How to Prevent Opened Tube of Culk From Hardening

By seashore

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As anyone who has ever had to caulk a small area there is always a full tube of caulk left

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • a long screw or nail,painters tape or masking tape

Step1
The best way to apply caulk is to cut a small tip of the tube there are graduation marks on the side as a reference
Step2
After cutting the tip and using the caulk you can save the rest of the contents by cleaning excess off tube
Step3
Place a long screw or nail in the tube, then wrap the tip with masking or painters tape for reuse later on

Tips & Warnings

  • keep caulk in a semi warm environment,Remember to release the lever if using a caulking gun after you finish

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on 4/17/2008 Nice! I had no idea that's the way to keep it from hardening.

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