A: Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. DAP ALEX PLUS is considered fully dried within a few days of application (depending on the joint size, temperature and humidity). Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
by|Nov 6, 2023
Q:Does this yellow over time? Is this acetic or neutral curing?
by|Oct 13, 2023
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A: Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. DAP Alex Plus is marketed as a siliconized formula (acrylic-latex with a silane/"silicone" additive) with an evaporative cure. It is not a "silicone" based formula, therefore does not have an acetic or neutral cure. in regard to "yellowing" unless exposed to unusual conditions, discoloration would not be expected. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
by|Oct 14, 2023
Q:Use on corrugated cardboard
by|Oct 5, 2023
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A: Thank you for posting your inquiry. Unfortunately, your inquiry does not contain enough background/detail to provide a proper reply in this format. 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, to permit us to better address your question.
by|Oct 5, 2023
Q:Can you use this product on polycarbonate roofing panels to create a waterproof seal?
by|Sep 26, 2023
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A: No, this product is not rated for use on roofs.
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by|Sep 27, 2023
A: Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. DAP Alex Plus is not designed, tested, marketed or labeled for use on roofing applications. DAP offers a full line of specialty sealants designed for use in these types of projects. 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 project and to offer a recommendation for a sealant that is designed for roofing projects.
by|Sep 27, 2023
Q:Is this safe to use on styrofoam?
by|Sep 14, 2023
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A: Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. The DAP Alex Plus can safely be used on Styrofoam surfaces. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
by|Sep 14, 2023
Q:Is it compatible to aluminum
by|Aug 22, 2023
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A: Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. The DAP Alex Plus is compatable with and will adhere to aluminum surfaces. Should you have any additional questions or wish to discuss this further, please free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
by|Aug 22, 2023
Q:Can I use this where the baseboard heaters and floor meet? There is a gap between the floor and heater that is getting wet when mopping and I'm trying to not have moisture because of roaches.
by|Aug 21, 2023
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A: Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. The DAP Alex Plus would be appropriate for sealing baseboard applications. Should you have and additional questions or require additional assistance, please feel free to reach out to DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
by|Nov 29, 2023
Q:Is this sound proof silicone ?
by|Aug 20, 2023
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A: Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP ALEX PLUS Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone is designed, tested, labeled, and marketed for use as a general-purpose trim and molding sealant, and is not designed or tested for use as an acoustical sealant. For the application as described, we would recommend the use of DAP SOUND BLOCK Acoustical, Draft, Smoke & Sound Sealant. Should you have any additional questions or wish to discuss our recommendation in more detail, please feel free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
by|Sep 30, 2023
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Q:Can this be stained with wood stain?
by|Jul 15, 2023
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A: Thank you for posting your inquiry. The DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone is paintable with both oil and latex based paints but will not accept a stain. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.
by|Aug 16, 2023
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Q:Can this be used for the gap between baseboards and a wooden floor?
by|Jul 5, 2023
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A: Thank you for posting your inquiry on DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone. DAP ALEX PLUS is designed for use where low to moderate joint movement is expected. For application where higher joint movement is expected (such as between the floor and baseboards), we would recommend the use of softer/more flexible sealants such as DAP DYNAFLEX 230 or DAP EXTREME STRETCH. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please free to contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477