How To Coulk The Windows And Door

Caulk windows to prevent drafts to save energy and to keep moisture from rotting the wooden window parts.

How to coulk the windows and door.

Then run the bead of caulk and smooth it off as described above. Priming the surface before caulking is an optional step. As soon as. Afterwards press the tip of your caulk gun against 1 corner of the window and squeeze the trigger to apply the caulk in 1 continuous bead until you reach the other corner.

A inch bead is large enough for most cracks. Any paint primer will work. Cut off a small bit of the nozzle tip. Apply a bead of caulk along one of the cracks.

Simply attach strips of painter s tape along both edges of the seam approximately 1 8 away from the seam itself. Cut off the tip of the tube of caulk and puncture the seal with a nail or stiff wire. This video shows the tools and step instructions. Before caulking your windows start by removing the old caulk from the window frame with a putty knife and cleaning off any dirt debris and old paint.