Podcast Spotlights Fast-Drying Caulk
A recent episode of the *Home In Progress* podcast highlighted the importance of proper caulking before painting for a professional finish. The host recommended Tower Sealant’s Accelerator Caulk, noting its fast-drying properties allow it to be painted in as little as 30 minutes. This offers a significant time-saving advantage over standard caulks that typically require a 24-hour cure time.
- Tower Sealants was founded in Gainesville, GA, in 2005 with the specific goal of manufacturing high-performance caulks and sealants for professional use, aiming for product quality that results in zero callbacks. - The Accelerator caulk is a modified siliconized acrylic formula designed to prevent paint from cracking or "spider webbing" when applied over the bead. - The product exceeds the ASTM C-834 standard, which specifies the requirements for latex sealants used in building construction, and is rated for 50-year durability. - For best results, the manufacturer recommends tooling the caulk bead within 5 to 10 minutes after application. - The caulk is produced using vacuum-filling technology, a process intended to eliminate air bubbles and prevent "air pops" in the bead during application. - A standard 10.1 oz. tube of the sealant will cover approximately 55 linear feet with a 3/16-inch bead. - The *Home In Progress* podcast is a weekly show produced by RepcoLite Paints that covers a variety of home improvement topics, from painting and design to flooring and yard work. - Other manufacturers offer competing fast-drying products, including DAP's Alex Fast Dry, which can be brush-painted in 20 minutes, and GE's Painter's Pro Quick Dry, paintable in as little as 20-30 minutes.
