Caulking Professionals – Toronto & GTA An Insider's Guide On Caulking | Page 13

• Choosing high quality caulk is very important. Even though you may pay more, you will be getting more value for your money and a product that will offer better results.
• Before caulking over a crack, consider the size of the crack. There is no need to spend a lot on quality product only to end up wasting most of it. This is a waste of your time and resources. Create an action plan first so that you have a good idea of the number of cracks you will need to caulk over before getting to work. In order to be sure that you are using the right amount of product, use a backer rod to fill the crack before applying the caulk.
• This step is actually one of the most important. If you are a business, it demonstrates your professionalism level and can earn you positive feedback from clients. Tooling usually results in a neat and appealing job. Using your fingers allows you to evaluate how well the gaps are held. To prevent your fingers from getting stained with the caulk, ensure that they are soapy before tooling.

Top 6 Mistakes Made During Window Caulking

1. Selecting the wrong caulk

• Choosing high quality caulk is very important. Even though you may pay more, you will be getting more value for your money and a product that will offer better results.

2. Applying too much caulk

• Before caulking over a crack, consider the size of the crack. There is no need to spend a lot on quality product only to end up wasting most of it. This is a waste of your time and resources. Create an action plan first so that you have a good idea of the number of cracks you will need to caulk over before getting to work. In order to be sure that you are using the right amount of product, use a backer rod to fill the crack before applying the caulk.

3. Skipping the tooling procedure

• This step is actually one of the most important. If you are a business, it demonstrates your professionalism level and can earn you positive feedback from clients. Tooling usually results in a neat and appealing job. Using your fingers allows you to evaluate how well the gaps are held. To prevent your fingers from getting stained with the caulk, ensure that they are soapy before tooling.