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05-23-2008, 06:24 PM
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Plumber / Carpenter
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Virginia Building and plumbing contractor
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Farmville, Va
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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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05-23-2008, 06:56 PM
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Doors-Windows-Decks
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MA&RI
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Polyseamseal holds up rather well IMHO. Dynaflex (sp?) is also a good caulk.
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05-23-2008, 07:19 PM
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large member
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General Contractor
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Near San Francisco
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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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05-23-2008, 08:31 PM
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Pro
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painting
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Frankfort, KY
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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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05-25-2008, 02:12 AM
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New Guy
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Flooring, Painting
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: medford, OR
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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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05-25-2008, 08:01 AM
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Pro
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Registered (cough) Home Improvement Contractor
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: South Jersey
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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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05-25-2008, 05:59 PM
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...jammin
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Rock Disciple
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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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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I have never used this crap before and I pray to the paint gods that I never have to use it again, I would rather use Behr
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05-25-2008, 07:24 PM
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Curmudgeon
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carpentry/remodeling/"Yes M'am we do"
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Location: Beech Grove, Indiana, Birthplace of the "King of Cool"
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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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05-26-2008, 10:02 AM
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Sarcastic Prick
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Paint and Floor Covering Retailer
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Staunton, VA
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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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05-29-2008, 07:00 AM
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Allrounder Home Services
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Painting, Remodeling, Handyman
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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interior--Dap Alex Plus
exterior--Dap Dynaflex 230
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