CAULK Outside WINDOW Trim. PRO TIPS.

In this short, I show you the process on how I caulk the inside and outside trim of a window. This a 15th and LAST part to a complete window installation series. You can also check below the link for the full video!

Caulking the inside and outside trim of a window is an important part of home maintenance. It helps to seal any gaps or cracks that could allow air or water to leak through, which can help improve energy efficiency and prevent water damage. Here are the steps to caulk inside and outside trim of a window:

Materials you'll need:

Caulk gun
Caulk (either silicone or latex)
Razor blade or putty knife
Damp cloth or paper towel

Steps for caulking the outside trim:
1. Clean the surface of the trim to remove any dirt or debris.
2. Apply painter's tape to the glass around the trim to protect it from the caulk.
3. Load the caulk gun with caulk and cut off the tip at a 45-degree angle.
4. Apply a continuous bead of caulk along the gap between the trim and the siding, making sure to fill the gap completely.
5. Use a putty knife or your finger to smooth out the caulk and remove any excess.
6. Remove the painter's tape while the caulk is still wet.
7. Allow the caulk to dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Steps for caulking the inside trim:
1. Clean the surface of the trim to remove any dirt or debris.
2. Apply painter's tape to the wall around the trim to protect it from the caulk.
3. Load the caulk gun with caulk and cut off the tip at a 45-degree angle.
4. Apply a continuous bead of caulk along the gap between the trim and the wall, making sure to fill the gap completely.
5. Use a putty knife or your finger to smooth out the caulk and remove any excess.
6. Remove the painter's tape while the caulk is still wet.
7. Allow the caulk to dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.

- Mike D. Stokes

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[TheRegenerativeHome]

My 2 favorite brands of exterior caulk.

not dupont and not dap!!! That stuff is garbage!

[fs_dave]

Wait for the trim to be installed correctly before caulking.

[ivanchavez]

200 dollars for labor 300 dollars for the paper towels.

[johnschmidt]

Lmfao. Is that window put together with pallets.

[jckdnls]

Who TF put that monstrosity together around the window.. 🤣🤣🤣

[markive]

Never seen someone use gloves for caulking. Just a ungloved finger and damp rag seems to work fine .

[Roosterscoope]

We're not gonna talk about the hack trim job around the window? ...ok then

[billymartin]

Keep practicing buddy, also you’ll spend more money on paper towels then u will using one rag and a 5 gallon bucket of water. Just saying

[jerrodbates]

How are there so many videos of people instructing you to smear caulking all over the place?!?

[jamesfoley]

My boss had a bad habit of just wiping the excess caulking on his pants or shirt and unfortunately I picked up his bad habit and all my tool belts and work clothes are covered in caulking. Some people think I’m a painter .

[NotAsTraceable]

I don't think a little caulk mess is going to bother the person that installed those windows.

[jameslucas]

Here is a protip I just remembered I should have used today. Wear gloves.

[dylaneasley]

Mr. George, how much you pay new guy... He's caulking with gloves and using paper towels!!

[timjilman]

run your bead, spray Sprayway glass cleaner over the bead, wipe.
Caulk won't stick to the surface area with the glass cleaner on it. Let it evaporate.
You're welcome.

[andys]

Your trim looks terrible. And latex caulk on the outside? Terrible. Quad will last 10 times longer.

[Forrest-Jackson]

Where's the head flashing? And why is the trim on top of the siding? WTF is going on, here?

[kdub]

Trim looks absolutely horrible. Dude used poke barn spikes to nail the casing. Lol

[yotub]

I usually just slap it around a little and stick it in.

[wooweewowas]

Lazy bro. Get a bucket of soapy water and some rags. Lol

[spiffymongo]

How much of that caulk from those paper towels you threw down got on the deck?