Acoustical Caulk vs Regular Caulk??

Steven · Post by **Steven** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:52 am

We have an emergency situation. We are adding two layers of drywall to an existing structure sandwiched with green glue. We ran out of Sheetrock Acoustical Sealant for the first layer edges but want to get the job done today. Will regular Home Depot caulk NOT work? The place to get the acoustical sealant (AMS in Van Nuys) is closed. Unless anyone knows where to get the stuff on a Sunday in LA, we have no choice. any words of advice? Should we stay away from regular caulk?

Steve

Post by **sharward** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:17 am

Stay away from the regular caulk. Wait 'til AMS opens and get the right stuff.

Steven · Post by **Steven** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:23 am

thanks man, just kinda sucks. Thought we had enough but under estimated it..

Steve

Post by **sharward** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:25 am

I thought I had enough for my whole room -- five cases! -- and I ran out just doing my beef-up work!

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:38 pm

If it's not to late, and you're DESPERATE, look for BUTYL based caulk. It's about $2 more per 10-oz tube than the acoustic stuff is for a 29 0z tube, but it will hold up... Steve