Caulking Tips - ( acrylic latex vs silicone vs polyurethane )

Caulking Tips - ( acrylic latex vs silicone vs polyurethane )

Pick the correct caulk for your Bathroom Shower & tubs, Kitchen, Windows, Siding or Trim. Learn what caulk does what and what not to use them for. The following caulking's acrylic latex vs silicone vs polyurethane are just about all you will ever need.

Silicone, Acrylic latex Caulk, Hybrid Caulk, Polymer caulks and Polyurethane Caulks. All the Do's and Don'ts about caulking.

5 Tips on getting the correct Caulking and Tools for the project. Rather it’s a repair or new build 98% of what Caulk is needed will be learned here. Tips on what the 5 most caulks will be used for and basic installations practice's

00:00 Intro - Covering 98% of the caulks you need for repairs or remodels.
02:30 Silicone - What to use it for as well as not
06:46 Acrylic latex Caulk - What to use it for as well as not
09:03 Hybrid Caulk - Has its place in the market
11:37 Polymer caulks - Great for exterior OSI Quad VS Dap Dynaflex
16:08 Say No To Soap & Water for spreading caulking
17:08 Polyurethane Caulks - My favorite of all of them for exterior use only.

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[gregorthegrey]

Thanks man, I’m a project estimator for a painting, coatings, and caulking company and this will help a lot for customers asking questions!

[terrybedard]

Your videos are Great and my Husband ( The most wonderful man alive ) are always doing home improvement so keep up the Videos. I think you are my Florida neighbor, what are the chances of that ✌️

[thesetruths]

I am glad to see training like that. Getting 6 tubes of the same caulk and getting used to one's preferred is necessary as the crap is frustrating! 😅 Just gluing old boards together to see how well different ones stick. I use 3 foot 2x4s on 3 foot 2x8s. Test them for grip after 48 hours in dark dry climate. Good practice and gives appreciation for adhesive properties.

Everytime I can caulk at home it's midnight. I always have fun even though I can't see as well as I'd like!

So far I like Lexel clear or white. It's a polymer rubber. I tried 5 to 7 other brands beforehand. This stuff stretches, goes on cold and damp. What's your favorite clear amd white brand?

If the crack is big because of various reasons, I like to shove plummers puddy into the crack as a type of backer. Or the thick quality white electrical tape. Or even scrap foam. Depends on crack size.

[leonardocosta]

I use quad with no tape, no soapy water, and still get perfect lines with clean fingers all the time. I'm a window and door installer for 5 years. I guess I just got really used to it. (Sometimes gotta lick the finger tho lol)

[corybass]

Thanks for this video. I have used all of the caulks known to man. I think the true missing element of discussion in most videos is adhesion, specifically for exterior wood applications.. There are products like dynaflex that is stretchy but it doesn't stretch well enough to overcome substantial seasonal movement and stay adhered to the surface. I will never use DAP (thought it is fine for interior trim). I only buy the QuadMax and GE Silicone. GE makes a paintable silicone that has worked well for me. I use the GE in different applications to what I use the QuadMax for. GE paintable silicone is so easy to spread and work, and where movement/adhesion isn't an issue it is a lifetime product. I've removed it 10 years later and it is still soft as can be. But, it is usually hard to find and more expensive.

[GiveMeCoffee]

I was living in the Ecuadorian Higlands, and we usually had very high UV, so most sealants in windows and any expossed surface would get destroyed very quickly. I also noticed the sealants dind't always have an appropiate description of its composition (it isn't required by law), so any time we had to repair something the stuff wouldn't last (imagine how many repairs). Now that I'm living in Germany I'm surprise by the amount of options and had no idea what to use to renovate the bathroom. Thank you so much for explaining.

[JtotheRizzo]

Thanks for the explanation. This is exactly the type of review I was looking for. What would you use for exterior sealant for windows and door trim? I bought a bunch of GE All Purpose/Windows and Door 100% Silicone and will be returning it since some people don't recommend using silicone on exterior projects. The windows are attached to brick and stone. The trim is aluminum and PVC. If it can be found at Home Depot or Lowes is appreciated since I need it for a project tomorrow. Thanks!

[nancycurry]

Never knew there was different caulking. Thank you, I did learn alot!

[grantmuhonen]

Never use the dap acrylic caulking the stuff is garbage. Guaranteed to crack within two years. Use Big Stretch instead, it's made by Sashco which also makes that Through The Roof product which is great on the roof. Amazing product

[cdb]

I was always told when using polyurethane caulk never touch it after you applied it.
1 it makes a mess of the job
2 you’ll need mineral spirits to clean you finger.

[TeslaRules]

More or less settled in on Dynaflex 230 for most general tasks at home.

[TheRavenavenger]

Love this wonderful guy knows his stuff❤😊

[J_ismyname]

The only difference between kitchen & bath silicone and regular silicone is the k&b is supposed to have a mildewcide and different cure times.

[thecatlady]

I really like your personality! I subscribed!😊

[rocketdogticker]

Ive never used through the roof however i know for a fact it sells well and people dont return it

[mabelsmith]

This was phenomenal! I got the right thing it just came out clear, not white, yet I have to paint it

[kngstn]

amazing video. Please do an update some time!

[mikegavone]

Hi thanks for the video, I gave it a thumbs up and subscribed. Had a leaky window and I think some of the caulking is becoming slightly cracked with some holes in it. Tried removing it from around the window but it was really hard to remove, even with an oscillating tool. Want to go over some of my other windows caulking without trying to remove the caulk. Was going to use the PL window and door sealant to go over the old caulk. Thought? Thanks - Mike

[kmezjqz]

Can you paint over the polyurethane sealant

[wildmanofborneo]

On a stucco house with vinyl windows, there's a galvanized steel J-channel against the perimeter of the window. What caulk is best to use between J-channel and window, assuming a finish coat of synthetic stucco will be placed over the whole building (and including this sealant line)?