Prepare Caulk Gun and Wet Tooling Materials
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Caulking with Backer Rod
What happens here
Load a tube of caulk, such as Tower Tech II, into a caulk gun. Cut the tip of the caulk tube at a 45-degree angle, making an opening just large enough to fill the gap you intend to seal. Prepare a sponge by dampening it with water and applying a small amount of caulk to its surface; this 'wet tooling' technique helps create a smoother finish.
Goal: Get the caulk and tools ready for application.
Tools and materials
- Bucket — Holding water for the sponge
- Caulk Gun — Dispensing caulk
- Sponge — Smoothing the caulk bead and cleaning up excess
- Utility Knife — Cutting the tip of the caulk tube
- Caulk Tower Tech II — Sealing the gaps
- Water Tap water — Dampening the sponge for tooling