Specification

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Acrylic

Acrylic caulk

caulk

caulk is the least expensive type of caulk. It is generally used for filling gaps in exterior

siding, and especially in places that will need to be painted (it holds water based paints well). It

can also be used to seal up frames, and around exterior windows and doors. It also can be used in

the interior of the house to cover mistakes in molding or trim that is to be painted. Acrylic caulks

do not always stand up well to extremes in weather. They should not be used around stovepipes or

other areas that get extremely hot. Many acrylic caulks have a silicone component which makes

them more flexible and more able to stand up to the weather.

Silicone

Silicone caulk

caulk

caulk is the type generally used in baths and kitchens. It stands up very well to water and

adheres well to smooth and glazed surfaces such as tiles and metals. It comes in a wide variety of

colors to accommodate interior decorating. However, paint does not adhere well to it. It is flexible

even when dry and stands up well to temperature extremes, which makes it very versatile. It is not

always easy to apply; because it adheres so well, the slightest error can be problematic especially

in areas where there are aesthetic considerations. During application its odor can be disagreeable

for several hours. Silicone caulk can be used outdoors as well as indoors. It is often a component

in the more expensive, higher quality exterior caulks.

Latex

Latex caulk

caulk

caulk can be used on both the interior and exterior of the home. It is durable (advertised to

last up to 20 years) under normal conditions. However, it does not stand up well to temperature

extremes. It is used mainly for keeping out drafts and the weather.

Caulk labelled Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen and

and

and Bath

Bath

Bath is usually silicone. It may also have an anti-mildew chemical

added that will help fight mold in the damp corners of the house. It can come in squeezable tubes

that look like oversized toothpaste tubes. But these are often difficult to squeeze. When doing

large jobs, definitely opt for the standard tubes for use with a caulking gun . Here again, the odor

during application may be off-putting.

Adhesive

Adhesive caulk

caulk

caulk is used in situations where connections between units must be water or air-tight.

A good example is metal roofing. The overlap is given a bead of adhesive caulk when it is

screwed to the plywood or OMB beneath, giving the roof a unified and impermeable structure.

Many adhesive caulks are water based, making for easier cleanup.

Butyl

Butyl rubber

rubber

rubber caulk

caulk

caulk is best used outside the house. It adheres well to most surfaces including

wood, aluminum, mortar, and plastics. This makes it excellent for use around gutters, down-spouts,

and other areas. Another advantage of butyl rubber is that it stands up well in extreme

temperatures. Krylon claims that their caulk remains flexible from -40 ° F to 180 ° F

. Generally,

butyl rubber caulk does not last as long as silicone.

Elastomeric

Elastomeric Sealant

Sealant

Sealant is a urethane-acrylic caulk. It can be used on both interior and exterior