Why Does New Caulk Look Sloppy?
Description
Most messy caulk comes from a fat bead, wrong product, and slow tooling. Use paintable acrylic for trim and 100% silicone in wet zones, with a neat 1/8-inch bead.
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Duration: 0:34
Categories: Maintenance & Repairs, How to, DIY Home Decor, Interior Design, Home Improvement, Molding & Trim, Room Decorating and Design Ideas, Decorating Advice, DIY Home Decorating, Home Features
Transcript
Why does your fresh caulk look messy? Most people use the wrong product, cut the tip too big, and wait too long to smooth. Cut out the old bead, clean and dry the joint. Use paintable acrylic for trim and gaps, and 100% silicone for tubs and showers. Tape edges if you want perfection. Cut a small tip, run a 1/8-inch bead, and tool it within 5 to 10 minutes with a damp finger or caulk tool. Pull tape immediately and let it cure. Want to visualize the clean finish? Test the look on your room photo with ReimagineHome.ai.
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What is "Why Does New Caulk Look Sloppy?" about?
Most messy caulk comes from a fat bead, wrong product, and slow tooling. Use paintable acrylic for trim and 100% silicone in wet zones, with a neat 1/8-inch bead.
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This video is 0:34 long.
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