Caulk Failures

Loss of caulk's initial adhension and flexibility, causing it to crack and / or pull away from the surfaces to which it is applied.

Possible Cause :

• Use of ower quality caulk.
• Use of wrobng type of caulk for particular application (e.g., using latex or vinyl caulk in area where there is prolonged contact with water or considerable movement of the caulked surfaces).

Solusion :

• Use a top quality water based all acrylic or siliconized acrylic caulk if prolonged contact with water is not anticipated.
• These caulks are flexible enaough toadapt ti minor fluctuations in the substrate, stretching in gaps that widen slightly over time.
• They also adhere to a wide range of interior building material, including wood, ceramic tile, concrete, glass, plaster, bare aluminum, brick and plastic - even in area where moisture is present.

Note : Silicon caulk should not be painted