Most of the newer and more efficient sealants are usually applied with a caulking gun. The most popular type uses individual cartridges that are thrown away when empty. Getting a smooth flow of sealant - a proper bead - may require practice. So if you are doing the hob for the first time, make a few trial strokes.
While a caulking gun is best for most jobs, some small repairs are more conveniently done in other ways: caulks that are squeezed like toothpaste from a collapsible tube glazing compound that is pressed into cracks with your fingers, ropelike strands that are pushed into place and filler that must be tamped into openings. Whatever you use, thoroughly clean the area around a crack, removing old sealant and chipped paint with a wood chisel or puttyknife. Wipe the crack with turpentine, the use a stiff brush to get rid of remaining dirt. Do not try to caulk when temperatures are below 50 degrees Fahrenheit - the sealant will be too hard to handle easily and it will not stick to the cold surfaces.
While a caulking gun is best for most jobs, some small repairs are more conveniently done in other ways: caulks that are squeezed like toothpaste from a collapsible tube glazing compound that is pressed into cracks with your fingers, ropelike strands that are pushed into place and filler that must be tamped into openings. Whatever you use, thoroughly clean the area around a crack, removing old sealant and chipped paint with a wood chisel or puttyknife. Wipe the crack with turpentine, the use a stiff brush to get rid of remaining dirt. Do not try to caulk when temperatures are below 50 degrees Fahrenheit - the sealant will be too hard to handle easily and it will not stick to the cold surfaces.
No comments:
Post a Comment