Prepare Caulk and Application Tools
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Prepping the trim to be hand brushed. Big Stretch is my go to here. #bigstretch #paintedtrim #paint
What happens here
Begin by preparing the caulk tube for application. The video shows a tube of 'Big Stretch' caulk. First, cut the tip of the caulk tube at a 45-degree angle. The size of the opening should be slightly smaller than the gap you intend to fill for optimal control. Then, load the prepared caulk tube into a caulk gun. Puncture the inner seal of the caulk tube using the built-in tool on the caulk gun or a long nail. Additionally, prepare a yellow sponge; while the video shows caulk being placed onto it, its primary purpose will be for wiping away excess caulk during the smoothing process, often dampened with water.
Goal: Ready the caulk and tools for application.
Tools and materials
- Caulk Gun — To dispense caulk from the tube
- Sponge — For wiping away excess caulk and keeping fingers clean during smoothing
- Utility Knife — To cut the tip of the caulk tube if the caulk gun doesn't have a built-in cutter
- Caulk Big Stretch ETS2000 — To fill gaps between baseboards and walls