Acoustical Caulk vs Regular Caulk??

Started by Steven on 8 January 2006. 4 replies.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 5409.

Steven8 January 2006#1

We have an emergency situation. We are adding two layers of drywall to an existing structure sandwiched with green glue. We ran out of Sheetrock Acoustical Sealant for the first layer edges but want to get the job done today. Will regular Home Depot caulk NOT work? The place to get the acoustical sealant (AMS in Van Nuys) is closed. Unless anyone knows where to get the stuff on a Sunday in LA, we have no choice. any words of advice? Should we stay away from regular caulk? Steve

sharward8 January 2006#2

Stay away from the regular caulk. Wait 'til AMS opens and get the right stuff.

Steven8 January 2006#3

thanks man, just kinda sucks. Thought we had enough but under estimated it.. Steve

sharward8 January 2006#4

I thought I had enough for my whole room -- five cases! -- and I ran out just doing my beef-up work! :lol:

knightfly9 January 2006#5

If it's not to late, and you're DESPERATE, look for BUTYL based caulk. It's about $2 more per 10-oz tube than the acoustic stuff is for a 29 0z tube, but it will hold up... Steve