IMPORTANCE OF INTERIOR CAULKING

Indoor caulking protects your home against indoor water leaks and moisture between surfaces. If water finds its way behind or between 2 surfaces (For example kitchen counter and wall, between tiles, bathroom counters and walls, etc…), mould can easily grow and spread, especially if the moisture problem is not rapidly corrected.

PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH MOULD

The biggest problem with mould is its variety of health effects and symptoms, as well as allergic reactions. The application of Indoor caulking protects surfaces against water seepage and thus helps to stop the expansion of mould.

The growth of indoor mould should also be avoided, for moulds can start eating away at different materials (For example Wood-based materials are highly susceptible to mould). Mould can affect the look, smell, and even the structural integrity of a building. Moulds can grow on any surface if moisture, water, and oxygen are present; however, mould growth can be prevented by controlling moisture.

In residential structures, interior caulking is used for the following applications:

BATHROOM AND BATHTUB CAULK

In the bathroom, caulking the bathroom sink, the toilet and bathtub with Vic Aqua seal silicone is necessary to prevent water and moisture intrusion. Gaps between the surfaces such as

· Bathtubs or showers with a wall or floor tiles

· Toilet and floor

· Sink and wall

· Vanities

It’s best to choose a bathtub sealant that resists mildew and fungal components.

HOW TO CAULK A BATHTUB?

· remove any old caulk from the bathtub

· Clean all the bathtub surfaces to remove oils, dirt, and soap

· Use friction alcohol to ensure no contaminants are present

· Apply silicone-based bathtub sealants

· Tool and smooth the bathtub caulking joints

PLUMBING HOLES THROUGH THE WALL OR FLOOR

Decorative plates often cover the plumbing holes; caulking around the decorative plates can improve the appearance of the plumbing openings and prevent air infiltration.

CAULKING KITCHEN SINKS AND COUNTERTOPS

An application of flexible silicone caulking around your sink and between your countertop and the backsplash or wall is essential to prevent water and moisture from entering these gaps.

CAULKING FLOORBOARDS

Caulk can be used to seal the gap between walls and floorboards, both on the top and bottom of the floorboards. Caulking the floorboard gaps will give your room a nicer and more finished appearance. Caulking can protect the floorboards against water infiltration, as well as regulate their wear and tear.

CAULKING STAIRCASES

caulking between the wall and the staircase improves the staircase’s appearance and prevents dust and dirt from accumulating between the boards and the joints of a staircase. we recommend the application of silicone caulking with the right colour match to the stairs and walls.

CAULK AROUND INTERIOR WINDOWS

Caulking windows in your home’s interior is done to give the window a professional, modern, and finished look. To prevent or limit air and water infiltration, it is essential to caulk the exterior window joints as well as the interior ones.

CAULKING CROWN MOULDINGS

Decorative interior caulk can be used around crown mouldings to enhance their appearance for a smooth finish. Crown moulding sealants are used for the following:

· Where trim such as crown mouldings meet walls, and ceilings.

· Where chair rails meet floors.

· The joints of two pieces of moulding that meet along the wall or corners.

In conclusion, indoor caulking has aesthetic benefits, and it is also important in maintaining your home’s materials health and integrity.

Aqua Seal is an interior and exterior caulking expert in Melbourne Victoria.