{"id":1128,"date":"2021-10-10T13:57:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-10T17:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2021-10-10T13:57:05","modified_gmt":"2021-10-10T17:57:05","slug":"how-to-load-a-caulking-gun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-load-a-caulking-gun\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Load (and Unload) a Caulking Gun?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve just picked up a caulking gun and are wondering \u201chow do I load this thing anyway?\u201d \u2013 don\u2019t worry \u2013 you\u2019re not alone. While caulking guns have been around forever and fairly simple tools, loading and unloading them requires a bit of know-how.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>A caulking gun, when used in conjunction with a tube of caulk, enables you to efficiently lay down a bead of caulk anywhere you need it. You\u2019ll be able to seal off showers, sinks, windows, and much more \u2013 but before you can do that you\u2019ll need to know how to load one.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll explain how to load a caulking gun in step-by-step detail \u2013 so you\u2019ll be able to start applying caulk in no time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tools and Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Red-Devil-3989-Caulking-Black\/dp\/B07CVSQJHY?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=77b72a873d581b1b0973f3d64ab43a8e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caulking gun<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Caulk tube<\/li>\n<li>Sharp knife or razor blade<\/li>\n<li>Rags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65c24c3ab5b92\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65c24c3ab5b92\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-load-a-caulking-gun\/#Loading_a_Caulking_Gun_%E2%80%93_Step-by-Step\" title=\"Loading a Caulking Gun \u2013 Step-by-Step\">Loading a Caulking Gun \u2013 Step-by-Step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-load-a-caulking-gun\/#Step_1_Cut_Caulking_Tube_Tip\" title=\"Step 1: Cut Caulking Tube Tip\">Step 1: Cut Caulking Tube Tip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-load-a-caulking-gun\/#Step_2_Break_the_Tubes_Inner_Seal\" title=\"Step 2: Break the Tube\u2019s Inner Seal\">Step 2: Break the Tube\u2019s Inner Seal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-load-a-caulking-gun\/#Step_3_Load_Cartridge_into_Gun\" title=\"Step 3: Load Cartridge into Gun\">Step 3: Load Cartridge into Gun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-load-a-caulking-gun\/#How_to_Unload_a_Caulking_Gun\" title=\"How to Unload a Caulking Gun?\">How to Unload a Caulking Gun?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loading_a_Caulking_Gun_%E2%80%93_Step-by-Step\"><\/span><strong>Loading a Caulking Gun \u2013 Step-by-Step<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Cut_Caulking_Tube_Tip\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Cut Caulking Tube Tip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First up, you\u2019ll need to cut the caulking tube tip to create an opening. Before you do this take a look at the seam you plan on applying caulk to. You want to roughly match the seam size to the size of the hole in the caulk tube.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to cut the end of the tube at roughly 45 degrees. This will give you a nice even bead of caulk when you depress the trigger.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-242\" style=\"width: 786px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/end-of-caulk-tube-cut.jpg?resize=796%2C527&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"end of caulking tube\" width=\"796\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/end-of-caulk-tube-cut.jpg?w=796&amp;ssl=1 796w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/end-of-caulk-tube-cut.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/end-of-caulk-tube-cut.jpg?resize=768%2C508&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 45 degree angle cut will make the caulk smooth and easy to apply.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most caulking guns have a small circular cutout in the handle designed specifically for this task. Simply insert the end of the caulk tube through the cutout at a 45\u00b0 angle, and then squeeze the trigger to cut the tip.<\/p>\n<p>If your caulking gun doesn\u2019t have this feature, you can do the same thing with a sharp utility knife.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to keep in mind is that if you cut the tube end too wide, it will be difficult to apply a narrow bead of caulk with it. There\u2019s no way to go back and make the opening narrower, so it\u2019s a smart idea to err on the side of too small rather than too big.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Break_the_Tubes_Inner_Seal\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Break the Tube\u2019s Inner Seal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/breaking-inner-seal-of-caulk-tube.jpg?resize=350%2C466&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"piercing caulk tube inner seal\" width=\"350\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/breaking-inner-seal-of-caulk-tube.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/breaking-inner-seal-of-caulk-tube.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>You might not realize it, but caulking tubes actually have an inner seal that needs to be pierced before any caulk will begin to flow.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve created the tube opening, you\u2019ll need to break this inner seal before you can start <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-a-caulking-gun-for-the-first-time\/\">using your caulking gun<\/a>. Most caulking guns have a thin wire poker tucked away under the nose or handle exactly for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>If your caulking gun doesn\u2019t have one of these, then you can also use a coat hanger or nail to complete this step.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Load_Cartridge_into_Gun\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Load Cartridge into Gun<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next up, you\u2019re ready to load your cartridge into the caulking gun. Every caulking gun is designed a little differently, but in most guns, you\u2019ll need to slide the metal rod all the way back to fit the cartridge in place.<\/p>\n<p>Some guns require you to depress the trigger in order to slide the rod back; others will have an alternate way of releasing this rod.<\/p>\n<p>Load the cartridge by placing it nose-first into the gun. Then position the rear of the cartridge in the slot, and depress the trigger until you see the caulk start to ooze out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Unload_a_Caulking_Gun\"><\/span><strong>How to Unload a Caulking Gun?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unloading a caulking gun is pretty much the above steps in reverse.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll need to do is find the mechanism to release the cartridge. In my case, depressing the metal lever behind the trigger lets you retract the rod and release the cartridge.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to reuse the cartridge, seal the end of the caulking tube with some shrink wrap or the included cover and store them somewhere dry and away from direct sunlight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve just picked up a caulking gun and are wondering \u201chow do I load this thing anyway?\u201d \u2013 don\u2019t worry \u2013 you\u2019re not alone. 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