Decorators Caulk

[Stoyer]

Hi All,

Can someone PLEASE tell me what sealant is best.

I am applying it to the tops of skirting boards and around the door frames etc.. Plus wall to ceiling angles.

I have tried of sorts over the years. The tube says, will not crack of shrink !!

Cobblers, they always do !!

I have sealed of the top of some skirtings - it has already started to split in the middle of the sealant and I have not painted it yet !

Any advice would be great - thanks

Stoyer

 

[LJW61]

Ive never had a problem with it.
Its no use in gaps wider than about 2-3 mm
Make sure you buy a decent trade brand , not the thin stuff from a DIY store.

 

[Stoyer]

Anybody else got any info ?

 

[Richard C]

Like LJW61, I’ve never had any problems with decent trade caulk. It's really a finishing smoother for minor imperfections, it's not a filler; maybe you’re trying to use it for something it’s not designed for, it’s not a replacement for filler & will not do the same job.

 

[Stoyer]

Hi,

So what would be your choice for tops of skirtings and the wall to ceiling line please ?

Thanks

Stoyer

 

[gday2uk]

Caulk is the best thing. Sounds like you are putting it on too thin. Fill the gap and press down with a sponge or similar then apply more to top it off after. If it is too thin it will crack when drying.

 

[dextrous]

Mangers caulk works well for me.

 

[Blagard]

Caulk is the best thing. Sounds like you are putting it on too thin. Fill the gap and press down with a sponge or similar then apply more to top it off after. If it is too thin it will crack when drying.

Just what I was thinking as I read through the thread. Get it into the crack as best you can, don't just gun it along to bridge the gap.

 

[planemad]

Dulux trade or polyfiller trade is the best.
I have also used many and found the above to be the best

 

[Stoyer]

Thanks for the replies, I may be applying it to thin, trying to keep it neat.

Will try again -

Stoyer