How to Open Caulk Tube for DIY Beginners

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  • čas přidán 17. 01. 2021
  • Open caulk tube like a pro. Stop using those annoying handheld tubes of caulk. A caulk gun is much easier and faster to use. Here's my DIY guide to open the tube, load the gun and store your caulk for another time.
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  • @eturbos
    @eturbos Před 3 lety +179

    Watching this with my exploded caulking cartridge

  • @gingermiller3521
    @gingermiller3521 Před rokem +11

    Hi I’m sending you a message from Annapolis Maryland. I recently lost my husband in May and I have a large house and I’m by myself. So I’ve started to do a lot of things myself. Just from remembering how he did things. But I fell onto your channel and I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to watch your videos especially a woman doing all these things it has actually empowered me. And just today I was trying to figure out how to work a caulking gun and here you are with this great video so thank you and keep them coming

  • @frankiepost2749
    @frankiepost2749 Před 17 dny +2

    This is the best tutorial i've ever seen.

  • @sclark223
    @sclark223 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this. So many "how to" videos jump past the beginning, assuming you own these tools and have used them before. I need someone to show me stuff, truly from the beginning.

  • @roxannegreen1181
    @roxannegreen1181 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Yeah!! Thank you!!! Got my old stuck gun to work!!👏🏽

  • @TScott-vp9zv
    @TScott-vp9zv Před 11 měsíci +8

    All these years and I never even noticed the cutting blade on the handle.
    EXCELLENT VIDEO!
    🙏🏾✊🏾

  • @bluekisses5887
    @bluekisses5887 Před dnem

    You're definitely Superwoman sitting here trying to figure out how I'm going to open this up not even realizing that all the stuff needed it's right on this gun thank you so much

  • @lisabaker8743
    @lisabaker8743 Před rokem +27

    I HEART this woman. I was staring at the directions on a tube of sylicone caulk and realized I needed HELP. This video plus "How to Caulk a Bathtub with Silicone" told me everything I needed to know (and more than my husband knew). Super practical and easy to understand, gave me the confidence to do this job myself.

  • @paulwilson8990
    @paulwilson8990 Před 12 dny +1

    Perfect !!
    I’ve never used a caulking gun but figured I could replace the garage door trim myself thinking “how hard can it be?” I absolutely loved your video! It was very informative but at the same time concise and to the point, unlike a lot of online videos. Thank you for the info.

  • @inthevortex-de1rh
    @inthevortex-de1rh Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much. That's exactly what I needed to learn ❤❤❤

  • @amelkatrin3464
    @amelkatrin3464 Před 23 dny

    Best video ever! I tried to cut with a knife or cutter, but it didn’t work. I didn’t expected to find a solution, my hands are week and I am a not very young woman. I didn’t want to cut my fingers,while the plastic bottle was resisting...Respect and thank you from france !

  • @olubunmiagbodi4710
    @olubunmiagbodi4710 Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks. Just a few seconds of watching and I got the gist. Very well explained. 💯

  • @aceforever001
    @aceforever001 Před rokem +8

    I never thought about it, but it makes sense that a do-it-yourselfer stay-at-home mom would know so much about caulk. Thanks for teaching me how to use my caulk better! Now to go finish up my car project!

  • @hongyiyao3530
    @hongyiyao3530 Před rokem +6

    This is VERY helpful! I saw it right before trying to cut the caulking tube by a scissor and applying it by hand pressure. Saved my day!

  • @johnrfranklin9072
    @johnrfranklin9072 Před 2 lety +16

    Had to go thru 30 minutes of other videos before yours showed me how to press the release to pull the rod back...Thank you.

  • @melissapanek4818
    @melissapanek4818 Před rokem +2

    I am so glad I watched this before I tried to use my brand new caulk gun. I would have not figured out any of that. Thank you so much.

  • @tracie823
    @tracie823 Před 7 dny

    I leaned so much! Thank you
    I also immaturely giggled the whole time 😂😂❤

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 7 dny

      I get it. I have 3 adult sons and a husband. I've heard every joke

  • @linahgriffin5293
    @linahgriffin5293 Před rokem +13

    Very helpful! Straight to the point and through. I totally appreciate this.

  • @indigowolf556
    @indigowolf556 Před rokem +1

    Well thank God for people like this lady. This is great I'm going to be doing my own caulking around the bathroom tub next week so let the fun begin.

  • @maumemo
    @maumemo Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much! I had to replace an old rusty floodlight and didn't want the new one to fare the same fate. Was able to snip open, use, and store the new caulk tube for later use ❤

  • @jafallica
    @jafallica Před 3 lety +18

    Great video. Now I feel confident that I can do my caulking when needed.

