Acrylic latex caulk is practically ubiquitous in today’s home renovation projects. Modern households and DIY remodelers use acrylic latex caulk extensively to seal everything from windows, doors, and baseboards to showers, sinks, and bathroom fixtures.

While many of our silicone sealants can provide higher levels of waterproofing and long-term durability, our acrylic latex caulks also offer water-resistant durability with the added benefit of better paintability. That’s why they’re the go-to sealant for most household projects that require paint-matching to achieve the perfect aesthetic touch.

Also, compared to typical silicone sealants, acrylic latex caulk is easier to clean and gives off fewer fumes. These benefits all add up to make these products the ideal, easy-to-use choice for many basic DIY home projects.

Let’s look closer at what acrylic latex caulk offers compared to silicone sealant and other options.

Acrylic Latex Caulk: Features, Advantages, Everything You Need to Know

Acrylic latex caulks are the best choice for a wide range of basic home remodeling and maintenance projects. Acrylic caulking is all-around easy to use and easy to clean. It’s a safe, low-odor solution that is perfect for the kitchen, bathroom, or pretty much any home interior project.

There are a variety of acrylic caulks which can be used for virtually any home interior or exterior project. They bond well with most common surfaces including wood, plaster, and tile as well as masonry, glass, and stucco.

Our customers commonly use these versatile products for outdoor siding, window seals, doors, baseboards, trim, and moldings – anything that requires a high-quality seal and a smooth finish with paint matching. For projects that require an ultra high-performance acrylic caulk formulated to last a lifetime, our customers consistently turn to Lifetime® Ultra 230 Premium Elastomeric Acrylic Latex Sealant.

Siliconized Acrylic Caulk: A More Waterproof Alternative

Red Devil offers two specially formulated siliconized caulk options for household applications requiring a paintable seal combined with higher-performance waterproofing and durability. These products combine most of the advantages of silicone sealants while being easier to apply and paintable like conventional caulking discussed above.

We have one specialty siliconized caulk for kitchen and bathroom applications and another unique formulation for home window and door seals.

Acrylic Latex Caulk vs. Silicone Caulking Materials

Our silicone caulks generally offer better waterproofing and higher durability. These seals essentially never lose flexibility and resist shrinking more than conventional caulking materials. The major flaw is that silicone sealants cannot be painted, which rules them out for many home remodeling applications.

Acrylic Latex vs. Butyl Rubber Caulk

Butyl rubber is more of a specialty caulking material formulated for outdoor home projects which need better waterproofing and flexible durability than conventional acrylic latex caulks. The downside is that butyl rubber caulks tend to shrink more than their acrylic latex counterparts.

Quality Caulks and Sealing Products Made in the USA Since 1872

For more than 150 years, Red Devil has remained America’s leading manufacturer of quality caulking materials for homebuilders and DIY projects. Our family-owned company leverages its long history of innovation, experience, and customer service to deliver superior home construction products manufactured in the USA.

For more information about Red Devil and our full product line, visit us at reddevil.com.