- The Right Caulk for your Situation
- Caulk Gun for Non-squeezable Caulk Tubes
- Bucket
- Clean Sponge
- Mild Soap
- Paper Towel or Clean, Regular Towel
- Razor Knife
- Measuring Tape
Step for How to Caulk
- Remove all old caulk with a razor knife.
- Clean the area you plan to caulk with mild soap and water.
- Wipe the area dry.
- Fill a bucket with clean water and a sponge.
- Measure the size of the gap you plan to caulk.
- Cut the tip of the caulk tube at a 45 degree angle. The size of the hole you cut should be slightly smaller than the gap you plan to caulk.
- Squeeze the caulk gun or tube applying even pressure as you move the tip of the caulk tube along the gap.
- Stop after caulking two feet.
- Dip your finger in the clean water.
- Run your finger along the caulk line smoothing it out.
- Wring the sponge out.
- Wipe the sponge across the caulk line removing all excess caulk.
- Repeat that process until you have caulked the entire gap.
- Allow the caulk to dry for the time suggested on the label.