How to Caulk Skirting Boards & Baseboards - 2020 Update

Today's video is a complete guide to caulking skirting boards, base boards, architraves, any gap where over paintable decorators caulk is required!

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Toolkit US*

Toolkit Australia

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Charlie DIYte

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[fighterscorner]

I went to college on a level 2 tiling course at construction college I have watched two of your videos and got more knowledge in 10mins than 2yrs at construction college thank you sir you are an amazing man and a fantastic teacher

[jane]

Man all your trying to do is help people and tremendously helped me. You don’t have to explain yourself to the know it alls. If they know it all why are they watching a video that’s helping us new diyers! They have nothing better to do than sit around and watch videos they don’t need since they know how to do it all. Drives me nuts people doing that. This was a great video so thank you for helping us newbies!!!

[esigman]

Humility is one of those underrated personality traits that is essential for a great teacher

[MightySapphire]

"No one is going to scrutinize your caulk..." So true! I have to tell myself over and over that no one will notice these things but me...

[davidm]

Excellent tutorial Charlie. So, so useful! Just about to tackle some very irregular skirting boards, and been putting it off 😂. Know EXACTLY what I need to do now, you covered every issue and step perfectly👌

[locustsun]

US DIYer here. Really enjoyed the video, plenty of people are scared of working on their homes because of how guarded the knowledge is. I appreciate these videos because directions for these types of simple tasks are assumed, but there is always room for learning new/different techniques and/or tips.

I, for one, started caulking without cutting the tube open for the longest time and just cutting the plastic tip and cranking down on the caulking gun until it burst open. I had wondered for a long time if it was supposed to be that difficult to do, but I didn’t realize you needed to do both because most tubes don’t tell you how to access the product properly (on most construction/maintenance products). It was only after watching something on YT that I discovered how foolish I was, and I am less concerned about doing a caulking job around the home.

Thanks for all you do!

[xzjb]

The attention to detail in your videos really sets your Channel apart. I can watch one of your vids and know what to do instead of scrolling hours of others and not being sure. THANKYOU:)

[imagesbyraphael]

I love how you also research and share tool sources from various countries. I'm so used to seeing YouTubers from the U.S. and occasionally U.K that I tune out but then I could suddenly relate when you made an Australian reference to Bunnings Hardware stores which are everywhere downunder (and have seen such caulking tools there)

[maxheadcase]

What I love about this video is the practical tips on not leaving a mess, which is usually a major issue for me. Thanks for that.

[tessaharmse]

Honestly your videos are amazing and I have succeeded in my first try at siliconing a bathtub for my brother just by watching your videos!! Thank you very much!!

[YellowPinkie]

The Cramer silicone tool is one of the most effective tools I've ever bought, thanks for the recommendation in your silicone video Charlie.

[crushagrape]

I've only recently discovered this channel but I'm slowly binging the lot. I'm no newbie but still learning so much -- thanks Charlie!

[ChrisShawCDS]

Brilliant video. Have to give you credit for humility in accepting criticism. You have responded in an ideal way: no offence, an explanation of reasons without defensiveness and you leave the viewer with the ability still to choose for themselves. Great videos. Love your work!

[maze]

Having just moved home and replacing a lot of skirting this has been invaluable (4 years on from this update). Thanks Charkie

[Welshrugbyfan]

I bought the Cramer tool having viewed your previous video. It's turned into one of those tools I bless each time I use it (like today!). I really appreciate your videos.

[MrGraemeb]

As a former teacher and instructor I can honestly say that video was EXCEPTIONAL!
Thank you .

[casperme]

The level of detail, such as 'The dust trap' is excellent and really appreciated 👍

[trekkingmatt]

Great videos. I've done my fair share of DIY sealing and caulking in my time and all using the finger technique. Your videos on these subjects have shown me how to improve significantly, especially with the use of the scraper tools (which I've now ordered). I particularly like the way you refer to other countries during your video, which I'd imagine is a great help for them. Don't often see that in foreign posts referring to the UK.

[tracybrislin]

Well you are the best!! The tips and tricks are so numerous that the time flys by! Length of the video is a non issue! Thanks!

[doubblebusyjohnt]

Always buy from a builders or decorators merchants it much less expensive than a diy store here in the uk. Also if you come across poorly applied unsightly caulk that has been done by others in the corners, take it out and do again. It can not be sanded down. Get the finish right before going on to the next area.