The Baseboard Caulking Secret Tips And Tricks I Wish I Knew As A DIYer! How To

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  • @FixThisHouse
    @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +30

    ITEMS I USED ON THIS VIDEO:
    - Dripless Caulk Gun - amzn.to/3Jn34St
    - Caulk Caps - amzn.to/3LxPpuC
    - DAP Extreme Stretch Latex Caulk - amzn.to/3lnJSw2
    - 10-in-1 Painters Multi Tool - amzn.to/3JOH1pt
    - Frog Masking Tape - amzn.to/406rCGe
    - Milwaukee Fastback Box Knife - amzn.to/3yJySw0

  • @kTorres007
    @kTorres007 5 місяців тому +22

    Love it when folk have pride in their work. Thank you for sharing the tips!

    • @colettejaques2559
      @colettejaques2559 2 місяці тому +1

      Yes....so many don't care....I've had the painter from hell....cob job...late...wood floors messed up

  • @graceproby2662
    @graceproby2662 9 місяців тому +14

    I never knew there were 2 types. Thank you for tips. Good teacher 😊. Every day is a school day.

  • @jeannieeubanks9550
    @jeannieeubanks9550 4 місяці тому +9

    Never to old to learn!

  • @y2kroxy
    @y2kroxy Рік тому +110

    A painter friend of mine showed me a caulking trick that utilizes the some of the tips used in this video. This was done after walls were painted and white painted baseboards installed. As in the video, you cut a small angle cut on tip (except you use needle nose pliers and pinch the tip to make the opening smaller). Then you place and angle the gun on the baseboard and your wet finger at the tip of the gun. You then squeeze the trigger and drag the gun along the baseboard with your finger at a quick space that covers around 2 - 3ft. Due to the small opening and your finger running with the gun , it lays down the caulk in one motion. You may have to rerun areas if there are gaps that were not completely filled. Try it.

    • @randrobinson443
      @randrobinson443 8 місяців тому +5

      I like my caulking painted so I clean & caulk first, paint last because just after a few years of exposure the caulking turns a different color than the paint... especially that Paintable painters caulk. I've been working on houses since the late 60s.

    • @toecutter1015
      @toecutter1015 6 місяців тому

      Wow, Another Flim flam Wet tooling finger fucking the caulk “trick “ they just keep coming

    • @JBIRD575
      @JBIRD575 2 місяці тому

      That's a good tip run finger with it one motion

    • @MDeHaviland
      @MDeHaviland Місяць тому +1

      Not only does it turn a different color, it also tends to attract dust and dirt.

  • @beckytobey2984
    @beckytobey2984 Рік тому +31

    You are definitely the best caulking video I have watched. I'm fixing up my 50 year mobile retirement home, what a mess in the master I created. Will be using your tips everywhere else. Thank you

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much Becky! I wish you the best on your project! 🙏🏽😊

  • @RunaroundAtNight
    @RunaroundAtNight 10 місяців тому +12

    This is really helpful. I'm putting new base board down in our bathroom and I followed your instructions and it worked great. I think the big one that helped was the tip to run a small amount, and then do it again if needed to fill larger gaps. I had some pretty big gaps at times, but now using your approach it isn't a mess and it all looks so clean and profession. Thanks again for the great video.

  • @truthseekerKJV
    @truthseekerKJV Рік тому +173

    I need to point out the gap from the floor to the baseboard is a great opening for insects to invade your house from inside the walls. Fill those gaps with caulking as well as any gaps in electrical and plumbing coming through the walls, and you will see far less insects in your house.

    • @supra2k8
      @supra2k8 Рік тому +21

      His flooring looks like LVP, which you shouldn't caulk the trim to the planks

    • @Alphasig336
      @Alphasig336 Рік тому +13

      It’s better to caulk being the wall before installing baseboard.

    • @alewis6451
      @alewis6451 Рік тому +16

      The gap between base and floor should have quarter round or shoe moulding which is flexible enough to conform to irregular gaps along the bottom of base. paint quarter round prior to installation. Then caulk crack between base and quarter round leaving the floor uncaulked for expansion and contraction. Been out of the business for a while and will pick up this Dap stretch and try it out.

