1. You can do it I will show you how!

2. You will Need:
 A tube of caulk
 Caulk gun
 Thin rubber gloves (optional)
 Sponge if using latex caulk

3. First determine which type of
caulk you need:
 There are two basic types of caulk

4. The two types of caulk
are:
Latex and Silicone

5. The Differences Are:
Silicone
Latex
 Use on wood, walls & other  Use on wet surfaces (around
dry surfaces sinks, faucets, tubs)
 
Dries fast (2 hours) Mold & mildew resistant
 
Can be painted Won’t shrink or crack
 
Can be used to patch small Use on ceramic
holes and gaps tile, glass, metal, plastic &
wood
 Flexible but can shrink
 Not paintable

6. Next  Be sure to follow package directions
 Temperature and weather are
important!
 Clean area to be caulked
 Remove dirt, grease and moisture
 Remove old caulk

7. Bead Size
 The “bead” is the caulk that comes
out of the tube
 The size of the bead depends on
the amount of caulk you need to
fill the gap or hole
 You can control the size of the
bead by where you cut the nozzle
on the tube of caulk

8. Bead Size
•The size of the bead
depends on where
you cut the nozzle.
•The closer to the
end the smaller the
bead.
•The further from
the end the larger
the amount of caulk.

9. Loading the Caulk Gun
 Push lever at end of gun and hold in place
 At the same time pull metal bar back to allow
room for caulk tube
 You can now use nozzle (also called spout)
cutter on the side of the caulk gun

10. Push Lever
Pull metal bar
to allow room
for cartridge.

11. Ready to use
The caulk gun
is loaded and
ready to go!

12. Applying Caulk
 Apply caulk to surface
 Smooth using gloved finger
 Try to avoid excess, use a small
amount

13. Before
Note gap in corner of
moulding

14. After
Gap is filled.

15. Smooth it out!
 Latex-use a damp sponge
 Silicone use gloved finger
 Be careful silicone is sticky

16. Let Surface Dry
 For Latex allow 2 hours to dry
 For Silicone allow 24 hours to cure

17. Congratulations!
 By caulking your own projects you can:
 Avoid costly repairs
 Not have to rely on others to help you
 Be empowered because you can to it
yourself!

18. You can do it!
Give it a try!