Decorators Caulk

wallbash

southcoastrgi wrote: »

you need to finish it off in the same way as you do with silicon, wet your finger or spray it with soapy water & run your finger across it

If you MUST use your finger , suggest a little washing up liquid in some water. But the correct way is using two sponges. .

Furts

I use B&Q Tradepoint No Nonsense and am happy with it. Probably also available at Screwfix.

It is cheap. relatively wet and I tool it up with my finger - no need to wet the finger, nor use washing up liquid, nor anything else. I have used others. Polycell is good - it is firmer. But I find I get used to whatever and adjust accordingly.

southcoastrgi

wallbash wrote: »

But the correct way is using two sponges. .

silly me I always see decorators walking around with sponges when they caulk up

wallbash

southcoastrgi wrote: »

silly me I always see decorators walking around with sponges when they caulk up

You would if they were doing the job correctly .

Leif

wallbash wrote: »

You would if they were doing the job correctly .

So why do you define your method as correct, other than because you say so? I use a damp finger, as do most people I have spoken to, and professionals I have spoken to.

cyclonebri1

Leif wrote: »

So why do you define your method as correct, other than because you say so? I use a damp finger, as do most people I have spoken to, and professionals I have spoken to.

That's the way it's done, only !!!!!!s or those that can't control their trigger finger have to use a sponge:D

I find it better to use and acrylic sealant for decorating purposes rather than dec caulk.
It's designed for around frames but to be honest still isn't flexible enough for that IMHO.

But, it is more flexible than caulk, (but not quite so flexible as silicone), it is paintable, water solvent< so excess is easily removed, and it is cheap.:money::money: