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 .