Tips & Tricks

Helpful Hints For Your Next Caulking Project

With a nickname such as "toolbox in a tube," you can quickly see that caulk can be a homeowner's best friend - it's cheap, it's easy to apply and it has a multitude of uses.

But once you choose the appropriate product for your project, there are many tips and tricks that you should know to make your project look like a professional did it.

Silicone Caulking Tips

• Silicone cannot be painted. If the project calls for paint, apply silicone after the paint has dried.




• Removal of old silicone is very difficult. Microscopic amounts remaining on the surface will interfere with adhesion. Grinding of the surface may be needed to insure good adhesion.




• If adhesion is a problem when replacing old silicone, try using new silicone but remember that 100% silicone may not stick to itself.