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Always Choose the Appropriate Type of Caulk for the Job
The volume of sealants at your local hardware store will be overwhelming. Generally four types will serve all your needs and provide the performance required to achieve lasting results.
- 100% Silicone sealants are not paintable. Use on non-porous surfaces like tile and countertops.
- Siliconized acrylic, excellent for most interior or exterior applications.
- Elastomeric sealants, superior to most paintable caulking compounds with excellent flexibility and adhesion properties.
- Polyurethane sealants, the best for almost any application. The absolute finest for creating a truly permanent seal, but can be difficult to use and requires solvents for applying.
Quality Makes a Big Difference
High quality sealants cost more per tube, but will out perform cheap versions in every aspect. Some inferior products to look out for
are latex and butyl.
Latex caulk is an inexpensive alternative to the better acrylic and urethane sealants. In my experience latex caulk will harden
quickly and need replacing often.
Latex caulking can be used on either interior or exterior surfaces, but it's recommend for use on interior surfaces only. This sealant
will harden in a couple of years when exposed to the elements, plus the durability is questionable. Some manufactures add silicone to
increase flexibility.
Butyl has lost its popularity with house painters since there are so many superior alternatives on the market. This type of sealant will
require solvents for tooling and clean up, is difficult to use, plus experiences excessive shrinkage and slow drying.
Butyl caulking can last for a few years, but will harden and crack in 5 years or less. Usually less!
Several different forms of caulk are available. Disposable cartages designed for caulking guns are the most common. Some types of
sealants are available as pressurized aerosol cans and squeeze tubes. These are best suited for special and small jobs.
Premixed colored caulk is available in a large variety of colors that match many surfaces in your home. These surfaces can be tile and
grout, counter tops and even painted surfaces. This is very convenient.
Before purchasing any caulking compound, check the manufactures instructions carefully for its recommended surfaces and make sure it's paintable. It is always best to choose the highest quality. Often the sealant is the only thing standing between you and damage, either from water or insects.
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