Caulk for moldings

Caulking is both the processes and material (also called sealant) to seal joints or seams in various structures and some types of piping. The oldest form of caulking is used to make the seams in wooden boats or ships watertight, by driving fibrous materials into the wedge-shaped seams between boards. A related process was formerly employed to join sections of cast iron sewerage pipe.

Caulk is a flexible material used to seal air leaks through cracks, gaps, or joints less than 1-quarter-inch wide between stationary building components and materials. For components that move -- doors and operable windows, for example -- weatherstripping is the appropriate material.

Caulk generally comes in two different types: silicone and acrylic latex. Acrylic latex caulk should be used if the area you are caulking does not see a lot of water, or you need to use a colored caulk or one that can be painted to match.

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Created February 27, 2017 by Ankitagupta
Last modified June 4, 2024 by Irene Delgado
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