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Posted by DerbyDad03 on October 31, 2009, 12:09 am
wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:57:39 -0700, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > If you really want to learn how to caulk, replace all of the windows
> > in your house. Considering the windows themselves (inside and out) and
> > all of the gaps around the aluminum and/or vinyl trim, there's a lot
> > of caulking to do.
> I was just doing some of mine yesterday (not replacing - but the previous
> owners had never sealed them inside. I did the exteriors last year, just
> never got around to the interior - but I figure they leak cold air from
> within the walls, so I'm best doing them now the weather's getting
> cooler)
> > Now I use the right amount of caulk for the size of the gap (using
> > backer rod if needed) and smooth it with a wet finger.
> Yeah, me too. Hardest part I always found was knowing when to back off on
> the gun's trigger so it stops oozing out at the right spot, rather than
> caulk pouring out long after I'm done :-) Got it down to an art these
> days, though...
> > I still hate caulking, but I'm not *afraid* of it anymore.
> I've never minded it. Painting I hate, though. If there's somewhere I'm
> not supposed to be getting the paint, that's where it'll end up... I
> usually delegate painting jobs to the wife.
> cheers
> Jules
re: Hardest part I always found was knowing when to back off on the
gun's trigger so it stops oozing out at the right spot, rather than
caulk pouring out long after I'm done.
There's no real need to back off on the trigger early in the run just
to stop the oozing.
Keep your thumb near the tab under the plunger rod. As soon as you
want to stop the caulk from coming out, pop to tab to release the
pressure.
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Posted by Lou on October 30, 2009, 7:53 pm
>If you really want to learn how to caulk, replace all of the windows
>in your house. Considering the windows themselves (inside and out) and
>all of the gaps around the aluminum and/or vinyl trim, there's a lot
>of caulking to do.
>Start at the upper back, or at whatever window is the hardest to see.
>By the time you work your way around to the most visible windows,
>you'll be pretty d*mn good at it. If time allows, practice on all of
>the interiors first since that bead will be covered by trim.
Are you freakin nuts?????? They're talking about caulking a hairline crack
around the tub! You tell him to replace the windows to get practice.
Patting yourself on the back is one thing, but good God man, use your head!
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Posted by DerbyDad03 on October 31, 2009, 12:04 am
> >If you really want to learn how to caulk, replace all of the windows
> >in your house. Considering the windows themselves (inside and out) and
> >all of the gaps around the aluminum and/or vinyl trim, there's a lot
> >of caulking to do.
> >Start at the upper back, or at whatever window is the hardest to see.
> >By the time you work your way around to the most visible windows,
> >you'll be pretty d*mn good at it. If time allows, practice on all of
> >the interiors first since that bead will be covered by trim.
> Are you freakin nuts?????? They're talking about caulking a hairline crac=
k
> around the tub! You tell him to replace the windows to get practice.
> Patting yourself on the back is one thing, but good God man, use your hea=
d!
Hey Lou,
Go back and see which post I responded to with the window
"suggestion".
Then go back and read my response to the OP.
P.S. I might be freakin nuts, but that has nothing to do with this
thread.
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Posted by in2dadark on November 1, 2009, 2:09 pm
> >If you really want to learn how to caulk, replace all of the windows
> >in your house. Considering the windows themselves (inside and out) and
> >all of the gaps around the aluminum and/or vinyl trim, there's a lot
> >of caulking to do.
> >Start at the upper back, or at whatever window is the hardest to see.
> >By the time you work your way around to the most visible windows,
> >you'll be pretty d*mn good at it. If time allows, practice on all of
> >the interiors first since that bead will be covered by trim.
> Are you freakin nuts?????? They're talking about caulking a hairline crac=
k
> around the tub! You tell him to replace the windows to get practice.
> Patting yourself on the back is one thing, but good God man, use your hea=
d!
He has a hairline crack in his caulk. I think the next logical step
would be to replace the windows... What are YOU thinking..:0)
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Posted by DerbyDad03 on November 2, 2009, 10:16 am
.
> > >If you really want to learn how to caulk, replace all of the windows
> > >in your house. Considering the windows themselves (inside and out) and
> > >all of the gaps around the aluminum and/or vinyl trim, there's a lot
> > >of caulking to do.
> > >Start at the upper back, or at whatever window is the hardest to see.
> > >By the time you work your way around to the most visible windows,
> > >you'll be pretty d*mn good at it. If time allows, practice on all of
> > >the interiors first since that bead will be covered by trim.
> > Are you freakin nuts?????? They're talking about caulking a hairline cr=
ack
> > around the tub! You tell him to replace the windows to get practice.
> > Patting yourself on the back is one thing, but good God man, use your h=
ead!
> He has a hairline crack in his caulk. I think the next logical step
> would be to replace the windows... What are YOU thinking..:0)- Hide quote=
d text -
> - Show quoted text -
Keeping reading, my friend, keep reading...
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