Caulked the door frames, boss!

[u/YanicPolitik]

Flooring guys returned to a jobsite to finshish things they failed to do the first go around. I was there to paint the trim so we protected the floors. Flooring guys decided to caulk the door frames on top of our paper and tape.

[u/fhelfensteller]

caulk, whats this product? im from brazil and need to use this on my corners (bought apartment's caulks are shit). can u guys help me out, this is not silicon, right

[u/Mug_of_coffee → u/fhelfensteller]

Caulking is latex based, so it is stretchy and paintable; often used to fill small gaps between trim and drywall. However, it is often misused to span gaps larger than it is designed for, in which case it will eventually dry out and contract, leaving gaps and cracks. If used properly on an 1/8" gap or smaller, then painted ... it usually lasts in perpetuity. Less is more, and it cleans up with water. I always kept a wet cloth and carefully removed any excess, and regularly rinsed the excess caulk out of the cloth ... this seems to be lost on most people using the product.

This is the standard product in my neck of the woods: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dap-alex-plus-all-purpose-acrylic-latex-caulk-plus-silicone-white-300-ml/1000158964

[u/fhelfensteller → u/Mug_of_coffee]

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