I'm trying to use this caulk, and I cannot figure out....how do you get the white stuff out?!?
I'm usually pretty handy but this has me stumped, so please give as much detail as possible!
2007-09-24 08:50:16 · 16 answers · asked by glitterkittyy 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
So I shouldn't just poke holes in the tube?
2007-09-24 08:58:10 · update #1
step on the tube ,full force and with the nozzle pointing into the direction of application! then take your Big toe and even it out!
2007-09-24 09:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kind that goes in a caulk gun? You need to cut the tip off, then run a pencil or stiff wire through the hole you just made to puncture the foil seal. Just applying pressure without poking a hole in the seal can sometimes cause the caulk to come out the wrong end or rupture the tube itself.
Bert
2007-09-24 09:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bert C 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the container. Do you have a tube, like a large tooth paste tube? If so, cut off a small part of the end then squeeze the tube.
If you have a long tube, about 10" long and 1 1/2" in diameter you will need a calking gun. Insert the tube into the gun, cut a small part of the end off, puncture the seal inside the nozzel then squeeze.
2007-09-24 08:56:36 · answer #3 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, they have a machine that helps with that.
Insert the tube into the pressure gun, make sure it is good and tight.
Then start gripping the handle with a pumping action.
With each pump it goes deeper and deeper.
Careful which direction the tube is pointed!
After pumping for a while, it goes deep enough that the white stuff comes out the end.
2007-09-24 09:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think poking holes works. I think that will get it out. But not all caulk is white, some is clear.
2007-09-24 11:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the caulk is in a plastic tube type container you a going to need a "mastic gun" for its application - hope this helps x
2007-09-24 08:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by fluffyhead24 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it the tube or the gun style caulk? oooh
Thanks for the giggle!
2007-09-24 08:57:07 · answer #7 · answered by reynwater 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ok after you have cut the end of the nozzel to a quarter of a inch, you need to stick a wire or a nail down inside to piercer the foil then it will come out, but make sure the presure is released so it dont come all out at once
2007-09-24 08:57:57 · answer #8 · answered by weasel_67_2000 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you have to cut the top of the pointy part off but if you have a gun to stick it in put the caulk in the gun before you cut the top off
2007-09-24 09:18:09 · answer #9 · answered by pr0tegemoi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Squeeze it nice and firmly. It might take a couple of minutes for it to get pumped up, but once you do, it comes flying out like crazy! Be careful, that's a weapon.
2007-09-24 08:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Uliju 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