Caulking and sealant are both used to fill gaps and cracks in various surfaces around your home, but you need to match the right product with the right application. Acrylic latex caulking is ideal for use in dry areas inside your home. It can absorb vibrations without cracking and can be painted once it has fully cured. Silicone sealant is designed for use in areas where moisture is present including plumbing fixtures such as sinks, faucets, tubs, and toilets. For this reason, many silicone sealants also have antimicrobial properties. It can also be used outside because the flexible properties allow it to stand up to UV Rays and extreme weather conditions. Various colours are available to match your application.
A wide variety of coatings are also available to protect the various surfaces in and around your home. Stone coatings provide a hard, abrasion-resistant surface for concrete and masonry floors and decks. Glazing compounds create a watertight seal around window glass and sashes that resists shrinking and cracking. Wood sealers and coatings are specially designed to protect your outdoor wood surfaces from rain, mildew and sun damage. This includes your deck, fencing, and outdoor wood furniture.
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