  • @palmsandboars
    @palmsandboars Před 4 měsíci

    This is SO helpful. I never could use a caulk gun and now I know why. I've already looked at your video on how to re-caulk a bathtub and I'm about to go to work. Thanks so much.

  • @enlighten-me
    @enlighten-me Před 2 lety +3

    Your method of sealing the tip with the electrical cap and plastic works perfectly! Thank you for the video!

  • @onewizzard
    @onewizzard Před 2 lety +3

    I love how she handles that big caulk gun.

    • @-cherrylimeade-4872
      @-cherrylimeade-4872 Před 2 lety

      Yeah I’m so jealous of how many things she can do with that caulk

  • @cathycoats8607
    @cathycoats8607 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m glad I watched this before starting my project! Thanks!!

  • @langp7848
    @langp7848 Před rokem +3

    It’s really so hard to listen to this without saying “that’s what she said” 😂

  • @jayandres9904
    @jayandres9904 Před rokem +2

    Great tips. I liked using the electrical lock as a cap!

  • @ashwiniamith4314
    @ashwiniamith4314 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Ma’m for your detailed explanation.This video really helped us..👏👏👏👏👏

  • @PratikTolia
    @PratikTolia Před rokem +1

    You answered all my questions in a single video. Thank you 🙏and subscribed

  • @rowjo2006
    @rowjo2006 Před 3 lety +1

    This is the only useful video I found online and it was very friendly to watch, thank you :)

  • @Gristow3
    @Gristow3 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank You for a great video. I have watched other videos about caulking, but they don't show how to open and store a tube of caulk or how to use each part of the caulk gun. I am the son of a countryman who knew how to fix everything. However, born in the city, I never asked my dad can I do some of the maintenance around the house. After my late father passed away in 2013, I had to learn how to do maintenance around my mother's house through trial and error (lots of errors).

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for commenting. We don't know things if no one was there to teach us or never needed to know. Glad I was able to help you

  • @farihawasti4771
    @farihawasti4771 Před 7 měsíci

    This video is amazing and you are SO CLEAR! I'm trying this now so will let you know how it went.

  • @johnkelty9267
    @johnkelty9267 Před měsícem

    Excellent video, quick and easy to follow, thanks!

  • @redkearney
    @redkearney Před 18 dny

    OMG, I could reach out and hug you right now! Thank you!

  • @Jazmin-ro3zt
    @Jazmin-ro3zt Před rokem

    I’m a new homeowner, this was awesome!!!! Thank you, Thank you!

  • @berryc52
    @berryc52 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very concise and well presented. Thank you so much

  • @imjusthere6940
    @imjusthere6940 Před 3 lety +10

    So after a failed attempt to use our new caulk gun I found your video and had no clue the actual caulk gun has everything we needed to open it 😂🤣🤣🤣 thank you for the video

  • @airforcemom2235
    @airforcemom2235 Před 2 lety +5

    Good, practical information explained in a way anyone can understand! Thank you.

  • @wds305
    @wds305 Před rokem

    This was an extremely helpful video. Thank you!

  • @TrilithiumBanditKelsey
    @TrilithiumBanditKelsey Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for posting this!

  • @Akron2PDX
    @Akron2PDX Před rokem

    U are a lifesaver. I'm about to re-caulk my bathtub I have no clue wtf I'm doing lol

  • @tymboobimboo1755
    @tymboobimboo1755 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for explaining so clearly!!!!

  • @RochelleDorsey
    @RochelleDorsey Před rokem

    Thank you so much! This helped me tremendously.

  • @marlonmilo3076
    @marlonmilo3076 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent and very well explained 😊 thanks this my first time using caulking and the gun so I am glad I scrolled down to use.

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      Yay! Thanks for visiting. For more DIY help - check out my newsletter. diyhipchicks.com/newsletter/

  • @empain_
    @empain_ Před rokem +2

    I’ve been looking for basic videos regarding caulk in general as I’ve got to redo the tub. This is really neat! You’ve got good videos on the subject, thank you for putting them out there (:

  • @sbyogamix8579
    @sbyogamix8579 Před 2 lety +1

    Sooo good!!! Best advice anywhere! Thank you!!

  • @chrisstina6980
    @chrisstina6980 Před rokem +1

    This was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!!

  • @marywilcox9861
    @marywilcox9861 Před rokem +1

    I just found you in the knick of time. So many tips I did not know!

  • @ezrastewart2301
    @ezrastewart2301 Před rokem

    Thank you ma’am. You are a good teacher. Subscribed.

