How to Open a Caulk Tube for Beginners

Caulk is just one of tasks that everyone has to do. I want to make it easy for you to Do Yourself!

There’s a big difference between a hand held tube of caulk and caulk gun loaded with a regular 10 oz. tube of caulk.

When you’re using a hand held tube of caulk, you’re trying to squeeze the contents, direct it and control how much comes out all at the same time. That is too clumsy and messy!

Watch how easy it is with a gun. You will never want a hand held tube again.

Seriously easy! Did you know about the gadgets on the caulk gun that help you cut open the tube and prevent a bottom blow out?

SO many people don’t know this. Using a caulk gun helps you get neater, cleaner projects because it gives you more control. Now you can caulk like a boss. 

BUT wait there are more Caulk Gun Tips and Tricks

  • How to store the caulk tube so you can use it again without wasting any.
  • Where to store it so it stays usable
  • How to know when it’s time to throw your caulk tube away

Ready to learn how to caulk your bathtub? Hop on over to my how to video with tips and tricks so it looks professionally done. 

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