Your Local Flower Mound Caulking Service

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.

At Mr. Handyman of Flower Mound, Lewisville, and Denton, We’re Leading Experts In Caulking Services

There are plenty of handyman companies out there that provide a caulking service in Flower Mound, TX, so what makes us a step above the rest?

The average handyman company falls short of the expectations we’ve set for our services on multiple fronts. For one, we aren’t your ‘typical’ handyman. Rather, we’re more like a general contractor. Not only do we take on minor home repairs, but complex projects as well. Instead of hiring us just for our caulking service in Flower Mound, TX, why not cut down on the total number of contractors you need to hire and have us do your flooring installation, baseboard installation, and caulking service all in one?

We also excel when it comes to customer satisfaction. By offering outstanding customer service to our residential customers and business owners alike, we build lasting relationships with our clients that leave them coming back to us for all their handyman service needs. In addition to customer focus, one of our core values is quality workmanship—which we guarantee! Our experienced professionals take great pride in their work, but if you have concerns about the quality of workmanship you received, simply let us know and we’ll be back to fix it in a jiffy.

Whether you live in Flower Mound proper—or one of the surrounding areas such as Argyle or Justin—our handyman team is excited to show you exactly why we’ve received so many positive reviews over the years.

Flower Mound Caulking Service FAQs

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAULK AND SEALANT?

Though these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, caulk and sealant are not the same thing. Caulk tends to be more rigid than sealant, while sealants contain a high concentration of silicone, making it more elastic. Both are used to seal joints to keep out air and water.

WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF CAULK?

All types of caulk have their pros and cons and are best suited for different types of jobs. There are four main types of caulk:

• Acrylic or latex
• Polyurethane
• Solvent-based
• Hybrid

Hybrid types contain a mix of polyurethane and silicone to give the durability of polyurethane and some of the flexibility of silicone.

IS CAULK PAINTABLE?

Some caulk may be painted, but not all. Acrylic or latex products can be painted but it is best suited for interior use only, as it does not hold up well to temperature fluctuations. If you’d like to paint over outdoor caulk, polyurethane is a good choice. If you try to paint silicone, the paint will peel right off, but you can get clear silicone sealant that blends in with the painted surface behind it.

HOW LONG DOES CAULK TAKE TO DRY?

Curing times for a Flower Mound caulking service tend to be higher than the product specifies due to Texas’ high humidity. Acrylic products typically take about 24 hours to cure, while polyurethane may take up to 10 days. It’s generally better to err on the side of caution, as a sealant bead that is dry to the touch isn’t necessarily able to hold out against exposure to water just yet.

Your handyman expert will inform you of the curing time and any aftercare needs for the specific product they’ve used.

CAN I DO CAULKING ON MY OWN?

Caulking may be done as a DIY project, but we don’t recommend doing so for a few reasons:

• If done incorrectly, the sealant may prematurely peel, requiring you to apply the product again
• Any errors in the application may result in cracks that allow moisture and air to infiltrate
• Poorly applied sealant can be an eyesore, especially if located in an area of your home that gets a lot of traffic

CAN CAULKING BE REPAIRED?

While our caulking service in Flower Mound, TX applies to both installations and repairs, the ‘repair’ process involves the complete removal of the old caulk before adding a new bead. Applying new products over deteriorating caulk may lead to a messy and ineffective application.

IS CAULKING GOOD FOR INSULATION?

Caulking can help seal drafts, but it does not insulate your home. Spray foam is a good option for enclosed spaces where you’d like to prevent air leaks as well as increase the insulation level of your home.

WHERE SHOULD I NOT USE CAULKING?

Caulk cannot be applied between any gaps that are designed to open and close. If you’ve ever wondered when to use weather stripping, this is it. Weatherstripping attaches to a single side of the moveable part so that it can create a seal when shut without preventing movement. It is generally used on the sides of windows and doors that are not directly attached to the frame or hinge.

Get In Touch With The Team At Mr. Handyman of Flower Mound, Lewisville and Denton For Professional Caulking Services Today!

Don’t risk water damage and high energy bills a moment longer. With the help of our Flower Mound caulking service, you can professionally reseal joints throughout your home and regain peace of mind by knowing that your property is protected.

To book your service appointment or to discuss setting up an on-site consultation and estimate, give our office a call today. You can also fill out our online service request form with your project details, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Take advantage of our handyman services today. We look forward to welcoming you to the Mr. Handyman family!