Questions and Answers for DAP Alex Fast Dry 5.5 oz. White Acrylic Latex Plus Silicone Caulk

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. While DAP ALEX FAST DRY will bond to PVC/CPVC, these materials can exhibit movement in excess of the product's flexibility performance. For this type of material, a more flexible product such as DAP DYNAFLEX 230 or DAP EXTREME STRETCH would typically be recommended. 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 project and to provide a recommendation for the most appropriate product.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP ALEX FAST DRY is a general-purpose trim sealant, and is not designed, tested, labeled or recommended for use on gutter applications. For sealing gutter applications, we would recommend a specialized sealant such as our Premium Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. Because you did not identify the material/composition of the dryer vent or adjoining surface/s, we are not able to determine compatibility. At your convenience, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we can obtain this information from you and to provide you with a compatibility determination or to recommend a more appropriate product for your project.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. The DAP Alex Fast Dry is not recommended for bathroom or kitchen application. For kitchen and bath applications, we would recommend the use of a more specialized kitchen and bath product such as: KWIK SEAL ULTRA, DAP AMP Advanced Modified Polymer Waterproof Kitchen, Bath and Plumbing Sealant, Silicone Max 100% Premium Kitchen and Bath Silicone Sealant. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. The DAP Alex Fast Dry Acrylic Latex Caulk is dispensed by way of a standard caulking gun. Should you have any additional questions or require assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. As indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: "Surface must be clean, dry, structurally sound and free of all foreign material." Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP Alex Fast Dry is not designed, labeled or recommended for use inside of a tub or shower enclosure. For this type of application, the use of DAP KWIK SEAL ULTRA or other specialty kitchen and bath rated sealant would be recommended. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Alex Fast Dry Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. As indicated on the product package label and supporting product literature: Product Application- 1. Apply in temperatures above 40ºF. Do not apply when rain or freezing temperatures are forecasted within 24 hours. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity will slow down dry time. 2. If using the squeeze tube, remove cap. 3. Cut nozzle at 45º angle to desired bead size. 4. If using the cartridge, load into caulk gun. 5. Fill gap or joint with caulk. Should you have any additional questions or require assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.