Which Caulk?

[philipb82]

Hello

Can anyone recommend me a good quality caulk. I need one for covering cracks between walls/ceiling joint.

Also I've just read somewhere on the net that primer is recommended over the caulk before matt paint is applied, is this the case????

Thanks

Phil

 

[LJW61]

Polycell, Dulux/ICI , Beeline etc from a TRADE store , the stuff from B&Q , Homebase etc is too thin/watery !
You dont need to prime ..

 

[opps]

I used to use Painters Mate by Dow cornings but found that even after waiting 24 hours the emulsion would develop hair line cracks. Years later I also noticed discolouration.

I tried loads of other brands, they were either to thick, too thin or tasted awful.

I now use Everbuild 125- it is the BEST that i have ever tried and at 85p it is also one of the cheapest if you get it from

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adh...nts/Decorators+Caulk+310ml/d180/sd2350/p26394

When using other brands I do overcoat with BIN prior to using emulsion

 

[redpaintman]

Hello

Can anyone recommend me a good quality caulk. I need one for covering cracks between walls/ceiling joint.

Also I've just read somewhere on the net that primer is recommended over the caulk before matt paint is applied, is this the case????

Thanks

Phil

if you are going to put matt over it. then use zinsters or a satin or silk paint over the caulk that should stop the cracking. ps or even oil undercoat.

 

[philipb82]

Thanks for all your replies and advice

Phil

 

[LJW61]

I use caulk every day and the only time I ever see any signs of cracking is if I paint over it before its properly cured , you shouldnt need to prime it as its acrylic

 

[opps]

which brand do you use???

When I emailed dow corning they just passed the buck and suggested that the paint was inferior (dulux trade emulsion).

Cant remember if I mentioned (in the email) the discoloration that was taking place months later.

 

[LJW61]

I just checked in my van, this week its been ICI Polyfilla, last week it was Mangers and some Vallance...Theyre all much the same from trade counters from my experience

 

[philipb82]

I've used Cerafix from B&Q, its cheap stuff but maybe thats why the cracks re-appear.

Phil

 

[manbearpig]

Ive used the cheapest stuff from screwfix (about £1 a tube) all over my house, and it works perfectly. Cracks only appear if you use loads of it.
It does shrink if appied thickly, but I think that happens with all of them.

Ive tried the more expensive stuff and its pretty much the same.

 

[LJW61]

Screwfix is trade stuff..