is it bad if i use "all-purpose acrylic latex caulk" for construction daily without washing my hands?
Nov 06, 2007 by Jonny | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
in other words, nothing bad will happen if i use this product about 2-3 hours a day, every day without washing my hands right? if yes, for example then, not that im looking forward to doing it but, i could spread this caulk all over me for the rest of the week and nothing bad is going to happen. when i say bad. i mean not required to go to the doctor or worse.
Acrylic/latex caulk will not hurt your skin if that's what you are asking. I wouldnt suggest that you rub it into your eyes, or swallow it tho, lol. -- I'll amend this to add -- it won't hurt as long as you're not allergic to latex.... most people aren't, but for those that are, they need to be careful handling it.
And to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, you REALLY should be washing your hands often, lol.... you can even get 'waterless' soaps, like Germ-X, or Goop, etc, where you don't need any water, and they clean pretty well. I keep a container in my service vehicle so I can clean up, even when water is not available on site. (I also keep a bottle or two of water on hand)
Have Fun
thewrangler_sw | Nov 06, 2007
As long as you are not allergic to latex, I see no problem with its daily use. My painter's workers use this product daily and have never had a negative reaction.
Turnhog | Nov 06, 2007
I don't get it... Are you saying that you are thinking of working on a job-site day in and day out, and not wash your hands at all? Yes, that would be bad. If you do not get sick from germs, you probably will ingest some chemicals and get sick that way...
If you are asking about allergic reaction to the caulking - no idea. That depends on the caulking, you, and any other things you might have touched. For example, most people are not allergic to Latex. They are allergic to the trace chemicals that are on the inside of the glove from the making and are then taped against the hand...
If you are using caulking 2-3 hours a day invest in some of the blue Latex Safegrip gloves by MicroFlex
If you ever decide to wash your hands use the "orange" soap that you can get at auto-parts stores, the stuff with the grit, and then wash with normal soap...
Jina S | Nov 08, 2007
I just finished a tile job in the tub. now to finish, should I use silicone or latex caulk?
Oct 23, 2008 by reporter | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
why or why not?
between the tile and the tub!
Most definitely a latex and not silicone. Right out of the tube, a silicone based caulk is not water soluble wheras latex is. For best results, cut the end of the tube so that the hole is only about 1/16 inch or so. Then, apply the caulking with the tip of the tube as perpendicular to your work as possible then tilt the tube back toward the direction that you are going to make your bead. Try and use only as much as you need to fill the seam. Keep a cup filled with water and dampen a cloth with it. Wet your finger and run along the bead and you will see a nice transition between your tub and tile. Try not to get your work too wet but just enough that your finger cleans the excess caulking. Use the wet rag and water to clean your finger throughout your job. A clean looking job is almost impossible to do with silicone. It is very hard to clean up too.
Mike | Oct 24, 2008
Will enamel spray paint stick to latex caulk?
Nov 13, 2006 by GW | Posted in Other - Home & Garden
I need to paint a fixture on my wall that is sealed to the wall with latex cault.
Sounds like you need to test the paint on the caulk. Since you are using spray paint, why not spray a small puddle of paint on a piece of paper and use a cheap artists brush to paint some of it on the caulk? Paint it on in an out of the way place and let it dry. Does it stick? If it does, you are home free. If not, back to the drawing board.
Good luck with your painting project.
exbuilder | Nov 17, 2006
how do you get latex caulk off of brick?
Dec 29, 2007 by beach bum | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
My painter was very sloppy around the door jambs.
Use a wire brush and gently scrub the brick.
Jim T | Dec 29, 2007
where do i find green latex caulk to match my aluminum trim on my house?
May 26, 2006 by santaman4 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
There is now available a product called color match caulking. Check with a local paint store, such as Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Glass & Paint, etc. It is basically like mixing paint, they use a base caulking and mix and inject colorant to match your choice. Works great.
mstrcarp44 | May 26, 2006
Caulking
Dap 18152 10.1-Ounce Acrylic Latex Caulk with Silicone, White
List Price: $2.29
Price: $5.29
Product Details
11 fl. oz
Moisture and mildew unsubmissive for caulking around window and door frames and siding corner joints
Provides admirable adhesion to glass, ceramic, wood, metal, friend, stone and more
Product Description
DAP 18152 ALEX PLUS Acrylic Latex Caulk Profit SiliconeSuperior quality, multi-purpose acrylic latex caulk coupled with silicone. Highly flexible and durable. Remarkable adhesion. Cured caulk is mildew resistant. Heart/exterior use. Paintable. Water clean-up. 35 Year Durability Assure. Exceeds ASTM Specification C 834.DAP 18152 ALEX Addition Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone Features:; Award quality; Moisture and mildew resistant for caulking around window and door frames and siding corner joints; Provides outstanding adhesion to glass, ceramic, wood, metal, pal, stone and more; 11 fl. oz; WhiteDAP 18152 ALEX Increased by Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone Specifications; Constituent Size: 10.1 fl. oz; Color: White; SKU: 7079818152; Example Pack: 12; Weight: 14.5 lbs; Dimensions: 8x6x12; Cases / Pallet: 108
Customer Reviews
Good Product
Good quality product for filling gaps and sealing places. Does the job.
