How to remove the caulk tube from a caulking gun

Caulking is one of those projects where it is not always necessary to use the entire cartridge in order to complete your project. The remaining caulk tends to stay in the caulking gun until it is needed again. This being the case, one may go quite some time before needing to use the caulking gun again. Once the need arises, a caulk that is different from the one in the gun may be necessary. In order to use the new caulk, the old cartridge must be removed from the gun. Here you will learn how to do that.


Stuff needed
work gloves
rags

Step 1
Place a cap on the end of the existing caulking cartridge or insert an object such as a nail into the opening to prevent any remaining caulk from leaking out during the removal.

Step 2
Press the release lever on the back of the caulking gun and pull the plunger back to remove it from the cartridge. The release lever is usually a small lever located just above the pistol grip of the caulking gun. The plunger can be identified by the L-shaped metal bar sticking out of the back of the gun.

Step 3
Lift the cartridge out of the gun once the plunger is fully retracted. Wipe down any residue present on the gun before loading a new cartridge. This will ensure that the new cartridge fits in properly and will make removal easier.