  • @jordyngrywacheski4132
    @jordyngrywacheski4132 Před 3 lety +33

    My boyfriend has said he’s going to replace the caulking in the bathtub for months. So I’m here on your AMAZING channel! I just subscribed as well, because I love what you’re doing. Thank you so much for the help! I love feeling like I can do just as much as anyone.

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 3 lety +9

      Aw thanks. There's nothing we ladies can't do. Just need to learn how and boom, done! 😁

    • @maylinayala4231
      @maylinayala4231 Před rokem +3

      I'm in the same situation here, it's been 1 yr exactly 😒

    • @ronalby5957
      @ronalby5957 Před rokem +2

      If he says he’s gonna do it, he’s gonna do it. You don’t need to remind him every 6 months

    • @sweetktea292
      @sweetktea292 Před rokem

      @@ronalby5957 lol...although I'm here as well...

    • @madbruv
      @madbruv Před 6 měsíci

      Im a boyfriend doing this finally 😅

  • @fagmiedaisaacs729
    @fagmiedaisaacs729 Před rokem +1

    Very helpful information; thank you 😀!

  • @nourhanateout7187
    @nourhanateout7187 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much!!! I had no idea the fun holder had these features :)

  • @richardespinoza6389
    @richardespinoza6389 Před rokem

    Thank you so much! I started and couldn't get the caulk out. I didn't know there was a seal inside! Thank you!

  • @melaniebuckett3374
    @melaniebuckett3374 Před rokem

    Worked like a charm. Thanks so much!

  • @cherry4892
    @cherry4892 Před rokem +1

    Great information. Thank you!

  • @patrickjn77
    @patrickjn77 Před rokem +1

    This was AWESOME! Thank you!

  • @jackietaylor5165
    @jackietaylor5165 Před rokem +1

    Great video, thanks.

  • @jw6451
    @jw6451 Před rokem +1

    thank you, this video was so simple yet to the point and it helped immensely. it's strange how so many videos don't point out either one of the 2 tips

  • @ashrafgouda1633
    @ashrafgouda1633 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video. Thank you so much 😊

  • @annacoribioanna
    @annacoribioanna Před 2 lety +1

    Why would anybody dislike this video I'm a woman and I have never fixed a thing at home and I just realized I have ants coming out of tiny holes everywhere in my bathroom and I have not been able to sleep because every time I go to the bathroom there's ants and I hate knowing they might be on me so I found this thing about caulk went to the store bought it and also the cheap gun and I did exactly what she said not to do which was just cut the top and I kept pressing and nothing was coming out because I didn't know I had to puncture it and then I also use my scissors to cut the tip I didn't know I could have used the gun anyhow in less than 5 minutes she fixed an answer all of my questions! Because I just cleaned my bathroom and I was ready to do the caulking and then I said okay now I don't know what to do because nothing is coming out of the tube and now I can just go back in 5 minutes thank you THANK YOU and I also have to say that after doing my first caulking I realized that I have done a much cleaner beautiful job than the guys my mom hired who had done the previous one because they just caulked all the surrounding metal parts and it's messy thick they didn't even clean around the wall or the fixtures all uneven! my job was much cleaner, filled all holes but also with attention to detail not uneven or just splattering around fixtures! anyways the point is that I was afraid doing these things but I realize sometimes we might even be better than men at them... im sure it depends who one hires but spending 100+ for super easy things we can do.... I also painted my rooms and I'm also now filling wholes with that thing that expands like foam

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      YOU made my day with your comments. You Go Girl! I'd love for you to learn more. Go to my website n sign up for my newsletter. I do free classes monthly and have a mentoring program too! www.diyhipchicks.com

  • @Natures_Symmetry
    @Natures_Symmetry Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sweet video. Covered all my questions. Thank you.

  • @nettiepreezy4981
    @nettiepreezy4981 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you. That was great info

  • @benbae1
    @benbae1 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful explanation! Thank you!

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      You're very welcome! Thanks for visiting. For more DIY help - check out my newsletter. diyhipchicks.com/newsletter/

  • @lenaecooke4805
    @lenaecooke4805 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this!!!!

  • @biggdaddesteve2128
    @biggdaddesteve2128 Před 2 lety +2

    Absoloutly Great Video. Thank You!!!

  • @watupwitu
    @watupwitu Před rokem

    OMG the pin for puncturing! I freaking never knew- Thanks for the quick simple instructions

  • @_RREworld
    @_RREworld Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love this video 👍 Thank you very much)

  • @ellarose9261
    @ellarose9261 Před rokem

    This was so helpful!!

