Caulking Professionals – Toronto & GTA Tips For Caulking Windows | Page 12

CAULKING A WINDOW FRAME:
FOUR MISTAKES TO AVOID
The Wrong Caulk
This is one of the obvious mistakes that you might make when caulking
a window frame. The quality and the nature of caulk in of increased importance in
determining how long-lasting protection would your caulk provide. To ensure that
you have a prolonged protection, choose a silicone or polyurethane made caulk.
The Wrong Applicator
Caulking a window frame can also go wrong if you do not use the right
applicator for the procedure. Caulking requires a cartridge as well as a cartridge
gun for the appropriate application of the caulking gel. The mistake that people
often make is the direct application of caulk through the cartridge.
The Wrong Amount
If you have the right caulk and appropriate tools for caulking your
window frame, your attempt may still fall apart if you do not use the right amount
of product or caulk. Applying too much, or too less, can lead to failing results.
The Wrong Surface
While caulking a window frame, you need to make sure that the surface
you are about to work on does not have any existing old caulk. People tend to
apply new caulk over the same surface without taking appropriate measures to
even the surface and remove the old caulk.