Things You'll Need:
- Cleaning Cloths
- Cleaning Cloths
- Ice Cream Sticks
- Utility Knives
- Caulking Guns
- Caulks
- Scrapers
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Step 1
Scrape and clean the area to be caulked, removing paint chips and dirt.
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Step 2
Cut 1/4 inch off of the tip of the caulking tube with a utility knife.
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Step 3
Slide tube into caulking gun.
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Step 4
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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Step 5
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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Step 6
Let dry for 24 hours before painting.







Comments
erinuna said
on 9/23/2008 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?
projectmgr said
on 8/13/2008 I think you should dig out that dripless caulking gun for this job.
pvmonaghan said
on 6/21/2008 How often should I replace caulking around the aluminium capping on my windows? And where should I caulk aroung the capping?
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Use dish detergent on your fingers when smoothing out a caulk line. There will be no sticky mess or unsightly lines.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I worked at a paint store that colored caulking just like paint. Ask for this from your local paint store. If they can match it up, you just saved a step.
Note: This doesn't work with silicone caulking.