We’re gonna learn a little bit about how to seal a window frame to the EIFS surface. You’ll notice that here is the scratch coat on the backside of the EIFS. The EIFS finish has come an...
Tools & Techniques
How to Tool Sealants in Horizontal Joints
The best advice we can pass along for tooling sealants in saw cut and expansion joints in concrete slabs comes from Wayne Belcher from United Professional Caulking in Seattle. He is a recognized expert in the field and has published a reference book on waterproofing. We recently watched him...
How to Release a Jammed Manual Gun
If you are like many sealant and adhesive users, you have probably pulled hard on the trigger of a manual gun in order to dispense the last drop from a tube. If there was a cured plug in the cartri...
The Widest Selection of Caulking Nozzles in the Industry (by Bob Reynolds)
Albion manufactures the widest variety of nozzles in the caulking industry. These allow caulkers to place just the right size and shape bead, even into the most difficult situations.Round nozzles are available in sizes from one-eighth of an inch through five-eights, or you can even go up to as hi...
Selecting the Best Piston for Your Albion Caulk Gun (by Bob Reynolds)
Albion manufactures a wide variety of pistons for their guns. Choose the best one for your gun based on the type of material that you’re dispensing. Number 21-1, soft leather piston, has low friction, it’s tough and durable, and has excellent chemical resistance. To maintain it, soak ...