20 Best Interior Caulk For Trim (2023 Updated)

I have used the 5. 5 oz tube actually ordering my 6th tube now. Apparently after 15 years a neighbor appears to now be breeding these cockroaches. I’m filling every single crack in all of my cabinets, baseboards, light fixtures, etc soooo many cracks tooooo many cockroaches.

Anyways, it is super effective & I prefer the ability to use my hand to apply it. It allows for better control especially in tight spaces. Do you make an expanding foam for spaces too large for caulking?.

This is the only product we use for thin stucco cracks. Larger stucco repairs may require cement based stucco repairs but both cement and regular ALEX provide a porous surface so paint applies evenly and stucco cracks disappear.

Do not use Alex PLUS or other silicone caulks on stucco because the paint will lay on the surface of the silicone and you will see those filled in lines forever – or until you dig out the silicone.

This product worked exactly as advertised. A little goes a long way. I used it to seal the grout between the new countertop and existing tile backsplash. If you use too much it looks like there’s a bunch of Vaseline so use sparingly.

Just enough to put a sheer layer is enough for waterproofing. A couple of notes: You will see a bunch of reviews saying the container exploded on them. This is most likely because they didn’t break the seal.

You need to poke a hole in the seal in addition to cutting the tip off. Also, the product smells very strongly of vinegar. I don’t mind it. In fact I prefer it to the chemical odor of other sealants.

All in all I was very happy with this product.

I allowed this to cure for over 48 hours and it seemed dry and set. But the first time it got damp it turned to sticky jelly! I noticed there was no use by date on it which concerned me. But after using it it seemed to set well.

It never occurred to me that it wouldn’t hold up to dampness. And it was a brief period of dampness. This is the third Gorilla product I’ve bought from DiscoverMyStore, and all three have been unsatisfactory.

I’ve learned my lesson.

Item was very messy because tubing is not sturdy. The base of the tube kept popping off and the silicon was very hard to get to come from the top of the tube. Had to throw the entire tube away because the base kept sliding off and couldn’t stop the product from seeping from the top.

Really messed up my project. Not the seller’s fault at all. Just not good packaging for the product.

Good caulk. I have lots of gaps and holes in my stucco, especially on a parapet where the stucco meets some flashing up on the flat roof. The tubes are not sealed, so it may not last as long as other caulks if you have some left over, but it saves me from having to pull out the pin on the caulk-gun and poke each tube.

I always forget that and put the tube in and then have to take it back out and poke it and put it back in. Seems to set up nice and sticks to the stucco and the flashing.

I dont know where this got delivered to but it wasnt too me never seen it

It works good but can’t be used with a caulk gun. Its to old to push out. At least for me.

I used one tube but it was not normal quality or stickiness when applying. The manufacturer told me it was probably expired and not normal quality. I must warn to check carefully before using caulks that may be old stock and defective as mine.

Normally THIS CLEAR CAULK should have a slimy stickiness on your fingers that is hard to wash off. This defective batch was not like that. I hope my hours work up a ladder won’t have to be redone. Normally it should have super adhesion and super flexibility and noticeable shrinkage when dry.

Theres lots of caulk out there so you gotta tread carefully. Some caulk can mislead you. Let’s just call it a caulk jungle. Alex Plus is not perfect for all situations but it is ideal for trim and moulding.

It’s probably the easiest to apply. Super smooth is one word. But, I would not use it in a bathroom as it is not perfectly waterproof. I’ve seen it go hard and then soft again. Even a year later. What’s up with that.

And it has extra protection against mold. Those are too things you just don’t want: Hard/soft nonsense and you seriously don’t want moldy caulk. But the one thing above all it just smells dang good. It’s weird.

Better than all others. I will and have recommended Alex Plus to my friends.

Tried this product many times. Utter garbage. Doesn’t set hard. And when it does, it sets in white, not clear as advertised. Seems to be a known/recurring problem. Home Depot should listen to its customers and resolve this with the manufacturer, who seem to be making excuses that their product had no defects – nonsense! After scraping it all off, i tried MONO Silicone instead, worked perfectly first time; although it is pricey, but at least it did the job perfectly.

I only wish Home Depot would restock the GE Silicone brand which when i previously used it worked well, and cost less than the MONO brand. HD, please do something about this!.

Used on new construction interior doors, windows and trim. First tube worked well with dripless caulk gun. Every tube after that would not stop flowing after two different dripless caulk guns, and releasing the pressure.

7 out of 8 tubes performed that way. Spent more time cleaning the gun, floor and application area. Very disappointed.

It cures to a rubbery and stretchy consistency, useful for all types of sealing purposes. Doesn’t crack the way acrylic sealants tend to do over time. The tube is not resealable after opening as it has no cap, so you have to make provisions to seal it yourself or just use the tube up in one shot.

Pricing at HF is good compared to other local sellers.

This stuff is great for gluing unlike materials together. Like aluminum expands and contracts a lot with a change in temperature changes , So say you made a bird feeder and plan to attach it on a window, using an aluminum frame.

Then using a thickness of about a half inch will allow the flexibility of the silicone to weather both hot & cold. Using a step latter or something else to hold the bird feeder or what ever in place, Then mark the gluing area with tape.

Then move the bird feeder and apply a generous amount o f silicone to the glass and also the feeder. Then when it is about 40° F then glue the previously glued areas together. Then you have bird feeder/feeders right in plain sight for years to come.

