When a caulking service is performed correctly, you probably don’t even notice it. Caulk is designed to blend into its surroundings, making it difficult to see—until it peels and cracks. Made from a flexible material that is applied when wet, caulk is used to seal gaps (also called joints) between two areas. Some spaces where you may notice caulk include:
- Flooring and baseboards
- Baseboards and walls
- Walls and decorative molding
- Sinks and countertops
- Countertops and backsplash
- Showers or tubs, walls and flooring
- Sectional gutter segments
- Window frames and walls
- Door frames and walls
- Other plumbing fixtures and infrastructure
Caulk results in a seamless finish between the two areas and prevents unwanted air leakage and water from getting between crevices. This makes a caulking service especially important for gaps on your home’s exterior, gaps between the interior and exterior and gaps in traditionally wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.
With proper caulking methods, sealants provide protection against water damage and reduce the risk of wood rot, which may require costly repairs. Unwanted dampness in your home may reduce your air quality and pose a health risk for adults and children alike. Sealing gaps between window or door frames and walls also protect against energy loss that occurs when cool winter air infiltrates your home and cold air-conditioned air escapes in the summer. This makes investing in a caulking service in Flower Mound TX a clever cost-saving strategy. When your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard to compensate for air leakage, your utility bill will be lower.
Our handyman service professionals are highly experienced and trained in many different types of caulking improvement projects. Whether you have a specific area you want sealed for the first time, require a caulking repair or are looking for a quick home inspection to determine possible areas where you could benefit from our Flower Mound caulking service, we’ll get the job done right the first time!
What’s Included In Our Caulking Service?
Need basic home repairs and want to add our Flower Mound caulking service on top? Or maybe you’ve just finished some larger projects, such as a bathroom remodel and floor installation, and are looking to finish the job off with a caulking service? Regardless of whether you’re a commercial property owner or a residential homeowner, our handyman service professionals can handle any type of caulking service you can imagine. There’s no job too big or small for our expert handyman team! Some of our most frequently requested Flower Mound caulking services include:
- Door and window caulking service. Any crevices between the frame and your interior and exterior walls may be sealed to prevent drafts.
- Exterior caulking service. This may involve sealing cracks in gutters, sealing joints following exterior trim repair and roof caulking.
- Bathroom caulking service. Bathtubs, showers, sinks, faucets, toilets, baseboards and more should all be sealed to prevent water infiltration and damage.
- Kitchen caulking service. Achieve a professional result by caulking the space between your backsplash and counters, as well as around your sink and appliances.
- Flooring caulking service. Whether you have bathroom tiles, hardwood floors or luxury vinyl plank, we’ll seal the gaps between your flooring and baseboards.
Flower Mound Caulking Service Steps
On the day of your service appointment, you may expect one or more service professionals to arrive at your home on time. They’ll be driving a company vehicle—and be in uniform—so you know exactly who to expect. Upon arrival, they’ll indicate the scope of the job, and how long they expect the project to take and give you the opportunity to ask any remaining questions you may have.
Before getting to the caulking, your handyman will inspect the area for additional damage. If you’ve just had an installation done, there shouldn’t be any issues, but if you’re getting old caulking repaired or replaced, it’s important to ensure that the area is damage-free before sealing the damage in.
For example, in the image below, a member of Mr. Handyman's team is working on a window repair project. To maximize insulation and sealing, he first removes damaged, rotting wood and refills it with wood putty before resealing the area. If not addressed, wood rot will continue to spread. Your service professional will always let you know about any issues that arise and will obtain your permission before making any repairs.
Once any repairs have been addressed, the area will be thoroughly cleaned to ensure that the product can stick to the surface. Old sealant, paint and any other gunk may be removed using a special solution and a screwdriver (or some other tool used for scraping). The area must fully dry before the sealant is applied to prevent moisture damage.
Next, your handyman professional will apply the sealant. The tube of the product will be loaded into a caulking gun, held at a 45-degree angle and squeezed while moving the tip along the seam. Getting a consistent, even application can be challenging, but your service professional has the experience to achieve a professional application.
Below, a Mr. Handyman service professional applies sealant to the seam between clean tile walls and a glass shower panel. By maintaining a steady grip, he’s able to apply a clear sealant that is only visible on close inspection.
Once dry, the area will be checked for any gaps that may have resulted during the drying process. If any exist, a second bead of sealant will be applied. Your handyman may use a putty knife or his finger to smooth the sealant as it dries to create the most seamless result.
