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Spackle---Priming

  • Be sure to use a "Paintable" type Caulk, like Sherwin Williams non-silicon 25yr durable grade Caulk
  • Cut the tip of the caulk tube at about 45° and open the hole to about 1/8in diameter... for wider cracks open the hole wider
  • Puncture the inner seal with a long nail or coat hanger
  • Install into gun
  • Use TWO hands. Press trigger and drag the tip along the crack towards you. Keep the gun at about 45° to the surface... when finished press the "Spring Release Lever" to stop the pressure on the Caulk and stop it from "oozing out" the tip end
  • Smooth out the bead with your finger if necessary. Be CAREFUL not to cut your finger on jagged edges
  • Keep a rag in the hand at the tip end and wipe the tip after every drag
  • When finished insert a nail or piece of coat hanger into the tip to keep it from drying out
  • A nicely caulked edge along woodwork gives an easy line to "cut" to...

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