Photo/Tim CarterInstalling silicone caulk can be tricky. Try to squeeze out the exact amount you need Q. Caulking is not my favorite job. I have to use silicone caulk to seal a leaking shower ...

Most people use an all-purpose caulk (typically latex or silicone) no matter the project — and it usually works. There are specialty caulks labeled just for bathtubs, gutters and other parts of ...

Knowing how to use a caulk gun offers easy entry to the do-it-yourself lifestyle. Caulk creates a watertight seal that protects your drywall and cabinets wherever water is present. It seals ...

Since this is caulking he’s using, you’re going to want to wash off the part a few times because this type of silicone produces acetic acid as it cures.

DEAR TIM: Caulking is not my favorite job, but I have to use silicone caulk to fix a leaking shower enclosure. Can you offer any tips on caulk removal so I do not damage the metal or the marble ...

After a healthy amount of trial and error using silicone caulk and some thinner to get the mixture correct, he was able to generate a small amount of silicone foam.

So the caulking around your kitchen and bathroom sinks, tubs, windows and other fixtures are looking a little worse for wear. Here's what to do.

Use silicone caulk to seal the seams where two pieces meet. Trim off extra house wrap extending below the trim. 6. Install J-channel Around Doors and Windows ...

A: I have never understood why individuals use silicone caulk to repair wall cracks or fill gaps between wall surfaces and trim. It requires more work in the long run and paint and other sealing ...

Ultimately, if you want to paint over caulk, you need to make sure that you’re choosing the right caulk in the first place, as it’s generally not advised to paint silicone caulks.