caulk smoothing liquids
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11-24-13, 09:23 AM
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caulk smoothing liquids
I often used a cauk smoothing liquid "Caulk-Mate" for painted surfaces. Seems to be no longer made. Anyone have a suggested replacement? Or how to make my own?
thanks
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11-24-13, 10:10 AM
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I can also say I've never heard of any product like that before.
I've always just done it the old fashioned way.
A clean finger.
I've always just done it the old fashioned way.
A clean finger.
the nice thing about a rag or small sponge is it puts a layer between your skin and what you are caulking - less likely to get a splinter 
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11-24-13, 10:27 AM
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I've heard (but never tried) a drop of dishwashing liquid in a cup of water and lightly agitated works very well. I normally just used my finger and a damp rag to wipe it off for latex caulk.
#6
11-24-13, 10:32 AM
I've used dish soap when tooling some solvent based caulks on large joints, mostly to keep the knife clean and not sticking. Have also used an old brush dipped in the appropriate solvent - a lot depends on how you need the caulking to look. BUT for most latex caulks, a little skill on the application and a little water and rag/sponge to keep your finger clean is all you need.
