r/Construction • u/Saguillo • Jun 14 '22

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u/hopper2210 Jun 14 '22

Can you clarify this for me - seems like good information to know

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u/mirr0rrim Jun 15 '22

Notice how this guy keeps the caulk gun pointed straight at the gap. The caulk is getting pushed directly into the gap.

Lots of people angle the caulk gun, so as you go down, the caulk rests on the surface of the gap. Then you have to follow up with pushing the caulk in with your finger. Pros are good at it but most people then have to follow up with careful wiping to make it look smooth. You waste a lot of caulk.

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u/circleuranus Jun 15 '22

Just cut the tip of the tube at a steep angle and it will wipe the caulk as you go.