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Red Devil Caulk Named in Best New Kitchen and Bath Products of 2019 by This Old House Magazine

The Create-A-Color system, which allows caulk to be color matched to most surfaces, also earned an Editor’s Pick.

August 9, 2019

Red Devil Inc.’s Create-A-Color^® Caulk Kit has been named among the Best New Kitchen and Bath Products of 2019 by This Old House Magazine.

IRION-AMERICA: Caulking Gun

The eXcePt series offers features such as a rubber-coated handle and trigger, antirust/scratch-proof barrel, and built-in tip cutter.

May 29, 2019

Irion-America, LLC recently introduced its new eXcePt series product line featuring “drip control” caulking and sausage guns to the North American marketplace.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fixture time mean?

Dave Dunn's October 2018 column.

October 12, 2018

I see references to fixture time on adhesives technical data sheets. What exactly does that mean?

NOVAGARD SOLUTIONS: Paintable Sealant

February 15, 2018

NovaBond® paintable hybrid sealant is an expansion to this company’s line of adhesives and sealants.

Ask Dr. Dave

I use epoxy sticks; are silicone adhesives and sealants in a similar form available?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 1, 2017

Dave Dunn's December 2017 column.

Flexible Formulation of Waterborne Caulks and Sealants

Eliminating external plasticizers can improve performance in waterborne caulks and sealants.

Rick Miner

July 3, 2017

A caulking sealant has three basic functions: filling a gap between two or more substrates; forming a barrier through the physical properties of the sealant itself and by adhesion to the substrate; and maintaining sealing properties for the expected lifetime, service conditions, and environments.

Ask Dr. Dave

What has been your experience using silicone caulks, both interior and exterior?

Dave Dunn's December 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 1, 2016

Longtime readers of this column may note that I have always been a fan of silicone sealants; however, I worked for a manufacturer of these materials for many years, so I hope I can be totally objective. I have no doubt that the durability and longevity of silicones cannot be exceeded in most applications. However, I can offer you several observations from my personal experience using them at home.