    • @phillcom3
      @phillcom3 Рік тому +1

      Why if uv got carpet there?

    • @alewis6451
      @alewis6451 Рік тому +1

      @@phillcom3 this discussion is vinyl plank flooring and baseboard. carpeting and baseboard is a different application.

  • @saulalanis6578
    @saulalanis6578 Рік тому +12

    Caulk is your friend, putty is your buddy and paints a saint! 🟰🤓

  • @bernsfindsandmore7636
    @bernsfindsandmore7636 Рік тому +5

    Been on a roll with your videos. Have me feeling like Handy Manny with everything I have done to my home without a contractor...LOL. Thanks for the videos.

  • @velomitrovich3425
    @velomitrovich3425 11 місяців тому +5

    Thanks, I've been chaulking for years, I had no idea about the difference between silicon and latex chaulk. That explains a lot of issues over the years. Thanks again.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  11 місяців тому

      I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

  • @daisyz6801
    @daisyz6801 Рік тому +5

    I have been Caulking awhile now, and the way you explain in such detail and Patience. I learned things about caulking I never knew. Thank you for the best video yet. Please donn't stop sharing.

  • @fionabrennan9148
    @fionabrennan9148 6 місяців тому +1

    Such a helpful video! Thank you for the tips~ I’m a first time home DIY’er and need all the help I can get

  • @LeoRousseau
    @LeoRousseau Рік тому +2

    Great info here! This is a perfect example of less is more... Appreciate your help!

  • @tonawhitaker3416
    @tonawhitaker3416 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow! I've never seen a caulk cap! Thank you so much. I'm going to get some. Your tips are great. I do cut larger holes than necessary.

  • @liza3337
    @liza3337 Рік тому +11

    I've never seen anyone do two thin passes. Looks good. I'll probably do that next time.

    • @saltyolbroad2962
      @saltyolbroad2962 2 місяці тому

      You've never seen my husband caulk! He would've done that free-hand, perfectly. I have never seen someone caulk like my husband. He makes it look so easy! Then I try to do it! 😂😂😂

    • @gzus1482
      @gzus1482 2 місяці тому

      ​@@saltyolbroad2962My caulk is bigger. 😎

  • @time_2_get_ready
    @time_2_get_ready 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!
    This is superb information and so timely as I was wondering how I was going to make my finished product not look amateurish!
    Can't wait to get stuck in to it. 😃

  • @hankhighsmith9050
    @hankhighsmith9050 6 місяців тому +7

    Caulking Journey 😂 Love it!

  • @rhondakennedy819
    @rhondakennedy819 Рік тому +7

    I wish the people who fix my apartment would have watched you.

  • @rafalsanbra9758
    @rafalsanbra9758 Рік тому +12

    Really appreciate all your tips on all your videos .Great channel! Thank you! 😊

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much Rafal! 🙏🏽😊

  • @jeanchance9334
    @jeanchance9334 Рік тому +6

    Just recently subscribed to your video channel. I love them. They are so user friendly, and so informational and simple to do..

  • @YooooouKnowwwww
    @YooooouKnowwwww 11 місяців тому +5

    HAHAHAHA People think that mess in the intro was a joke but I've seen that done 100 times with my family. Thanks for the vid man!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  11 місяців тому

      I’m glad to be of service! 🙏🏽😊

  • @leepiper4621
    @leepiper4621 Рік тому +8

    Thank you. Your channel always provides great information on how to maintain a house🏠

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Lee! I’m glad I could be of help to you and others! 🙏🏽😊

  • @bobhart1155
    @bobhart1155 Рік тому +3

    Excellent video. Like all of your videos, articulate and informative - thank you!

  • @martyvillarreal9144
    @martyvillarreal9144 7 місяців тому +3

    Just found your channel. Thanks for the great tips. Your tutorials are short and sweet.

