How To Apply Tub And Wall Caulk Strip

Caulking tubes are designed to apply pressure to the caulking within them so that you can squeeze out a bead of caulk with ease and precision.

How to apply tub and wall caulk strip.

Starting in the corner peel a small section of the backing from the top half of the strip. You need to wipe down the floor and tub with rubbing alcohol several times before applying this. The best caulking tool is your finger so spread the caulking with your finger and let the tape catch the excess. Hold the gun at a 90 degree angle to the gap and push a bead of caulk slightly ahead of the nozzle as you push the gun forward and continue applying pressure.

Now the caulking will go between the two pieces of tape making straight smooth lines. Press top half of strip firmly to the tub. Before applying caulking border the area you are working on with masking tape. Apply only enough caulk to fill the gap.

Simply peel and stick to the surface even over existing caulk. Apply instatrim to window and door trim instead of weather stripping to keep your energy bills low use it instead of wood edging to cover uneven gaps around baseboards floors and wall cabinets or apply this peel and stick caulk on the base of a toilet to keep your bathroom sanitary and easy to keep clean. Yes you can apply heat to the strip to get it more gooey. Take the razor blade and carefully pry the old caulking off the tub.

Product overview magic bath tub and wall peel and stick caulk is pre shaped flexible trim with pre applied butyl adhesive. Take care to keep caulk from getting wet during application. Start by closing the pop up drain in the tub and covering the entire tub with a drop cloth to protect it from scratches residue etc. The molded in score line assures uniform positioning against the surface.

I folded the caulk over at the crease according to the directions and applied the longest length first tub back working in small sections and making sure to only peel away the backing for a few inches at a time. One back wall and two side walls. Even then only peel back a few inches of the paper and press the strip down into the 90 degree corner firmly as you go. I would recommend doing that after you install it.

Once the area was completely dry i measured for the three lengths of the tub. Apply tub and tile caulk into the joint and smooth it with your finger an old teaspoon or a caulking spreader. Keep the angle of the blade as low as possible and watch the caulking to see if it s being cut. Our experts prefer cutting the caulk tube nozzle at a blunt 20 degree angle instead of 45 degrees.

Apply the tape to the tub 1 8 inch from the joint. Do cut the tube of caulk the right length.