A putty knife works best for prying away material that is already loose. For more stubborn caulk, try cutting it away with a utility knife and then, peel it away. To make sure the new caulk will adhere properly, it’s important to remove all the small bits and pieces of old material. The nozzle on a caulking cartridge is tapered. The further back you cut it, the wider the bead of material. Cut the nozzle so that the bead is slightly wider than the gap that you have to fill. Now it’s usually best to start at the top and work your way down. Just use constant pressure on the trigger to give you a nice uniform bead. Now, smooth the caulk off using your finger.
Where do you need to caulk the built ins?
A putty knife works best for prying away material that is already loose. For more stubborn caulk, try cutting it away with a utility knife and then, peel it away. To make sure the new caulk will adhere properly, it’s important to remove all the small bits and pieces of old material. The nozzle on a caulking cartridge is tapered. The further back you cut it, the wider the bead of material. Cut the nozzle so that the bead is slightly wider than the gap that you have to fill. Now it’s usually best to start at the top and work your way down. Just use constant pressure on the trigger to give you a nice uniform bead. Now, smooth the caulk off using your finger.