$4.28
- Long lasting, all-purpose acrylic latex caulk plus silicone
- Waterproof seal makes it ideal for interior and exterior projects
- Paintable within 30 minutes of application
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Product Details
About This Product
DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone is an excellent quality, painters caulk for sealing a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces. White caulk contains silicone additives for greater flexibility and adhesion and less shrink for a durable, waterproof seal. Perfect for use on trim, baseboards, windows, door frames, molding, vents and more. Alex Plus is paintable in 30 minutes with latex or oil-based paints, saving time. It won't shine through or discolor the paint for superior paint finish results. It is easy to apply and tool, low in odor and cleans up easily with water. Cured caulk is mold and mildew resistant. Exceeds ASTM C834. Interior/exterior use.
Highlights
- Paintable caulk with strong multi-surface adhesion on many surfaces including wood, plaster, drywall
- Flexible, durable caulk formula and creates a long lasting waterproof seal
- Top applications include baseboards, crown molding, interior door casings and interior wood trim
- Alex plus caulk is low in odor and cleans up with water
- Acrylic latex plus silicone caulk works for interior and exterior paint projects
- Paintable in 30 minutes making projects fast and easy
- Cured caulk is mold and mildew resistant and provides a quality seal that lasts
- Fully cures in 24 hours
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Product Information
Specifications
Individual size (oz.): 10.1 oz
Dimensions
Individual size (oz.) | 10.1 oz |
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Details
Caulk and Sealant Application | Multipurpose | Caulk and Sealant Type | Latex |
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Caulk Form | Standard Tube | Color/Finish | White |
Coverage (linear ft.) | 55 | Cure Time (hours) | 24 |
Dry Color Family | White | Dry to Touch (min.) | 30 min |
Features | Moisture Resistant, Mold and Mildew Resistant | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor |
Interior/Exterior | Exterior, Interior | Kit | No |
Longevity | 40 years | Number of Tubes Included | 1 |
Paint Tool Product Type | Caulk | Professional Paint Supplies & Values | Pro Supplies |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications and Listings | ASTM Compliant | Manufacturer Warranty | Warranty Information: If you are not satisfied with this product’s performance when used as directed, return used container and sales receipt to DAP Inc., Technical Customer Service, 2400 Boston Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224 for product replacement or sales price refund. DAP will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. |
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Questions & Answers
214Questions
Q:Is this for bathroom
by|May 26, 2024
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Q:Can it be used on vinyl windows
by|May 19, 2024
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Q:Can I use this to fill in gaps in my closet doorway?
by|Apr 19, 2024
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Q:After applying the caulk, what is the maximum time under normal conditions that you have to be able to pull the painter's tape off without lifting the caulk?
by|Apr 17, 2024
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Customer Reviews
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May 22, 2024
Great rec!
My contractor was able to use this product to fill in the majority of the gaps and holes of my homes exterior before painting. The product Was released easily, as well as smooth easily.
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This review is from Alex Plus 10.1 oz. White Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone (12-Pack)
Mar 6, 2024
Horrible stuff
Do not buy this product. I put it around my sink and even though it did dry clear, when it gets wet it is white again. When it goes white, it softness and separates. This has been in my sink for a few months now but I just couldn't take haw disgusting it gets and pulled it out. Note: The dry time states 7-14 days cure time. How can a product for things such as a window require 14 days dry time. Rain, dampness, humidity, need I say more. I had to give it 1 star but deserves none.
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This review is from ALEX PLUS 10.1 oz. Clear Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone
Response from DAPProductExpertMar 7, 2024
Thank you for posting your feedback. We are sorry to see your low star review on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. DAP Alex Plus is not tested, marketed, or recommend for use in kitchen and bath applications. For kitchen and bath applications we would recommend the use of specialized kitchen and bath product such as KWIK SEAL ULTRA, AMP Kitchen, Bath & Plumbing High Performance Sealant or Silicone Max 100% Premium Kitchen and Bath Silicone Sealant. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Feb 3, 2024
IMMEDIATELY REGRET MY DECISION TO USE
Brutal!
this product has definitely gone downhill over the years. I applied it in perfect conditions, heat and humidity wise after first coat of primer. After second coat of primer, noticeable cracking everywhere or appears like cracked paint. Cannot simply wipe it off, so I had to scrape it all. Put my job behind schedule three days having to refill and sand and then re-prime.
Not sure what's wrong with this product, but definitely not using it again.
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Response from Technical DepartmentFeb 7, 2024
Thank you for posting your feedback. We are sorry to see your low star review on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. The use of lower quality (lower solids) primers/paints can lead to the issue that you have described. Because you did not provide any background regarding your project, application technique, or details about the primer/paint products that were used, it is difficult to provide a more detailed response. At your convenience, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we can obtain some additional information regarding your experience.
Customer review from DAP.comJan 21, 2024
Cracks and shrinks terribly
Within days this product shrinked and cracked terribly. I'm going to have to spend hours repairing and repainting.