  • @foreverheins655
    @foreverheins655 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @liliann95
    @liliann95 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You are so cool!!! I love your explanation...wow easy breezy!

  • @minju905
    @minju905 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You are a life saver! Thank you

  • @swaranmongia600
    @swaranmongia600 Před 9 měsíci

    timely; very helpful. Thank you.

  • @shedwilliams1305
    @shedwilliams1305 Před 2 lety +1

    Ditto. thanks for another great video. Just the right amount of info. Thank you.

  • @Tamilan-dn8ih
    @Tamilan-dn8ih Před 2 měsíci

    Just enough instructions to get my work done! Thank you so much.

  • @stellacardozo8163
    @stellacardozo8163 Před rokem

    Thanks 🙏!! You are the best!!! It was so clear.

  • @kingofdubs
    @kingofdubs Před rokem

    Thank you so much because I've never ever used a caulk gun or cartridge until just recently and I had no idea how to use it since I'm a complete novice!

  • @aydenli1996
    @aydenli1996 Před rokem

    useful, saved my day! Was struggling finding a long spike! here it is!

  • @annz8218
    @annz8218 Před 9 měsíci

    Oh thank god for this woman and her video 👏👏👏

  • @thomaswyskowski3780
    @thomaswyskowski3780 Před rokem +1

    A teacher, for sure, kudos to you,

  • @mikegrass6629
    @mikegrass6629 Před 2 lety +1

    Good advice!

  • @tiffanyjackson1969
    @tiffanyjackson1969 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much. Best video ever!!!

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      Glad it helped! If you want to learn more about caulk. grab this PDF. diyhipchicks.com/caulk-guide/

  • @matthewgoldberg1461
    @matthewgoldberg1461 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the most useful video of all time. I had spent a half hour trying to puncture the inner seal

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      If no one ever tells us, we just don't know. Hope your caulking went well. Thanks for visiting. For more DIY help - check out my newsletter. diyhipchicks.com/newsletter/

  • @wcgl5595
    @wcgl5595 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent instructions; helped me!!

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      Oh that stinks. I have a great crew at my store.

  • @paloldbtoadslovemakeuptoo1709

    Thank u. Great video for ladies

  • @potatoemaker
    @potatoemaker Před 3 lety +2

    so helpful. thank you!

  • @g2166
    @g2166 Před rokem

    Was trying to figure out how to use it 😂glad I found your video😊

  • @sisterena
    @sisterena Před rokem +1

    I love you! Thank you!

  • @eMke3
    @eMke3 Před rokem

    Thank you. Super helpful for a begginer like me.

  • @yashwantmineKexpert
    @yashwantmineKexpert Před 11 měsíci +1

    Amazing , Thank you Mam !

  • @jessefry3008
    @jessefry3008 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for this

  • @reginahierholzer1138
    @reginahierholzer1138 Před 3 lety +3

    Great information!

  • @missmarliem5003
    @missmarliem5003 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video.

  • @davinabenjamin7884
    @davinabenjamin7884 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg. Thank you so much. I never knew why that silver thing was on the caulk gun.

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome. If you want more caulk help, grab my PDF. diyhipchicks.com/caulk-guide/

  • @kunuishere2009
    @kunuishere2009 Před 15 dny

    Love this--thanks!

  • @brookeharrison4497
    @brookeharrison4497 Před 2 lety

    Thank you that was so helpful!!

  • @lindahall3546
    @lindahall3546 Před rokem

    6-1-23
    This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much

  • @marydecelle3896
    @marydecelle3896 Před rokem

    Thank You for the education !!!

  • @talalztube
    @talalztube Před 2 lety +3

    I bought the same gun years ago used it several times never realizing the spout cutter or puncture pin, 🤪 glad i came across this!

    • @alistergonslaves6720
      @alistergonslaves6720 Před 2 lety +1

      From where you buy that gun?

    • @talalztube
      @talalztube Před 2 lety +1

      @@alistergonslaves6720 Home Depot, but should be available around any hardware store

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      Yep it is a $7 HD or Lowes find. Nothing fancy but gets the job done. Good luck to you. Hop over to my website and join the newsletter. I offer free classes too.
      ww.diyhipchicks.com

    • @DIYHIPChicks
      @DIYHIPChicks  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Hop over to my website and join the newsletter. I offer free classes too.
      ww.diyhipchicks.com

  • @teemmm538
    @teemmm538 Před rokem

    Thank you so much so easy so helpful

  • @grant6610
    @grant6610 Před rokem

    Informative and hilarious at the same time.