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Moderate

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7

Time Required

                          10 - 15 minutes

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  • How to Fill a Gap with Latex Caulk
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              How to Fill a Gap with Latex Caulk
  • Clean all surfaces and remove any clutter.

Clean all surfaces and remove any clutter.

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Step 2

  • Use the latex paint remover spray for the areas that have remaining material along with the gaps. These areas also need to be replaced with new material.

Use the latex paint remover spray for the areas that have remaining material along with the gaps. These areas also need to be replaced with new material.

Step 3

  • Use scissors to cut the head of the caulk tube at a 45 degree angle.
  • This will help to better fill the gaps.

Use scissors to cut the head of the caulk tube at a 45 degree angle.

This will help to better fill the gaps.

Step 4

  • Insert the seal punch into the tip of the latex tube to pierce a hole.

Insert the seal punch into the tip of the latex tube to pierce a hole.

Step 5

  • Pull back the handle of the caulk gun.
  • Place the caulk tube inside it.
  • Twist the metal bar until it is completely inside the caulk tube and the curved handle is on top.

Pull back the handle of the caulk gun.

Place the caulk tube inside it.

Twist the metal bar until it is completely inside the caulk tube and the curved handle is on top.

Step 6

  • Add the latex to the areas you see gaps.
  • After finishing each side, slide your finger along the caulk to push the material inside the gaps.
  • Use a wipe to immediately clean the excess from the filled areas.

Add the latex to the areas you see gaps.

After finishing each side, slide your finger along the caulk to push the material inside the gaps.

Use a wipe to immediately clean the excess from the filled areas.

Step 7

  • Use latex remover spray to remove any material stuck to your hand.

Use latex remover spray to remove any material stuck to your hand.

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