PRO PICKS
5 pros weigh in on the best caulk for the job
It’s a part of the job some relegate to afterthought status, but if you’ve ever had a caulk perform poorly, or taken the cheap road and regretted it, you know that a caulking formula can make or break some jobs. Here, five pros weigh in on which caulks they use for a variety of applications, and why.
1 MIKE CLOTHIER
The owner of CHS Painting, based outside of Portland, OR, Clothier says OSI QUAD MAX is his go-to for exteriors. Proven to work well even on wet surfaces, this product also comes in 4,600-plus color matches. “Working in the Pacific Northwest has its own type of challenges on caulking with four full seasons, temperature changes, and lots of movement in siding and trim joints, which can cause water-intrusion problems,” he said. QUAD MAX has proven to be the most consistent performer for the pro, with its superior adhesion and flexibility. “It flows and levels nice in all temperatures with little to no shrinkage,” he added. “It is a little more expensive, but we think it is one of the best caulks out there.” For interiors, he uses Sherwin-Williams 950A Siliconized Acrylic Latex Caulk. He says that it’s ideal for trim work with great leveling and flexibility, can stand up to moderate weather, and dries quickly.
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MIKE CLOTHIER CHS Painting CustomHomeServices.co
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BRIAN BEALL Pro Edge Painting (262) 581-3444
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TIM BODINE Professional Wallpaper & Paint Co. ProWallpaper.com
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PETER WOODS Catchlight Painting CatchlightPainting.com
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NICHOLAS PAINTER Brush & Color Eco Painting BrushAndColor.com
