby wipes, that's brilliant.

[@ra5928]

A contractor friend of mine showed me (a rank amateur) a little trick. Put blue tape on the wall at exactly the height of the baseboard. 2 or 3 foot sections at a time. Apply the caulk, do the finger thing, clean off the base board with a damp rag and immediately remove the blue tape. Do not let the caulk dry. IT CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL. There are actually videos on that now. Being 75, I learned that 20 years before YT. Works like a charm.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Wastes too much time and materials using tape. If you lay it down properly first, you don't even need to wipe it. In fact, you shouldn't wipe it.

[@ra5928]

@@jmackinjersey1 - I only did the baseboard in my house once. Came out perfect. Why would I want to learn how to do it your way when I never have to do it again?

[@BLAZE21000]

@@jmackinjersey1 you should ALWAYS run a finger across your bead. Too many reasons as to why to list. If you don’t know them then I’m sure your jobs aren’t neat and/or don’t last for years.

[@toecutter1015]

O K another one, wet tooling taping and finger in the caulk are all things that would get me fired immediately when I worked as a caulker. All the clueless videos of so many calling themselves pros and experts and haven’t the first clue about what Real caulking is

[@juliettelynne5861]

Do you put the tape on the baseboard or on the wall?

[@leahwells3935]

Thank you for the wonderful tips that is great and informative ideo love it.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much Leah! 🙏🏽😊

[@theresavelazquez6548]

Thanks, I have to recaulk my whole house, foundation shift left so many gaps the whole downstairs & even my corners in upstairs!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help Theresa! I wish you the best on your project! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any advice 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@shovelhead56]

Great video and tips! Appreciate the suggestions🤙

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the feedback! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@kristieknigge4145]

Thank you for share with this ol gal! You always make is look so easy. I did learn a lot from this post. 1 I won’t forget, take your time🙌🏼💯I need to do that! Oh and the human that said there was to much room from the floor to the baseboard. I would think it would be preference. Also, if you spray your house once a month for insects, it shouldn’t be a problem…

[@chadbinette3201]

Always keep your tip clean

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great tips! Much appreciated

[@BillyBullshitter]

Yes it's very important to wipe the tip once you've squirted your silicon. Great advice.

[@John-mh6mi]

Thank you helps a lot.

[@avemaria4063]

Thank you! I've learned so much!, Just subbed😊

[@VMR41]

Thanks for posting!! 👍🏻

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@esmeraldagomez185]

Thank u I learn a lot today 😄

[@watchthis1316]

Didn’t know about the caps!!! Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Those caulk caps are game changers! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@BlossomPainting]

Nice video…. To address the excess calking problem 11:00 …. I suggest ( IF I make that mistake) …. Instead of running your finger the whole length and collecting a bunch of caulk ,,, I start from the middle and do half in one direction (moving away) then the opposite side (moving the opposite way). This way I pick up less calk and carry the excess caulk to finish more length. If it was a really big line you could do it 3 equal swipes (middle last) … this will prevent caulk from laying high and low and save the mess/waste. It happens

[@curiouscat3384]

Yes - it also prevents spreading the caulk onto the wall or trim where you don't want it.

[@toecutter1015]

Another finger tooling expert, The Cob Jobbers just keep coming

[@BlossomPainting]

HAHA The jobs do keep coming@@toecutter1015

[@aliciastarck1296]

Excellent video! You’re patient and clear. Great demonstration. I followed everything you said (my first time doing crown molding 🤦🏼‍♀️). Your tips made my work look so much better! Thank you!

[@jasonseiders3028]

Cope those inside baseboard corners and you won't need caulk!!!

[@toecutter1015]

It’s flim flim wet tooling and finger in the caulk dum dum stuff

[@happyme3376]

I'm getting ready to do this next week, so it's like you read my mind, lol

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@susanallen3783]

When your done caulking sprat fantastic on the caulk,it's a great finisher.

[@susanallen3783]

Spray not spray lol

[@susanallen3783]

Not sprat

[@hoosiered471]

Great technique man!!! Thanks for the very informative and helpful video!!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@toecutter1015]

Flim flam wet tooling taping and finger fucken the caulk Yep great technique

[@kellyblack1554]

Awesome, thank you

[@nitakuma]

10:40 not an over exaggeration for me lol. thanks for the information on this. God bless u sir

[@user-lw1tt3yd1s]

Excellent presentation

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Charles! 🙏🏽😊

[@dogbreath180]

Nice job ...thank you

[@ronm6585]

Good stuff. Thank you. 👍🏻

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Ron! 🙏🏽😊

[@varieta9466]

Thanks for the great tips! ❤

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@eunicom]

Good tips. In place of caulking caps, I like to use blue tape since I already have it. The thicker the width of the tape, the better. Just fold a piece over the tip and press all the rest of the tape together to eliminate any air gaps.

[@joelgaona3175]

He made a special video on tips and cocks!🤦🤣😂😂🤣

[@mikeism1]

That all sounds good, but after 40 years caulking gaps and puttying holes, I've found a simple galvanized finishing screw works simply the best. Screw it and forget it.

[@sandrabaker4]

Thank you so much! This was such a great video!

[@FixThisHouse]

Glad it was helpful!🙏🏽😊

[@gh-dw3tg]

Great video....keep it coming!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

[@kingpopoya37]

Thanks so much brother it a nice show❤.

[@sheilafox7500]

Enjoyed the video. Great tips! 👍 👍

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you Sheila! 🙏🏽😊

[@CAMVANHA]

THANK YOU

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@kellyowens8668]

Another great video!

[@joe4282]

I'd love to see how you remove caulking from trim and walls. I see a lot about removing it from tiles but not from painted walls.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for the suggestion! I will put this on my to do list! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@magalissantiago2817]

Awesome!

[@randrobinson443]

Don't you normally caulk before you paint? I do, because it cuts-in better and leaves a cleaner line. I will even caulk the ceiling line too if the texture is heavy.

[@CinemaPerfectoTV]

Great video, a few additional tips, if you are doing a lot of caulking, like filling gaps in a shed, etc...buy a powered caulker, caulking a lot is tough on the hands. Instead of using caulk caps, if you are wearing nitrile gloves while caulking, at the end pull off the pinky finger, put it over the cap and wrap it with a little masking tape.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