How to Install Caulking Around Windows
Stop those annoying little drafts in your home by caulking around the exterior of your windows. Use a paintable caulk so that you can paint over it if you like. Follow these few steps to prevent drafts from entering your home.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Cleaning Cloths
- Ice Cream Sticks
- Utility Knives
- Caulking Guns
- Caulks
- Scrapers
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Scrape and clean the area to be caulked, removing paint chips and dirt.
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Cut 1/4 inch off of the tip of the caulking tube with a utility knife.
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Slide tube into caulking gun.
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Run a 1/8-inch bead of caulk between window frame and siding. Look for any area where the elements outside can get into interior of your home.
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Smooth the bead of caulk with the edge of an ice cream stick. Clean excess buildup of caulk from the stick every 6 inches.
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Let dry for 24 hours before painting.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply caulk on warm, dry days.
Clean the tip of the caulk tube frequently to keep the caulk from building up and making it difficult to run a smooth bead.
Do not use your finger to smooth caulk. Many of them contain chemicals harmful to your skin.
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Comments
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erinuna
Sep 23, 2008
Does this technique work for interior of the window too? Is this hard or can a normal person do it? Do you have to be super crafty? -
erinuna
Sep 23, 2008
Does this technique work for interior of the window too? Is this hard or can a normal person do it? Do you have to be super crafty?
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projectmgr
Aug 13, 2008
I think you should dig out that dripless caulking gun for this job.
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projectmgr
Aug 13, 2008
I think you should dig out that dripless caulking gun for this job.
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pvmonaghan
Jun 21, 2008
How often should I replace caulking around the aluminium capping on my windows? And where should I caulk aroung the capping?
