How To Use a Caulk Gun - Ace Hardware

Caulk has dozens of uses around the house. From sealing off drafts, water leaks, even keeping pests out.That makes the caulk gun one of the most helpful tools you can have. Watch this how-to video to learn how to use one.

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[EEJester]

That was the cleanest caulk gun I've ever seen.

[ail]

This is what the "how-to" of anything video should be, sweet and short to the point👍.

[MidnightBlueMetallic]

Between 3 different hardware and home improvement retailer's videos on how to use a caulk gun, only yours shows how to unload the empty caulk tube from the gun. Thank you!

[Bailster]

Okay. I’m a HUGE fix-it girl, and have used the gun many, MANY for some stupid reason, I forgot that I’m addition to cutting the tip - I also had to puncture the seal. COMPLETE mind spaz. But that brought me HERE. Thank you for posting a VERY short clip like this for space cadets who just need a quick refresher.

[geoffjohnson]

Damn Ace, y'all really are the *Helpful Place* teaching me about Caulk and how to hold it, moving it in a nice and consistent motion, and using good form for an even coating.

[Junoncross]

dude, this video could not have been easier to follow. Straight forward. Awesome work. Thanks!

[mskiara]

I give my gratitude for the helpful video. I have purchased my first caulk gun, and since my item did not come with a brief instructions paper this information has assisted me.

[LordOverlard]

Thanks a bunch, building a shelf, and loaned a caulk  gun from a friend. Old carteridge with wrong type glue already loaded - thank God for Youtube and Ace Hardware

[willg]

Haven’t caulked in a while thanks for the refresher.

[johnp]

Great video. I chose it because it was less than 2 minutes. I haven't caulked in a while and just needed to remember a few things. I don't need to watch a 13-minute video (some of them were that long) on basics of using a caulk gun.

[debrapapen]

Thank you for getting to the point in less than two minutes 👏

[Tynamite]

Thanks for helping me work my caulk 💪🏼💯

[cl]

Prob should have watched the video before i just got the caulk all over the carpet oops

[lovingodever]

OMG!!! Thank YOU! Monumentally helpful! Literally answered everyone of my questions! I’m a 40 year old female trying to be self sufficient without a man😂 Seriously THANK YOU💝

[lisechianello]

Thank you, it was great watching a video straight to the point what I needed to know, made my job much easier to watch and now I can get started. Thanks again, will be following you for more information in the near future. I’m a tool girl and been fixing things around my house and sometimes you just need a few pointers on things you haven’t use in awhile.

[joycebrooks]

Oh my gosh this was so easy to understand! Thank you. Off I go to start caulking!

[gingerable]

It's important to avoid making a mess with your caulk.

[LadyCoyKoi]

OMGoodness! I was stuck on using a caulk gun since it is an older model and had no idea what to do with it but this video gave an idea how to remove the old caulk bottle out. Thanks.

[kulsik]

Thankyou for showing us what its used for. My dad has one but i didnt know whats it used for. Thanks for clearing that.

[patriciasloan]

Thank you this was very helpful for me.