Caulk Savers, makers of open-caulk tube preserving plugs, are coming out with a new product called Bead Stix. These Bead Stix (which we think could also be called finger savers, as that sounds better), are simply designed and feature a 1-1/2″ circular foam pad at the end of a 6″ application stick.
There are many types of caulk-beading and smoothing tools on the market, and wet fingertips seem to be the most popular “tools” available. This makes sense, especially since nothing else can beat the price. But using your fingers to smooth caulk, even a gloved finger, can be messy and potentially inconsistent, even with practice.
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To use Bead Stix, you first dampen the foam pad with water, and then apply caulk. Wipe the caulk with a Bead Stix, twist it to clean corners, and then continue to smooth the caulk. Bead Stix are reusable as long as you rinse them after each application. If you use one with materials other than caulk, you may need to discard it after use.
Expect to find Bead Stix wherever Caulk Savers are sold.
Harold Biggs
What next that we don’t need? Something else to throw in the garbage dump.
Rick
Hi Harold,
Just a short reply toyour message:
Our Products are made for the people that like to keep things nice a clean when doing a job and Caulking can be one of the messiest jobs around. One day, if you are caulking anything or plan to, please email me and I will send you some for FREE so you can try out our products. They really do work and help keep thing clean. No mess to clean up. Thank for your comment, Harold.
Rick Iverson
Our products help keep things clean. No mess to clean up. If you’re a caulker these products are great.
Shelley Smith
The guy who did our bathroom made a mess with the caulk. He should have used these. I’m trying to smooth it out, but it’s already starting to dry. :/
Charles Richardson
My name is Charles. Richardson,with Caulkingstix llc .I am the inventor of the caulkingstix. I have a patent application in on the caulkingstix. I have not had an affiliation with Caulksaver for years. The caulkingstix is no longer known as the Bead Stix. So request that you update you your info. And stop displaying our product, the Caulking stix as the Bead stix from Caulksaver. We have no connection at all.
Stuart
The article was published on SEPTEMBER 2, 2011.
I can find no reference for “Caulkingstix” on the web, except for here, where the product is branded as “Caulking Stix / Bead Stix.” Additionally, Caulk Savers still lists Bead Stix on their site as a current product.
I can update the post, but to do so I must ask for 1) updated imagery showing the new branding, 2) retail or distributor availability information as to where readers can buy the rebranded product.
Charles Richardson
The caulkingstix can be purchased at : Caulkingstix llc.com.
Daniel
Finger smoothing or any other type of implement to smooth caulk should be used as a last resort. A fine job can be had by using proper technique. Take your time and always plan the caulk job ahead of time, where to start and finish.