Video: Two Kinds of Caulking

LIVERMORE — Host, Sarah Rutan: Prior to sealing an area of your home, make sure you’re using the appropriate type of caulking for the application. Today we’re in Livermore with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Nick Capurro of Majestic Painters to learn more.

Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Nick Capurro: Hello. A common question I get from clients is what type of caulking should they use to touch up their house or fill gaps and seams. There’s two types of caulking. There is interior caulking and exterior caulking. They are clearly labeled on the package when you go to the store. Interior caulking is for things like around sinks and cabinets and flooring. Exterior caulking is for joints and either masonry or in wood. The other big deal about caulking is some are paintable and some are not paintable. You do not want to use not paintable caulking on the exterior of your home. That is only for around faucets and sinks. 

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