New Ultra Clear Adhesive Offers a Long-Lasting Crystal Clear Bond, While New Fast Curing Gel Formula Delivers Precise Application Even on Vertical Surfaces Challenging household repairs often require adhesive solutions that work on all types of materials. Just in time for those spring and summer fix-it projects DAP is introducing a new hybrid adhesive, RapidFuse® Ultra Clear All Purpose Adhesive, […]
Titebond® DuraMaster™ – the first elastomeric sealant with 100% joint movement. This revolutionary sealant goes BEYOND stretch, as the FIRST Class 100/50 water-based, elastomeric sealant. Joint movement is measured by ASTM C920. Most sealants only offer 25% joint movement (Class 25.) DuraMaster is 100% joint movement! That’s 4 times better than any elastomeric on the market today; and that means […]
The caulk/sealant aisle at the home center seems to expand on a weekly basis. There is a lot to choose from. For interior jobs, an acrylic caulk is the easiest type to apply, shape and clean up. Acrylic caulk doesn’t hold up to moisture exposure, however, so it shouldn’t be used outdoors. Acrylic caulk also lacks elasticity and hardens over […]
By Tom Matthews A leaky house is a lot like having a leaky wallet. You pay good money to heat the home in the winter and to cool it during summer, so when the conditioned air escapes through leaks in the building envelope, that’s money down the drain. Here are a few tips to help keep the weather outside and […]
By Tom Matthews Caulk products serve a number of functions around the home, but it all boils down to filling gaps. Whether you’re filling joints between two materials for aesthetic reasons or you’re filling gaps in your home to prevent air or water infiltration, the application of the product is usually done in […]
Molding and trim often provide the details that give a home its character and distinction. By Matt Weber New installations and upgrades have become favorite projects for do-it-yourselfers who want to put a personal stamp on the interior décor. Here are a few handy tips to help simplify the job and ensure home-improvement success. Make Crown Corner Templates. Crown […]
Caulks are used to seal joints for a decorative finish, to seal joints to prevent water intrusion, or both. When it comes to sealing joints in crown molding or to weatherproofing windows, choosing the right caulk/sealant product is the first order of business. Caulk/Sealant Selection Silicone sealants have long been the staple for exterior projects where a waterproof seal […]
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