If you get tired of it, a razor scrapper will remove it cleanly.

This is a great product. It’s workable for several minutes and the work surface can be easily cleaned with dry paper towels before it begins to skim, which is a great quality where neat joints matter.

It’s slightly runny but not so much so that it will drip down and out of a vertical gap/joint. Use disposable gloves because it is a bit messy.

The product must be old – it’s too thick and the container bursts in the caulking gun. Checked with my contractor and it isn’t me. What does come out is like taffy and doesn’t adhere to anything.

One tube out of 2 is useless! It came with the nozzle pushed into the tube, breaking the seal and causing the caulk to harden. Not very happy with this!

Tools/smooths out better than other elastomeric caulks I’ve used. Stays flexible. Really. Does split when used thinly on highly flexible surfaces, eventually. When using the clear version, take care to inspect your work for missed spots.

It’s hard to see holes & gaps in this since it’s so clear. That same clarity makes it supreme for siding to brick and other surfaces that aren’t to be painted or painted at some other time.

Used appropriately this is a fine product. However, it’s like all general use caulks and it’s not good for every application. It’s not a gap filling material, it’s a seam or crack sealing material. If the area where you plan to use it is more than 3/8″(ish) in depth or width you need to put backing rod (aka caulk saver) in the gap first.

Otherwise the caulk will fail in short order as the surface materials it’s on move with temperature and/or humidity. It won’t work as desired unless the surfaces where it’s to be applied are clean, dry and not dusty.

Air temperature and humidity must be “nice”. Too hot, cold or humid and it’ll fail. If it’s going to be exposed to the elements then you need to pick a time when the weather is expected to cooperate with the manufacturers instructions.

Although manufacturers curing times are kind of generic and ultimately dependent entirely on all the factors above, no general use caulk is going to fully cure quickly. They’ll skin over pretty fast (a few days) and seem cured to the touch they require significantly longer to cure properly.

If you don’t wait and apply a coating that dries at a different rate (everything) it’ll fail and you’ll waste the coating material as well. That said, there are lots of products that will allow you to bypass one or more of the requirements of general purpose caulk, but they all have trade offs.

Greatly more expensive, less coverage area, special tools and toxicity being the major factors. General purpose caulks are generally the best solution to most any sealing application you’re going to have in and around homes and buildings.

Specialized products are available if you really need them, but spend the time before the money to make sure you’re aware of the trade offs. Lastly, 100% silicone caulks are almost never the right answer.

They are best suited to keeping glaziers and kitchen/bath specialists busy removing it and replacing it with general purpose caulk the DIY crowd so often misunderstands.

My store sells this in traditional caulking tube that you need a caulking gun to use. It’s not listed as available at my local store on the app, but the boxes on the shelf prove that it is. Any way, that’s not a problem at all.

The product in the tube works great! It stays flexible, seals great, is easy to work with, and it really adheres to the work area. The problem is you have to use the tube the day you open it. If you don’t, forget about getting the rest out of the nozzle end of the tube.

For some reason, after a few days when I needed to use the rest of the tube, it would not come out of the nozzle. Instead, it came out inside the other end of the tube. This stuff is sticky, and it was difficult to release the plunger of my caulking gun from the inside of the tube.

This has happened to two tubes in a row. The odd thing is, when I stick a wire into the nozzle, it goes in with minimal resistance and comes out coated in the silicone. Once the wire is removed, the product will practically erupt from the nozzle.

You’d think you should be able to use the caulking gun regularly after this, but you’d be mistaken. It will only continue to come out into the other end of the tube.

For background, I’ve been extremely disappointed with commercially available crack fillers for my asphalt driveway. They temporarily fill the cracks and then due to the differences in coefficient of expansion and a lack of elasticity they also crack.

Using this product (black silicone) to seal out moisture and prevent plants from growing in the asphalt is the right solution. It expands and contracts with the driveway and brilliantly provides its primary purpose of sealing out moisture and plants which degrade and damage the asphalt.

It will prevent asphault sealers from adhering to your driveway affecting asthetics of the drive but that’s an acceptable trade off for me in what it does. Thumbs up!.

The GE seal Pro is not only easy to use, it is also a very high quality and durable caulking. I have always had issues with the caulking on my tub. It would peel, lift and would never last very long.

I used the GE Ultra Seal Pro on my bathtub and it has been one month and not a single crack, or even the slightest discoloration. Mold has always been an issue for my bathroom. Its constantly getting damp and before I was using another caulk and it molded after two weeks.

I really love how it is truly stain-resistant and has an excellent resistance to mold and mildew. It looks just as great as it did now as it did on the day I applied it. It has a very strong adhesion but excellent flexibility.

It is paint friendly and goes on smooth and easy with little to no odors. It is very easy to clean up if do mess up, all you need is some soap and water and there is not a trace left of your mistake.

I clean my shower three times a week and the caulking has been durable to all the cleansers I am using on it. I do not have to worry about being extra careful when i clean my bathroom anymore. My old caulking would come off when I cleaned my bathroom.

I would definitely purchase this product. It is far superior to any other caulking I have used in the past. I was aware of GE sealant but this was my first time trying the product. I would definitely recommend this caulking to anyone who have had issues in the past with peeling, cracking and discoloration.

This is a high quality, durable caulking. This is the perfect caulking for moisture prone areas.