• Profile
    • Friends
    • My Toolbox
    • Share a Project
    • Ask a Question
    • Messages
    • Logout
  • Login
  • Join Now
 
  • Project Finder
  • DIY Community
  • DIY Encyclopedia
  • DIY FAQs
  • Store Locator
  • Tweet
  • Add to My Toolbox
Home » DIY FAQs » Paint » Adhesives » What type of caulk should I use on trim before painting?

You don't the permission to view this video


Use siliconized acrylic latex caulk. It tends to be more flexible and has better adhesion. This will prevent cracks later on.

 

Related FAQs

  1. How do I caulk baseboard and trim around window and doors before painting?
  2. What type of masking tape should I use before painting?
  3. Are there different kinds of latex caulk?
  4. Do I need to prime my ceiling before painting it?
  5. What type of caulk should I use in my shower?
  6. What do I need to know to buy the right type of caulk?

DIY Encyclopedia

  1. Siliconized Acrylic Caulk
  2. Water-Based Caulk
  3. Silicone Caulk
  4. Synthetic Rubber Caulk
  5. Caulk Gun
  6. Type S Fuse
 

Project Finder

  1. How to Prepare a Room for Painting
  2. How to Paint a House - Prime, Caulk and Paint
  3. Priming Walls for Painting
  4. Painting Ceilings
  5. How to Clean Up After Painting
 
 

Comments (0)

Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Have Questions?

Get answers from local merchants, professionals and other DIYers in our online community.

  • Login
  • Join Now
 

Store Locator

Find an independent merchant near you.

 

Your hometown hardware resource.

Brought to you by 36,000 independent hardware stores, lumberyards and home centers, PlanItDIY.com is not only your source for how-to video and step-by-step project guides, but also a truly unique resource connecting you directly to local hardware retailers and other DIYers in your community.

  • ABOUT
  • HELP
  • WIDGETS
© COPYRIGHT 2011 PLANITDIY.COM. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Terms of Use
  • Community Rules
  • Privacy Policy