How to Use caulk in a Sentence

caulk

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• He carefully caulked the area around the windows.
• Sledge and Maness caulked where the bottom planks meet the side planks.
  — Doug Capra, Alaska Dispatch News, 25 June 2017
• Your daughter and the co-op need to caulk and seal all holes.
  — Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2017
• The seams of the body were caulked with tar to prevent leaks while crossing streams.
  — Mary Ann Ashcraft, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 Oct. 2019
• Add caulking around the hearth and check the seal on the flue damper to make it as snug as possible.
  — chicagotribune.com, 30 Oct. 2019
• Once your panels are up, caulk the seams to unify the panels.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 17 Mar. 2021
• Fix caulking around frames and glazing on panes for a like-new look.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
• Check caulking around doors and windows, and fill holes and gaps where wiring and pipes enter the house.
  — Laura McKnight, NOLA.com, 18 Jan. 2018
• Talk about a pain in the ass – caulking windows is boring.
  — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, 25 Apr. 2018
• For an enclosed tub, start caulking at one corner and then reverse the bead at the far end.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Feb. 2018
• Sweet-smelling resin, which could have been used for incense or for caulking ships, was also found.
  — James Rogers, Fox News, 16 May 2018
• Plan Ahead: Don't start caulking at a random corner or end point.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Feb. 2018
• Place ant bait stations around the perimeter of your home, and block pest entryways by caulking cracks and crevices.
  — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2019
• On a concrete path, clean out debris or caulk from old repairs, then squirt or press in a concrete crack filler.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
• Winter will be here soon, so learn how to caulk, weather strip and insulate the correct way.
  — cleveland, 8 Sep. 2023
• Chaisson caulked the ceiling back up and put insulation between the ceiling and the second floor so the bees couldn't get back in.
  — Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 17 May 2017
• Cracks were cleaned out and caulked, concrete was reconnected to the earth and walls were stabilized.
  — Andre Byik, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2017
• The timbers — some as thick as tree trunks, others no longer than a school ruler — retain a rich, earthy scent, still a little piney from the tar used as caulking.
  — William Booth, Washington Post, 11 June 2023
• Also make sure that your basement is properly sealed and caulked.
  — chicagotribune.com, 30 Oct. 2019
• After caulking around the outside of the window, move inside and use weatherstripping to seal around the sash.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2017
• Redford's first job was to take down some basswood trees (soft, easily worked wood) to make a log cabin, with mud to caulk between the cracks.
  — Fred Keller, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2017
• Any joint or edge where the tile meets another surface like the countertop should be caulked, not grouted.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2019
• If the nest is inside walls or inaccessible, cut off the paths ants follow by caulking cracks and crevices.
  — Philly.com, 28 Mar. 2018
• The art panels affixed to the concrete-along with metal roofs and end panels-were seamlessly sealed, caulked, and screwed into place.
  — Jeff Huebner, Chicago Reader, 24 Apr. 2018
• Weather Stripping After caulking around the outside of the window, move inside and use weather stripping to seal around the sash.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 13 Sep. 2019
• For electrical outlets, caulk around the box, or, even better, buy cover plates with gaskets.
  — Henry Gifford, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2018
• Another way to solve this is by caulking around windows and putting sandbags under doors.
  — Abigail Abrams, Time, 7 Sep. 2017
• And while there are many ways to solve this problem, the best approach requires a two-pronged attack: caulking around the outside of the window and weatherstripping the inside.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2017
• Check on the condition of your mechanicals and make sure your windows and doors are properly caulked.
  — New York Times, 20 Mar. 2020
• It’s time to finally get around to those home improvement projects that may have been piling up, like fixing leaky faucets or caulking cracks around the window.
  — London Gibson, Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2020

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caulk

2 of 2 noun

• How to Get Rid of Drafts For cracks less than 1/4 inch, use caulk.
  — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, 20 Nov. 2018
• Start by slicing the layer of paint or caulk where the trim meets the wall.
  — Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, 13 Sep. 2020
• Next, use a caulk gun to slowly run a bead of caulk down the seam of the window.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
• But the cap will keep opened caulk fresh for far longer than an uncapped tube.
  — Matt Jancer, Wired, 3 Jan. 2021
• Fletchall uses a nail gun to install the molding and fills the holes with caulk.
  — Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021
• Place the caulk canister snuggly in the frame of the caulking gun.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 12 Aug. 2021
• Try to avoid smearing the caulk over the surrounding bricks.
  — Washington Post, 7 July 2021
• Then that was smoothed over with caulk to serve as a sort of pseudo-molding.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2019
• Use spray foam, caulk or weather stripping to close the gaps around your home.
  — Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2022
• Seal gaps and cracks with caulk or weather stripping to keep the cold air out in the winter and the hot air out in the summer.
  — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2023
• The race was delayed for 19 minutes during a red-flag stoppage as a crew filled the gaps in the track with caulk.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2021
• Black silicone caulk is easy to see against the white melamine and can be cleaned up with soapy water.
  — David Agrell and Eric Weil, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2020
• Apply a line of caulk to shelf corners to secure and create a smooth edge.
  — Jada Jackson, House Beautiful, 26 Apr. 2021
• Every couple of years, the state applies a sealant around the glass blocks and caulks around the surrounding stonework.
  — Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2019
• Replace cracked caulk or sealant around tubs and showers.
  — Washington Post, 23 July 2019
• Check your home for air leaks, and fill gaps and cracks with caulk or insulation.
  — Kate Vaught-Thompson, Cincinnati.com, 17 Jan. 2018
• There was mold in the grout and there was mold on the caulk that was flaking away from around the 1959 aluminum windows and crevices surrounding the tub.
  — Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2022
• Look for any gaps, inside and out, that suggest heat escape and fill them, such as with foam or caulk.
  — Doug George, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
• That means the trim itself has received some form of pressure causing the caulk to break away, which means the home is settling.
  — Lee Roop | [e-mail], al, 25 Dec. 2022
• Use caulk to seal cracks or gaps measuring less than ¼-inch wide and use polyurethane foam sealant for larger ones.
  — Kevin Brasler, Star Tribune, 6 Mar. 2021
• Ahead of winter, check the fireplace hearth for air leaks and plug them with caulk or expandable foam sealant.
  — NBC News, 13 Oct. 2018
• Using a caulk gun, force a bead of silicone into the gap and smooth it over with your finger.
  — Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022
• Over time, caulk can peel away, leaving open seams for water to reach your walls, Clason said.
  — Megan Marples, CNN, 3 Aug. 2022
• To prevent entry indoors, caulk and seal all cracks and crevices that may serve as entries.
  — oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2020
• Fill all cracks with caulk, secure any loose baseboards, and patch any drywall holes.
  — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 29 Aug. 2023
• Use a blade to cut the tip of the caulk canister at a 45-degree angle. Squeeze the trigger and run the caulk along the seam at a 45-degree angle.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 12 Aug. 2021
• Three days later, apply sealer to the grout, and use silicone caulk to fill the corner joints and the gap between the bottom edge of the tile and the top of the tub.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2023
• Seal up those holes with caulk, weatherstripping, or steel wool, which mice can't chew through.
  — Adam Hadhazy, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2021
• Search for holes in your foundation and seal around pipes in the basement or other entry points with caulk.
  — Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022
• Close gaps around windows and doors with weatherstripping and seal up cracks with caulk.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2020

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024