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Plumber / Carpenter
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Caulking
Tried searching, head hurts, too many to read.
I been using Dap caulk and it seems to shrink too much when it dries. What type of caulk do you use for interior trim when using latex paint? What about nail holes? I just tried some "Crack Shot" which i was told was pretty good because it does not shrink. Opinions? suggestions? preferences? |
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Trade: Doors-Windows-Decks
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MA&RI
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Re: Caulking
Polyseamseal holds up rather well IMHO. Dynaflex (sp?) is also a good caulk.
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Trade: General Contractor
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Near San Francisco
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Re: Caulking
The best by far is Sidewinder by Dap. Very similar to Sikaflex. Needs solvent to clean up but its worth it.
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Trade: painting
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Frankfort, KY
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Re: Caulking
Sher-max from Sw is pretty good caulk, expensive though, depends on the job. An easy way that I have found to know how good caulk is, is by how sticky it is. If you can wipe it off your hands with a dry rag its garbage, if you need thinner to get it off its pretty good.The non shrink stuff for nail holes that I have used is pretty much garbage and still shrinks.
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Trade: Painting, Entrepreneur
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Beaverton, OR
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Re: Caulking
I second that sher max ultra from SWP is the best. Elastomeric caulk with a lifetime warranty. Its the only stuff my guys use.
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Trade: Registered Home Improvement Contractor
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: South Jersey
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Re: Caulking
Alex plus with either glazing compound 55 or painters putty 53 for nail holes for interior trim. The alex plus 40 min is good too, but its alittle thicker when it comes out and harder to work with.
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Trade: Rock Disciple
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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Re: Caulking
Alex, Bolt, SW, BM, Phenoseal
They've all got good stuff Whatever's handy Though Pheno's not my first choice The Lightning "Bolt" is quick dry and easy to work with
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Trade: carpentry/remodeling/"Yes M'am we do"
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beech Grove, Indiana, Birthplace of the "King of Cool"
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Re: Caulking
I still like Dap "Fast 'N Final" for filler.
It swells a bit instead of shrinking, and just takes a touch with fine paper to make it disappear.
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Trade: Paint and Floor Covering Retailer
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Staunton, VA
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Re: Caulking
I always liked Duron Maxflex the best of any caulk I used. Since I can't sell Duron I'm going to give White Lightning Excellatex a try, which is comparable to Maxflex.
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Trade: Painting, Remodeling, Handyman
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 464
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Re: Caulking
interior--Dap Alex Plus
exterior--Dap Dynaflex 230 |
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Project Manager/Carpenter
Trade: Carpentry/Reno
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lebanon, NJ
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Re: Caulking
I know this is an old post, but I used to used DynaFlex for everything, But I am switching over to White Lightning 3006 All-Purpose. I was very impressed with the results...
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