2006-08-03 16:09:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The general issues in selecting a caulk are:
Silicone or urethane usually performs best overall. It lasts longest and holds up best, but is harder to apply (can make a real mess) and isn't paintable. Silicone "Tub and Tile" caulk has a mildewcide -- use in areas that get wet, but don't use it in area where it will contact food or drinking water. There are other versions without the mildewcide for these applications. [A possible exception to silicone being the best caulk is urethane caulk which may be as good and is paintable. See discussion below.]
Elastomeric latex sealant (caulk) comes next in durability and is paintable.
Latex, silicone/latex (siliconized) and acrylic is next, but there's a lot of variation in quality within and between brands.
Latex is easiest to apply and cleanup.
2006-08-03 16:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is something that is used to seal a crack in something
to keep moisture out.
Most of the time these days caulk is considered to come in a tube and you fill cracks or around your bathtub or something like that.
Back in the old days and even now in some industrial applications
there is a caulk made of rope that is soaked in a tar like sealant.
Caulking comes in many colors and types for different
uses. Go to the hardware store and get a clerk to show you some of the different types...
2006-08-03 23:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a silicone type of glue that is used around tubs, showers and windows or other crevices that need a water tight seal. If you are asking what it is made from, that I don't know exactly.
2006-08-03 23:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by freespirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flexable sealant. Usually silicone. Applied with a gun. Used around bathtubs , sinks and other areas to seal out water.
2006-08-03 23:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by s_t_p10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a sealent used in various locations to prevent water or other liquids from seaping through a crack or hole.
It can be found at a hardware store or general store (Wal-Mart)
2006-08-03 23:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by Roll Tide 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caulk
Pronunciation: (kôk), [key]
—v.t.
1. to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc.
2. to make (a vessel) watertight by filling the seams between the planks with oakum or other material driven snug.
3. to fill or close (a seam, joint, etc.), as in a boat.
4. to drive the edges of (plating) together to prevent leakage.
2006-08-03 23:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by eric l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a silicone type of sealant for tiles in the bathroom or around a sink.
2006-08-03 23:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by charwants2know 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a plastic material used to seal things like seams around a bathtub to stop leaks
2006-08-03 23:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by wizard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a filler to seal cracks, tiles, holes in the wall...Love it. lol. Comes in handy with all the posters I use to have hanging in my room.
2006-08-03 23:15:02 · answer #9 · answered by diva4life_04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's construction filler for various uses like tile or if you want ta seal a particular area for insulation.
2006-08-03 23:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by pkingman1274 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