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Review on πŸ”’ GTD Drip-Free Caulking Cartridge Tapes, Adhesives & Sealants for Newborn 930 Series by Mark Perry

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing control, a must for applying elastomeric sealant

When I applied silicone sealant in my bathrooms and exterior window J-channels last year, I used a 160:20 sealant gun with a pressure-release latch. In the hands of a contractor, the proof pressure of this caulking gun could be an asset; This caused a mess for me as the gun kept squeezing the sealant out while I fumbled to pull the pressure release latch to stop the flow. I now had to use Big Stretch elastomeric sealant on baseboards and was recommended a non-drip caulking gun. The Newborn 930-GTD Smooth Hex Barrel Non-Drip Caulk Gun was Revain's best seller and was often bought with Big Stretch, so I ordered that too. The Newborn cartridge gun was amazing to use; Especially when you release the trigger button, the filament stops instantly every time. For a fast curing elastomeric sealant, this caulking gun is your best choice for controlling bead size and flow rate, and stopping flow when errors occur. I've been using it for almost 5 hours with no pain in my hand and just this morning my thumb hurts a bit. This caulking gun was actually $3 less than the one I used last year; Had I known about the conversion, I would have chosen Newborn for this type of work as well. There was significantly less waste due to the controlled flow, and I ended up with just over 10.5 ounces of baseboard. Big Stretch tube. Excellent results from the first application. This will be my caulking gun for future DIY projects.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Quick Start Guide