caulk

[Cynthia43]

Hello
I just bought a tube of caulk from B&Q and an aplicator thingy but when I try to smooth it out with gloves on it makes a very rough finish.
If I do it without gloves what can I use to get it of my hands and nails or can I sand it smooth when it drys?
thankyou
Cynthia

 

[xr4x4]

It is (should be!) water based.

Use a wet finger, or a damp cloth.

Once it's dries you can't sand it.

Wash it off your hands before it drys.

 

[Cynthia43]

ooooops its dried

 

[xr4x4]

You can try and trim it with a sharp Stanley blade, watch your fingers.

 

[Cynthia43]

what on my hands?

 

[xr4x4]

what on my hands?

Lol, no I meant on the Walls.

If its dried on your hands, try and rub it off while washing them.

It will come off in it's own time.

 

[Cynthia43]

in it's OWN TIME?

 

[joe-90]

About 18 months or so.

 

[Robbie uk]

Hot soapy water will bring it off no problem. Keep rubbing your fingers as you do it !

 

[misterhelpful]

If it's caulk it will be water based, as mentioned. Soak your hands in warm water and it will rub/peel off easily.

If you don't want to get it on your hands in future you can use a damp sponge to smooth it out. Just use a dense foam one rather than the 'holy' type. (I don't mean a church-going one, joe ) Otherwise, keep a damp rag to hand to wipe off what you get on your fingers straight away.

EDIT:Sorry Robbie, was typing at time of your post.

 

[Cynthia43]

Thankyou all
The 18 months really made me panic.
going to stop now and whatch some telly with my hands in a bowl of warm soapy water
Cynthia

 

[bradleydecorating]

Alternatively, coat both hands liberally in caulk, allow to dry and you'll never need to buy rubber gloves ever again!

 

[xr4x4]

Thankyou all
The 18 months really made me panic.
going to stop now and whatch some telly with my hands in a bowl of warm soapy water
Cynthia

He was winding you up..!

It's just like getting gloss paint on your hands, it doesn't come off straight away but does within a few days.

Maybe I should of said that..!