Red Devil 0405 Duraguard Kitchen & Bath Siliconized Acrylic Caulk, 5.5 oz, White

I bought the case of 12 because it was about half price per tube. Im always doing projects around the house and like to have things like Caulk handy. The price was right here, but the product sux. Maybe I got something thats been sitting on the shelf in a hot warehouse for a while, but cause this stuff is super dry. Its tough to squeeze out of the tube and its so dry it doesnt stick to anything. I could squeeze out a ribbon of this stuff into my hand and it wouldnt stick. I could then throw that at the wall and it would just drop to the floor. I installed a new kitchen sink and had to run the water and wet the caulk in order to get it to stick. What a mess. Run your finger or the little caulk tool to try and smooth out your bead and it you end up pulling the caulk up or leaving behind dry cracked caulk forcing you to go back with a water filled sponge. Fresh caulk does not crack and come apart when you pull your finger across it. Normally I apply too much caulk and end up with a hand full of goo. Here, I was just getting dried chunks and flakes. On the off chance that I just got a bad tube, I opened a second tube to use in the bathroom where I had just replaced the toilet and refinished the tub. I started around the base of the toilet as the easiest job. Dry again! I gave up. It’s like trying to caulk using plumbers putty. I’m not fighting this stuff anymore. It’s going back. It’s my own fault for going cheap. Back to buying the more expensive stuff.

Ive already repurchased a few times. This is so easy to use & works so well! Ive done my bathroom, kitchen & have fixed a few other things around the house. Its holding up beautifully.

Been searching for a caulk this satisfying for a long time.

This is siliconized caulk and not silicone caulk. As a result, it isnt ideal for use around showers/tubs where consistent water contact is possible.

very dense, very hard to squeeze, no cap and hard to clean. I will not recommend

Very easy to use

This silicone is good for kitchen and bath very easy to use. But it take long time to dry up

I have this thing about bad caulking jobs so I try to make an extra effort with stuff I have to look at every day. I use the small(5.5 oz), size squeeze tube-its easier to use but get two tubes to be sure. Besides its handy stuff to have around. The directions say to remove all old caulk before using. This tends to be a pain. If there is mildew or staining at the edges in many cases scraping the old caulk does not remove the discoloration and the smaller and neater the caulking the more the stain will show. Covering the old caulk with an additional layer can cover more of the affected surface in this case. With careful surface prep in those cases this works best for me. Its a judgement call. Either way scrub the surface with soapy water and a scrub brush(pot brush is perfect if you have one). Let surface dry then go over with paint thinner, lighter fluid, or naptha spirits, etc.-sandpaper in a can type product is ideal. Cut the tip at 45 degree angle, start with a small hole and trim larger if needed. Take your time applying. When you are done check for missed spots with too little coverage. Take 5 or 10 minutes off, let it dry for a while-it will be much easier to trim up. Put a very generous shot of dish washing soap in a bowl,add water and with a wet rag well wrung out you are ready to trim. Redipping frequently run your finger lightly along the caulk, washing any buildup off your finger by dipping in bowl and rubbing against other fingers or that wet rag. Once you get a good buildup of soapy water on top of the caulk(dont get carried away-a few drops at a time)you can final smooth the corners and finish the job with long swipes down the straightaways. The soapy water supplies a low friction interface that combined with a light touch works a charm. Let dry overnight. Places with a heavier buildup may require as long as a week before curing. After drying I always notice a few spots where the coverage is too light. Touching up means reapplying small amounts,the damp rag and the bowl of soapy water but should go much quicker. Im perfectionist so usually need a final small third application a day later. After it dries there will be a scum of residue that a scouring pad and soapy water will take care of. Careful here,until it cures just scrub up to the edge of the caulking. Done.

Definitely easy to use and a great product.

I ordered two of this product and neither came with the white cap to close the tube after use. I had to put duct tape around the top in hopes that will prevent it from drying out.