No complaints.
2009-06-06
(USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
G89783 10.1 Oz Latex Caulk - White
List Price: $2.59
Price: $1.49 You Save:$1.10 (42%)
Product Details
Multi-Firmness Caulk Designed For The Special Needs Of Painters,
Alex, 10.1 OZ
Painter's Acrylic Latex Caulk
Product Description
Applies hairless and easy. Adheres to wood, plaster, drywall and masonry. Resists cracking and chalking. Supple, water clean up.
Chemical Materials for Construction: Handbook of Chemicals for Concrete, Flooring, Caulks and Sealants, Epoxies, Latex Emulsions, Adhesives, Roofing, ... Coatings and Heavy Construction Specialties
Product Description
Motsenbocker 411-45 Silicone Latex Caulk And Foam Sealant Remover
A mollify based and biodegradable gelled remover to take off latex based or polyurethane based foam sealants, polyurethane glues, silicones, latex caulks, construction adhesives, acrylic latex caulks, and more. Use to fully surfaces: Tile, porcelain, stainless protect, hand tools, marble, hard surfaces, hands, wood, sham, ceramic, carpet, vinyl flooring, framework, metal, Formica, glass, stone, granite, fiberglass, and more. Check-up for colorfastness of the surface to an inconcpicuous area. 4.5 fl. oz. clip get through bottle.
Customer Reviews
useless
The first step for removing dried latex caulk with this product is to remove as much of the old caulk as possible - manually! Then, apply this stuff with a spout that is much too short, making it necessary to continually push the gel off the tub edge up onto the old caulk - this is for a horizontal application. Just start scraping with a utility knife, plaster knife, or single-edge razor blade. If you have to remove the old caulk manually, of what use is this?
Loosens up the old silicone caulk for easier removal. Biodegradable.
I bought this to remove my old silicone caulking in the bathtub and floor. It is labeled biodegradable and much more less toxic than others on the market. It does have a warning to be careful when you use it next to a painted wall as you may want to test it colorfastness first.
In regards to its effectiveness, I would say it does work somewhat that it helped me loosen up the silicone caulks around the tub and between the tiles. It will not dissolve the existing silicone caulk. What it does is it makes it easier to scrub off old one with the help of a caulk remover tool. Also, using a silicone glove, I felt that the remover penetrates the gloves into my fingers. Some of the leftover fragments silicone that were still sticking on the tiles, were also much easier to remove on the second pass.
2010-06-15
(Springfield, VA United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
Dap 18130 Almond Acrylic Latex Caulk With Silicone 10.1-Ounce
List Price: $3.29
Price: $4.61
Product Details
Moisture and mildew stubborn for caulking around window and door frames and siding corner joints
Provides leave out adhesion to glass, ceramic, wood, metal, hunk, stone and more
Prize quality
Product Description
DAP 18130 ALEX Return Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus SiliconeSuperior quality, multi-persistence acrylic latex caulk plus silicone. Highly bendable and durable. Excellent adhesion. Cured caulk is mildew immovable. Interior/exterior use. Paintable. Water spill the beans-up. 35 Year Durability Guarantee. Exceeds ASTM Specifying C 834.DAP 18130 ALEX PLUS Acrylic Latex Caulk Return Silicone Features:; Premium quality; Moisture and mildew opposed for caulking around window and door frames and siding corner joints; Provides superlative adhesion to glass, ceramic, wood, metal, stone, stone and more; 11 fl. oz; AlmondDAP 18130 ALEX And Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone Specifications; Entity Size: 10.1 fl. oz; Color: Almond; SKU: 7079818130; Anyway a lest Pack: 12; Weight: 14.5 lbs; Dimensions: 8x6x12; Cases / Pallet: 108
Customer Reviews
Dries...orange
When I received this, the clear tip and color indicator looked exactly like the almond I was expecting.
When I applied the caulk however, I noticed it was a bit more orange/yellow than desired. I figured, well, it needs time to cure and all should be well.
3 weeks later, it is still the exact same orange/yellow color, leaning more towards orange.
However, the now dried tube of caulk is the CORRECT color, including the amount that oozed out of the tip.
Why is it orange when applied like caulk should be applied - I have no idea, but it's been 3 weeks!
I don't recommend this particular one, I would've been better off with a basic white, versus trying to color match closer. Who needs to match with orange??
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