The Caulking Finger Shark Tank Update
A finger-shaped caulk-smoothing tool: an engineered-rubber fingertip molded from the inventor's own index finger, mounted on a handle, so painters can smooth a caulk bead without cutting or wearing down their skin. $9.99 single, $17.99 two-pack; sold through Ace Hardware, Sherwin-Williams, Lowe's and Home Depot online and 500+ stores. Made by FWMM Products.
What Happened to The Caulking Finger After Shark Tank
Is The Caulking Finger still in business? Yes — still in business.
$50,000
reported annual revenue
- Three utility patents and a design patent; $279K of the founder's own money invested
- Sold through Ace Hardware, Sherwin-Williams, Lowe's and Home Depot online; 500+ stores
- $9.99 retail at about $1.69 cost, made in Alabama
Last verified Oct 2, 2026.
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The The Caulking Finger Shark Tank Pitch
Daniel Stephenson of Monticello, GA pitched The Caulking Finger on Shark Tank Season 18, Episode 1, which aired Wednesday, September 30, 2026, asking for $50,000 for 10% of the company — a $500,000 valuation. At the time of the pitch, the company reported $50,000 in sales.
MrBeast and Jeffrey Housenbold agreed to invest $50,000.
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S18E1Sep 30, 2026
- Ask
- $50,000for 10%
- Ask Valuation
- $500,000
- Deal
- $50,000for 0%
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $50,000
- Equity
- 0%
