How to operate
A Caulking Gun
How To Use a Caulk Gun - Ace Hardware
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has dozens of uses around the house
from sealing off drafts to water leaks
even keeping pests out that makes the
gun one of the most helpful tools
you can have here's how to use one this
cylinder shaped section holds the tube
of caulk when you press the trigger it
pushes the plunger forward the plunger
applies pressure to the bottom of the
tube squeezing the caulk out to open the
tube cut the tip using a utility
knife or if you have a gun with a
spout cutter just squeeze the trigger to
cut off the tip some tubes of adhesive
and caulk are also sealed at the base of
the spout this built in metal rod is a
handy feature to have otherwise puncture
the seal using a long nail to load the
caulk pull the plunger back and place
the cylinder of the caulk into the
cradle to apply a strip of caulk known
as the bead squeeze the trigger to keep
a steady even pressure on the bottom of
the cylinder move the gun in a smooth
continuous motion squeeze the trigger to
apply more pressure as the flow slows
down if you have a gun with a
release lever press it as you get close
to the end of your bead this stops the
pressure so the won't continue to
squeeze out and make a mess to set the
seal wet your finger tip and run it
along the bead of caulk pull back on the
rod to remove the empty tube of caulk
you may need to hold down the release
lever to do this for more helpful tips
and advice ask the associates at your
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