  • @yvonnesmith2578
    @yvonnesmith2578 Рік тому +2

    I love your videos! You are so good at explaining how to do so many things! 😊

  • @tsmith3286
    @tsmith3286 Рік тому +4

    Excellent video. You saved me a lot of time and headache for my upcoming DYI job.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +2

      I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you so much for the feedback! 🙏🏽😊

  • @missycarter4177
    @missycarter4177 3 місяці тому

    This is an awesome video! Thank you! I love the way you explain things I definitely feel more confident trying it myself now.

  • @melvinevans9981
    @melvinevans9981 Рік тому +1

    Thank-you mate, always useful to watch great videos on how to.

  • @bobbyb1607
    @bobbyb1607 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent advise. Thank you

  • @behnasafari1447
    @behnasafari1447 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank You So Much. Very helpful. I agree with you on taping.

  • @joyceschetter5871
    @joyceschetter5871 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome lesson on caulking!

  • @JennLarter
    @JennLarter 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Tips were super helpful! My baseboards now look amazing!

  • @nursedjones
    @nursedjones 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you I learned the hard way but your tips I will remember for a lifetime.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  5 місяців тому +1

      I’m glad I could be of help!

  • @pinky2cats706
    @pinky2cats706 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing. Excellent tips!

  • @mxxx3591
    @mxxx3591 10 днів тому

    Super helpful, thank-you! 😊

  • @stevewasilow5556
    @stevewasilow5556 Рік тому +5

    Excellent tips, you make it look easy

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Steve! You got this! 👍🏽😊

  • @liza3337
    @liza3337 Рік тому +2

    I had to use masking tape on my bath because I just couldn't get it. I spent a long time masking it perfectly. It looks really nice. Definitely worth the effort.

  • @Ddogg7021
    @Ddogg7021 7 місяців тому +1

    Woohoo! Thank you! You are a lifesaver 🎉

  • @mariaemilianegron
    @mariaemilianegron Рік тому +1

    You are great, simply amazing

  • @_JohnRedcorn_
    @_JohnRedcorn_ Рік тому +11

    I appreciate that you don’t edit out all of your little mistakes, I know you’ve edited out some like when you pushed the poker into the caulk tube, but we ALL make these tiny little mistakes and it’s good to remember that

  • @garygary380
    @garygary380 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video!!

  • @GillianMorrison
    @GillianMorrison Місяць тому

    I live for videos like this. Cheers 👍

  • @lindastirling8451
    @lindastirling8451 Місяць тому

    Excellent information, thank you.

  • @mikepruitt8027
    @mikepruitt8027 10 місяців тому

    Great advice and again. Thanks

  • @a_cool_daddy2918
    @a_cool_daddy2918 Рік тому +2

    Great skill, well done. Thanks for the tips.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +1

      I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

  • @karatekennny6301
    @karatekennny6301 10 місяців тому

    Thank you this helped tremendously

  • @planetfabulous5833
    @planetfabulous5833 Рік тому +5

    He's fabulous! I'm a sissy but I love working on my house and he taught me how to caulk like a pro! Love ya! I'm subscribing!

    • @toecutter1015
      @toecutter1015 6 місяців тому

      There’s Absolutely nothing professional about anything that this clueless kid is doing wet tooling taping finger in the caulk lick and stick flim flam cobbers

  • @danielestrada3624
    @danielestrada3624 Рік тому +4

    Great tutorial. i have trouble with the caulk gun stopping. I will try and dripless gun. I am a Weekend DIY and these tips are great.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for the feedback and support Daniel! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

  • @watchthis1316
    @watchthis1316 Рік тому +2

    Didn’t know about the caps!!! Thanks!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +1

      Those caulk caps are game changers! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

  • @aliciastarck1296
    @aliciastarck1296 Рік тому +3

    Excellent video! You’re patient and clear. Great demonstration. I followed everything you said (my first time doing crown molding 🤦🏼‍♀️). Your tips made my work look so much better! Thank you!

    • @jasonseiders3028
      @jasonseiders3028 Рік тому

      Cope those inside baseboard corners and you won't need caulk!!!

    • @toecutter1015
      @toecutter1015 6 місяців тому

      It’s flim flim wet tooling and finger in the caulk dum dum stuff

  • @johnl119
    @johnl119 Рік тому

    even tho I know how to caulk (I used it cover all of my place) I still learnt something new, thanks!

