How to use decorators caulk

Decorators caulk is one of the most useful of products when decorating. It can be used to fill any gaps which cannot be filled using a regular filler. Decorators caulk is flexible, available in several colours, can be over painted after just one hour and is very easy to apply using a standard silicone/caulk gun. Once the decorators caulk has been applied it’s simply a case of smoothing over the caulk using a wet finger (preferably using a weak solution of water and liquid soap).

[michelle-zpzo]

caulking never goes out of style, and you have shown that very well through your brilliant video blog. thank you for the amazing tips. Subbed and Saved.

[zedman]

Great tips as usual. Caulk is wonderful stuff, it makes me sad sometimes though as I feel we've lost some skills along the way. They didn't have this in the Victorian times so their workmanship must be excellent! Also when I've plastered a room ceiling and wall I run a Stanley blade at each corner and fill with caulk. Any house moves and this little trick keep the corners from cracking, as this is a weak spot even with scrim it will crack.

[grumpy_poo]

I think this is a good video.. especially the tip about cutting the nozzle... I always clean and keep the cut nozzles in varying sizes, then if you have a unfinished tube it can be securely re sealed with the original uncut nozzle.

[trueblue]

Like the idea of the spray - you make the long beading look easier than it is - very informative -thank you -

[cheechUK]

Thanks for the examples, I have a few cracks around doors & windows and this video is of great help. I was worried at first thinking the house is coming apart at the seams. LOL

[clearviewmind]

so it must be a good idea to keep nozzles for future use?? If you've already cut the nozzle for deep use it won't be suitable for thinner beading.

[philipneil]

Hi just wondering I have multiple cracks in plaster if I rake them out can I fill them with cork thanks

[jamesrbrindle]

Great vid, any chance of a lesson caulk gun technique? Some people find them awkward to get the flow right

[nerka]

Thank you!
I have huge gaps left by bad work done before. Was wondering how not to leave the access filler on the walls. Thank you for water&salt solution. Keep it going! You got a like and subscribe from me!

[johnsmith-ikil]

Would it be OK to use decorators caulk around the bottom of a bathroom window?

[chilledgamezone]

WHATs a soap solution? carex? stuff like that?

[ramkaur]

Hi im new to al this. I've some cracks around my window I want to fill in what the best decorator caulking to buy theres loads on the market.
Thanx
Ram

[Silvio]

What's the difference between regular caulk vs. decorator's caulk???

[em]

When you say soapy water, do you mean a spot of washing up liquid in water?

[Gollammeister]

is decorators caulk the same as silicone sealant ? like you would use around sinks bath etc

[IanJ-gb]

Using a wet finger transfers bacteria from the hand to the caulking and could promote mould growth in the future. Use a product such as a clean lollipop stick wetting first with water.

[asmith]

Do you have to scrape out all of the old caulk first if repairing a crack?

[hassemsadiq]

nic vid how long does it take u to prepare and paint a room cieling walls and woodwork

[ianroughley]

NIce vid..but as a DIY'er I am confused as when to use silicon, filler, or (which I have never used) caulking....

[hassemsadiq]

i find with decoraters chaulk after some time if u look closly it has cracks all the way do u know why that happens and the chaulk is good quality