On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 13:37:32 -0700, "Steve B" wrote:

I need to caulk a good bit of exterior trim prior to painting. What is the
best caulk for this purpose. Wood to wood. How good is the regular cheapo
painters caulk? I want something that is going to last.

Steve


Pure Silicone is the best caulk, but you can NOT paint it. The only
thing to do is paint first, and use clear silicone over it. Otherwise
use painters caulk, but I'd spend the extra couple bucks and get a good
brand. That $1 cheap **** dont last long. Some of the better brands
state a long warranty, like 25 or 40 years. I think they are
exaggerated, because no one will remember what caulk was used in 25 or
more years, so no warranty service will ever occur. But I do think that
that is a better caulk.