  • @shovelhead56
    @shovelhead56 Рік тому +3

    Great video and tips! Appreciate the suggestions🤙

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for the feedback! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

  • @user-dr2fd7jo5v
    @user-dr2fd7jo5v 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, love from Ireland

  • @Phuongnguyen-zr1in
    @Phuongnguyen-zr1in Рік тому

    Thanks for the video.

  • @user-uk5qz9ui6p
    @user-uk5qz9ui6p 3 місяці тому

    Well done, thanks for the tips

  • @dorianmorton67
    @dorianmorton67 Рік тому

    That was very useful, thank you! 🇨🇦❤️

  • @robinbrown3290
    @robinbrown3290 10 місяців тому +2

    I like that you take the time and explain how and why. Helps a lot. Thanks!

  • @ra5928
    @ra5928 Рік тому +11

    A contractor friend of mine showed me (a rank amateur) a little trick. Put blue tape on the wall at exactly the height of the baseboard. 2 or 3 foot sections at a time. Apply the caulk, do the finger thing, clean off the base board with a damp rag and immediately remove the blue tape. Do not let the caulk dry. IT CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL. There are actually videos on that now. Being 75, I learned that 20 years before YT. Works like a charm.

    • @jmackinjersey1
      @jmackinjersey1 11 місяців тому

      Wastes too much time and materials using tape. If you lay it down properly first, you don't even need to wipe it. In fact, you shouldn't wipe it.

    • @ra5928
      @ra5928 11 місяців тому

      @@jmackinjersey1 - I only did the baseboard in my house once. Came out perfect. Why would I want to learn how to do it your way when I never have to do it again?

    • @BLAZE21000
      @BLAZE21000 11 місяців тому

      @@jmackinjersey1 you should ALWAYS run a finger across your bead. Too many reasons as to why to list. If you don’t know them then I’m sure your jobs aren’t neat and/or don’t last for years.

    • @toecutter1015
      @toecutter1015 6 місяців тому +1

      O K another one, wet tooling taping and finger in the caulk are all things that would get me fired immediately when I worked as a caulker. All the clueless videos of so many calling themselves pros and experts and haven’t the first clue about what Real caulking is

    • @juliettelynne5861
      @juliettelynne5861 6 місяців тому

      Do you put the tape on the baseboard or on the wall?

  • @VMR41
    @VMR41 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for posting!! 👍🏻

  • @theresewheeler1498
    @theresewheeler1498 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing . So much info
    So now I can do it myself

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  11 місяців тому

      Im glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

  • @sueharris6616
    @sueharris6616 5 місяців тому

    Yes this is very helpful. Thank you

  • @CinemaPerfectoTV
    @CinemaPerfectoTV 4 місяці тому +3

    Great video, a few additional tips, if you are doing a lot of caulking, like filling gaps in a shed, etc...buy a powered caulker, caulking a lot is tough on the hands. Instead of using caulk caps, if you are wearing nitrile gloves while caulking, at the end pull off the pinky finger, put it over the cap and wrap it with a little masking tape.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

  • @Karla-yi5ld
    @Karla-yi5ld 2 місяці тому

    Great tips! I’m not afraid to caulk anymore.

  • @kellyblack1554
    @kellyblack1554 Рік тому

    Awesome, thank you

  • @JBIRD575
    @JBIRD575 2 місяці тому +1

    That rubber cap was Kool

  • @dogman4100
    @dogman4100 6 місяців тому

    That was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @avemaria4063
    @avemaria4063 Рік тому

    Thank you! I've learned so much!, Just subbed😊

  • @leahwells3935
    @leahwells3935 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the wonderful tips that is great and informative ideo love it.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Leah! 🙏🏽😊

  • @adamb1709
    @adamb1709 9 місяців тому

    This is a fantastic video thank you

  • @ellenc9935
    @ellenc9935 Рік тому +4

    I actually laughed when you said "caulking journey" because over several decades, mine has been a bit bumpy :-). Also had no idea there was even such a thing as a dripless caulking gun so thanks for that link - just ordered, and also subscribed to your channel - great stuff.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +1

      Hi Ellie! Thank you so much for the love and support! Caulking is tricky but will get better with a little bit of practice over time 👍🏽😊. I hope you have a great weekend my friend!

