Acoustic Sealant (caulk) takes a long time to dry?

JohnGardner · Post by **JohnGardner** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:08 am

Is this normal?
The tube says 2-7days - seems a long time especially if you need to have the first seam dry to move onto the next step of your project!!
I put some down last night and this morning its basically as wet as it was 12 hours ago!!
Thanks
JohnG

Post by **sharward** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:56 am

These may or may not be directly applicable, and even if they aren't, ithey're bound to be a little educational...

Acoustic sealant mess needs help

Acoustic sealant versus latex caulk

Acoustic Sealant mess-how do I avoid

You didn't mention what brand of caulk you're using... (I sure hope it's not LePage!

)

In short, I will say that the fact that it's not drying right away means you probably got the right stuff. That's part of what makes it good -- it never fully dries/hardens like regular stuff, which means it also won't shrink and crack like regular stuff (and that's what you need to not happen).

Hope that helps...

JohnGardner · Post by **JohnGardner** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:38 am

Hi Sharward,

I am using a product called "Gib Sound Seal"

http://www.gib.co.nz/Products/accessories.asp

tab down the page a bit

It's surprising seeing all the forums about people having problem applying the stuff and making a real mess. Seemed easy to me, just cut the tip to the right size, gun it into the gap and run the finger along it to smooth it out and press it into the hole.

No problems - will leave it for a few days to dry anyway.

Thanks

JG

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:26 am

'Nuther thing; if you can, leave a window open and a fan on - air circulation will help shorten the time somewhat... Steve