Paintable caulk?
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Pamk
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I have posted a couple of different times a few months back about putting board and batten in my bathrooms and also about a crack in the corner of a bedroom. I used 4 different types of caulk in the projects. My question is that all of the projects didn’t accept paint well on the walls even though I definitely used paintable caulk. I’m thinking I need to put some sort of primer over the caulk and then repaint. All of the paint used by the builder is PPG flat (yes even in the bathrooms 😑). Can you please suggest the correct primer for this? All of my research has led to a couple of different ones - kilz cover stain and Gardz. From what I have read I think the issue is called flashing? I had actually noticed previously in a couple of areas in my house in the corners that I have the same problem. I even touched them thinking at the time that I had a leak and it was running down the cracks. The surface is kind of shiny. Thanks!
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here is info that can help you out
https://www.hunker.com/13414956/how-to-paint-over-silicone-caulk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CMbUK1Lbeg
I would absolutely recommend Kilz its the only thing that's ever worked for me in the worst situation. HOWEVER, worse comes to worse, you could consider an oil based primer like Rustoleum and then cover that with your regular paint.
Hello. I have never had problems with paintable caulk. This is a curious situation. You might consider calling your caulk manufacture and asking their advice. I wonder if you have faulty product?
Flashing is when paint is spread unevenly leaving shiny shimmery spots. No primer used before painting on fresh drywall or drywall patches. I always use Kilz primer no matter what I paint. To paint over caulk first clean it with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits. Your actually removing some of the shininess. Then use an oil based or shellac based primer.
I agree that Kilz is my go to for painting caulk. Good luck!
Clean off any existing paint. Wipe down with alcohol then prime with Kilz. You don’t have to cover thoroughly for the primer to work. Just a thin coat for adhesion.
Just use a flat primer or a flat white paint
When n doubt ask the man at the paint counter when ur getting supplies