Caulk tube spouts

LBrown59 · 12-03-2008, 10:47 AM

How do you caulk something when the spout on the caulk tube is to short to reach the area that needs caulked?

tallyho8 · 12-03-2008, 10:55 AM

You can fit a small plastic tube over the spout in the length you need.

LBrown59 · 12-03-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallyho8

*You can fit a small plastic tube over the spout in the length you need.

*Thanks.
The places I need to culk are about 4 inches beyond the end of the spout.
This is not the first time I've run into this problem.
Sure would be nice it they would put longer spouts on the tubes of caulk.
What ever I use the extension would have to be stiff enough not to bend to easy and tight enough not to slip off.

Runner · 12-03-2008, 11:16 AM

I had the same problem. Went to the "Dollar Store" or someplace like that, and bought a package of novelty-type drinking straws. These things are about 3/8" diameter, plastic and about 10" long. They also have a ribbed flexible portion so they can be bent. The plastic was thick enough that they were stiff, not thin like most straws.

I think these were in with the Valentine's Day stuff. May have similar at WalMart. Then, duct taped the straw to the caulk tube spout.

LBrown59 · 12-03-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Runner

I had the same problem. Went to the "Dollar Store" or someplace like that, and bought a package of novelty-type drinking straws. These things are about 3/8" diameter, plastic and about 10" long. They also have a ribbed flexible portion so they can be bent. I think these were in with the Valentine's Day stuff. May have similar at WalMart. *Then, duct taped the straw to the caulk tube spout.

* I thot about using a small hose clamp with what ever I use for a spout extension.
I also considered using one of those small cans of spray foam but the tube is to short on them too.

polo1665 · 12-03-2008, 04:37 PM

Something like this?
Flextension Caulking Tube Tip

LBrown59 · 12-03-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polo1665

Something like this?
Flextension Caulking Tube Tip

Sounds like the ticket.
Thanks.
Lb59 south of Canton Ohio.

LBrown59 · 12-03-2008, 05:22 PM

Thanks Fellows.
I knew if there was an answer it would be on TBN

polo1665 · 12-03-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LBrown59

Sounds like the ticket.
Thanks.
Lb59 south of Canton Ohio.

You are very welcome.

Polo1665
Last temporary disorganized
settlement in the north eastern
territory

LBrown59 · 12-03-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by polo1665

You are very welcome.

Polo1665
*Last temporary disorganized
settlement in the north eastern
territory

HO HO *That's cute.
I love being an inspiration but don't let it go to my head.

L . B .

12-03-2008, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
LBrown59 Super Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: First organized permanent settlement in the northwest territory Posts: 9,991	Caulk tube spouts How do you caulk something when the spout on the caulk tube is to short to reach the area that needs caulked? __________________ Tractors 2003 Kubota BX1500/2004 Kubota Bx23/New- Kubota BX1500 Attachments 60'' Front Blade/48'' Rear Tiller/FEL/Back Hoe / 60'' MMM/Clamp on Forks/48'' MMM

12-03-2008, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
tallyho8 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Katrinaville LA west of Westwego east of Ama south of River Ridge north of Boutte, above sea level Posts: 1,386	Re: Caulk tube spouts You can fit a small plastic tube over the spout in the length you need.

12-03-2008, 11:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Runner Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 516	Re: Caulk tube spouts I had the same problem. Went to the "Dollar Store" or someplace like that, and bought a package of novelty-type drinking straws. These things are about 3/8" diameter, plastic and about 10" long. They also have a ribbed flexible portion so they can be bent. The plastic was thick enough that they were stiff, not thin like most straws. I think these were in with the Valentine's Day stuff. May have similar at WalMart. Then, duct taped the straw to the caulk tube spout. __________________ Runner

12-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
polo1665 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East of Canton, Ohio Posts: 150	Re: Caulk tube spouts Something like this? Flextension Caulking Tube Tip __________________ Arbeit Farms "Arbeit, Arbeit, Immer viele arbeit"

12-03-2008, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
LBrown59 Super Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: First organized permanent settlement in the northwest territory Posts: 9,991	Re: Caulk tube spouts Thanks Fellows. I knew if there was an answer it would be on TBN __________________ Tractors 2003 Kubota BX1500/2004 Kubota Bx23/New- Kubota BX1500 Attachments 60'' Front Blade/48'' Rear Tiller/FEL/Back Hoe / 60'' MMM/Clamp on Forks/48'' MMM

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