How To Caulk with a Caulking Gun

Caulking is a simple and effective way to seal gaps around doors, windows, counters, bathtubs, sinks and more. Learn how to caulk with a caulking gun to prevent leaks, keep out cold or hot air, and provide a perfect finishing touch to a room.

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[ofconsciousness]

I appreciate instructions that are clear, visual + spoken, and to the point without intros and blabber. Thank you.

[_UsernameUnavailable_]

Instructions clear, grabbed my caulk.

[TheVesparider]

The wire nut trick is brilliant! Thanks!

[DangOlJesse]

My caulk got hard too fast. Pls send help.

[MissDebra]

This is so helpful to me, and wouldn't I know it, it comes from Lowes, my favorite home improvement store!

[mtoval]

I just did it! Your tips were excellent!!

[Carlaserra]

really good - it almost makes me feel I can do it!

[AliFareedMC]

I'm Caulked, locked, and ready to rock ❤

[PositivityProsperity]

Very nice and thoughtful, keep up the good work. liked, subscribed and sharing, may god bless you.

[GrzegorzBrzeczyszczykiew-krsn]

Jamie: Hi there, young lady. I’m Jamie the Handyman. I heard you had a hole that needed to be filled.
Lois: (laughs) Yes. Is that a big job?
Jamie: Nothing my caulk can’t handle.
Lois: So you just… fill the hole with your caulk?
Jamie: Yes, it’s very thick, and it stays hard forever.

[sliderulze]

So, I should cut the tip at an angle, or cut it with the tool in the gun, which is a straight cut?

[lmallard]

Is there anything one must do with the inside back of dap caulk canister before using?

[svenkat]

That is why I use caulk pen like Rejuvenate to caulk shower area

[molobot]

I LOVE LOWES SO MUCH YOUR MY FAVORITE CHANNEL

[AliCool]

help how do I Use Caulk to Seal a Gap between to Pipes ?

[mrststreasures]

Looking for indoor herb garden ideas. Any videos available?

[averageytviewer]

I was in an argument over how this was pronounced.

I won.

[satunbreeze]

Omg Ive never considered cutting at an angle or using painters tape. Im in the medieval times!!!

[NGautam]

The home builders used non waterproof chaulk in all the bathrooms, should I make them do it or do it myself? I don’t want to ruin the warranty (liability)

[roomfullofnight]

how do you not laugh making this video? How many takes did it take for you to get the perfect take on caulk