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Response from DAPProductExpertJan 22, 2024
Thank you for posting your feedback. We are sorry to see your low star review on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. Because you did not provide any background regarding your project, such as the application surfaces, scope of work/project, surface preparation, or application technique, it is difficult to provide a more detailed response in this format. Should you wish to provide this information, so we can better address your concerns and to offer some guidance, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Oct 11, 2023
If you're using this in a dry environment it works great. If however, you're using it where it's going to be damp after you applied it, don]t use this product. I used it to seal the rotted basement door jamb I had removed and installed a composite lower jamb kit and the brick moulding on a basement door that is beneath my deck. It rained about 6 hours after I completed the job. I had the deck above the door covered with a tarp to keep the rain at bay. This product literally ran out of the joints where the jamb kit meets the good part of the jamb and where the jamb kit meets the aluminum threshold. The seal on the brick moulding was fine until you got down the the lower last foot. Again this product was like clam chowder running out of where I had applied it. I did re-apply it and the weather cooperated and it seems fine and it's all painted. It does say paint-able in 30 minutes so I assumed it would work. In Nevada it would have worked fine.
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This review is from ALEX PLUS 10.1 oz. Clear Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone
Response from DAPProductExpertOct 14, 2023
Thank you for posting your feedback. We're sorry to see your low star review on DAP ALEX PLUS. As indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: "Do not apply if rain or freezing temperatures are forecasted before full cure can occur. Cold weather and high humidity will slow down cure time." Additionally, DAP Alex Plus is designed, tested, and recommended for general purpose sealing applications, such as trim and molding. The application as described will likely present moisture challenges that would require the use of a more specialized product, such as DAP Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive Sealant. At your convenience, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we can obtain some additional information from you regarding your experience and to arrange to provide you with a more appropriate product for this project.
Sep 29, 2023
What a disaster
I decided to take on the project of replacing my basement exterior door's rotted lower jambs using a replacement composite frame saver kit. I used this product to seal the replacement lower jambs to the existing jambs and the aluminum threshold. Paintable in 30 minutes? I could not finish the exterior part of the job because it was to dark and would get back to it in the morning. Well it rained about 6 hours later and the clear caulk not only is still white but it's very soft and running out of the areas I applied it to, and I smoothed out and the ares I applied it to. Now I'm no expert but it does say for interior / exterior use. If it's paintable in 30 minutes doesn't that infer it's dry or dry enough to paint? Maybe I used the wrong product or this product was defective. I just won't use this product again. Now I have a mess on my hands. The jamb replacements are done, the interior trim back on, and I won't be taking it all back apart to re caulk the job. When the rain stops and I get the new brick moulding mounted, I won't use the remainder of this product to seal it. I will find a better product that does what it says it does. They say cardboard makes a great enclosure until it gets wet.
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Response from Technical DepartmentJan 31, 2024
Thank you for posting your feedback. We are sorry to see your low star review on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. As is the case with all acrylic-latex (water-based) formulas, they dry solely by the evaporation of water. Accordingly, environmental conditions and application amounts will dictate dry times. Thick (deep) applications, applications subject to lower temperatures/higher humidity, damp/wet application surfaces and/or application areas with poor air circulation will dry at significantly slower rates. Thin applications, applications subject to higher temperatures/lower humidity, dry/absorbent application surfaces and/or application areas with high air circulation will dry at significantly faster rates. When more challenging applications are present or faster through cure times are required, DAP would recommend that you consider our line of fast cure sealants, such as DAP AMP Window, Door, Trim & Siding High Performance Sealant. DAP AMP Window, Door, Trim & Siding High Performance Sealant will be surface dry and ready for paint in approximately 30 minutes and through cured in 24 hours, even in cooler and/or more humid application conditions. Of note, DAP AMP Window, Door, Trim & Siding High Performance Sealant and similar fast cure sealants require solvent (mineral spirits/paint thinner) for clean-up. Should you have any additional questions or require assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
Customer review from DAP.comAug 12, 2023
Smooth and easy
Got it as part of promotion, It had perfect smooth finish. I tried without any attachments too, found it so smooth even and easy to use. Instructions were clear too.. waiting for it to dry to see if it cracks or not?
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Aug 9, 2023
3.95 per tube I just grabbed it cuz it was the cheapest and it worked fine
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Aug 2, 2023
Two weeks. Still not clear on my clear poly roof. Looks terrible.
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This review is from ALEX PLUS 10.1 oz. Clear Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone
Response from DAPProductExpertAug 8, 2023
Thank you for posting your feedback on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. We are sorry to see your low star review on our product. DAP Alex Plus is a water based (acrylic latex) formula, the sole drying mechanism is the evaporation of water. Dry time can be significantly impacted by cool or humid application conditions, application to damp surfaces, applications where air contact is limited or by thick (deep) applications of the sealant. Please note that full clarity is only achieved once all of the water contained within the product has evaporated. Of note, DAP For roofing applications, DAP offers a line of specialty use sealants. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss your project, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
May 30, 2023
Done with this junk...
I don't know why I have used this product for so long. It really never works well and will always crack on you within a year. The first picture is where wainscoting meets the wall and it cracked within a few months. There is no movement between the two elements. The second picture is where some new crown molding meets the ceiling. I applied this and waited 6-hours and it crazed badly. 30-minutes ready? Now I have to deal with this mess. You never get your time back. Pay for a better product.
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Response from DAPProductExpertMay 31, 2023
Thank you for posting your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with DAP ALEX PLUS. Based on your commentary, it would appear that the applications that you are using the DAP ALEX PLUS sealant on may require higher performance products such as DAP DYNAFLEX 230, which is an elastomeric joint sealant with 3 times the amount of flexibility offered by DAP ALEX PLUS. At your convenience, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we can obtain some additional information from you about your experience.
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