  • @gh-dw3tg
    @gh-dw3tg Рік тому +2

    Great video....keep it coming!

  • @user-lw1tt3yd1s
    @user-lw1tt3yd1s Рік тому +1

    Excellent presentation

  • @StaceyHerewegrowagain
    @StaceyHerewegrowagain 11 місяців тому

    Great tips! Much appreciated

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 Рік тому +2

    Good stuff. Thank you. 👍🏻

  • @kristieknigge4145
    @kristieknigge4145 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for share with this ol gal! You always make is look so easy. I did learn a lot from this post. 1 I won’t forget, take your time🙌🏼💯I need to do that! Oh and the human that said there was to much room from the floor to the baseboard. I would think it would be preference. Also, if you spray your house once a month for insects, it shouldn’t be a problem…

  • @timmahoney9207
    @timmahoney9207 Рік тому +1

    Awesome job!

  • @happyme3376
    @happyme3376 Рік тому +2

    I'm getting ready to do this next week, so it's like you read my mind, lol

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +1

      I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

  • @0505abab
    @0505abab 4 місяці тому

    I have to say I never knew about the rubber caps that's pretty cool to know

  • @migdaliahernandez4817
    @migdaliahernandez4817 Рік тому +2

    Great job!!

  • @John-mh6mi
    @John-mh6mi Рік тому

    Thank you helps a lot.

  • @kellyowens8668
    @kellyowens8668 3 місяці тому

    Another great video!

  • @varieta9466
    @varieta9466 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the great tips! ❤

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  6 місяців тому

      I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

  • @nicolehockings9918
    @nicolehockings9918 2 місяці тому

    Do you have a video on how to replace baseboards as well? This video is awesome I love how you explain things.

  • @dliv1687
    @dliv1687 Рік тому +1

    Great Video!

  • @Good-Citizen
    @Good-Citizen Рік тому

    Great video my friend.

  • @sheilafox7500
    @sheilafox7500 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the video. Great tips! 👍 👍

  • @hoosiered471
    @hoosiered471 7 місяців тому +1

    Great technique man!!! Thanks for the very informative and helpful video!!!!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

    • @toecutter1015
      @toecutter1015 6 місяців тому

      Flim flam wet tooling taping and finger fucken the caulk Yep great technique

  • @khmerohio
    @khmerohio Рік тому +2

    Awesome brother

  • @dogbreath180
    @dogbreath180 Рік тому

    Nice job ...thank you

  • @Pallidus_Rider
    @Pallidus_Rider Рік тому +1

    Helpful video - even for an old guy like me.

  • @theresavelazquez6548
    @theresavelazquez6548 Рік тому +4

    Thanks, I have to recaulk my whole house, foundation shift left so many gaps the whole downstairs & even my corners in upstairs!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому +2

      I’m glad I could be of help Theresa! I wish you the best on your project! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any advice 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

  • @meeeeee325
    @meeeeee325 Рік тому +1

    Nicely explained! Thanks for making it so easy for us diyers to understand. Great tips

  • @chadbinette3201
    @chadbinette3201 3 місяці тому

    Always keep your tip clean

  • @miamonroe4195
    @miamonroe4195 Рік тому

    Thanks!!

  • @esmeraldagomez185
    @esmeraldagomez185 Рік тому

    Thank u I learn a lot today 😄

  • @susanallen3783
    @susanallen3783 4 місяці тому

    When your done caulking sprat fantastic on the caulk,it's a great finisher.

  • @OverLordSky
    @OverLordSky Рік тому +1

    Thanks man.

  • @sandrabaker4
    @sandrabaker4 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! This was such a great video!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!🙏🏽😊

  • @jenniferwilliams428
    @jenniferwilliams428 6 місяців тому +1

    Good tips. Thank you