Sashco 10016 10.5oz 10016 Big Stretch Caulk 10.5-Ounce Cartridge, White

So glad I found the Big Stretch online! We live in northern ohio and in the winter we all get cracks and gaps in caulk in molding. Big stretch has been a problem solver for sure! The only downside is that if you like nice straight caulk lines like me, and you tape for nice lines, you need to tape and then caulk and immediately pull the tape. If you let the caulk dry with the tape on you will be sorry as the caulk will stretch at the tape line and you will not have a straight line. So you pull the tape immediately and then after two days for full cure, re tape and paint. Yes its an extra step and more laborious but its worth it as you'll never have to caulk and paint again due to the glory of the stretch. I've got a larger 1/4" gap at the end of a counter top and while it did take a few coats to build up the big stretch, it filled it in and there is no cracking like I had with standard caulk. Looks great and professional. The comments about shrink are true, it shrinks more than normal caulk when drying, so again know that you may need to do a second coat depending on how thick you put it on.

I am a second generation Home Builder and I am glad to find big stretch on Amazon as I order lots of single items that are needed in a hurry thru Prime. I see that as of writing this review that several colors of Big Stretch are available from Amazon. Let me begin by saying that Sashco is a great company. They have been making quality products for many years. Their entire line of professional caulks and sealants are top of the line. I am very comfortable having their products used on my jobs. No one likes call backs, from the Contractor to the client. They cost money and time. Most of my painters use professional caulks that you will not find at big box stores, and for a reason. Most of the DIY caulks will shrink over time. I had some crown molding on a project we did a couple of years ago, develop cracks between the ceiling and crown. It took a full year for that to develop, but it was in a home that had insulating, heating/cooling and humidity issues. Later I found out that the caulk used was not a pro brand. It really looked bad seeing all those cracks and pulling away caulking in an otherwise highly detailed and otherwise flawless job. The old caulk had to be removed and new caulk and paint applied. I paid for that trim finishing three times. The first time, the second to remove, and the third to fix. Needless to say we went back with big stretch. *** It may be a little more expensive up front, but it may be much less expensive given time and circumstance.....*** Do it right the first time and Do it once. This is a professional product being available to consumers. You won't be disappointed. I don't know possibly how the one star reviewer arrived at the results stated. Maybe that person is a rep for another sealant company. Who knows, maybe user error. This is my high end go to caulk when conditions are extreme and results need to be guaranteed. Five stars easy. *** Update August 2016 - This is still my favorite all purpose caulking. Still going strong. No call backs on cracked caulk joints. Happy clients makes me happy too.

How I arrived at my overall rating: ***** (5 star) Value ***** (5 star) Purchase price: $8 Quality/Durability ***** (5 star) Duration of use: 18 months - Has held up well a year and a half after installation. Even with shifting walls and such, seems more forgiving than other silicone caulks. Ease of Use/Assembly/Install: ***** (5 star) - No different than any other tub of caulk. Yes, you need a caulking gun. Tip: the more expensive guns tend to be smoother and require less force making the finished product look better (or at least saves time from having to clean up). Usefulness/Appearance/Fun Factor: ***** (5 star) - Absolutely working as expected and can vouch for other reviews who mention this is a good product. Will buy again for the next project.

Product as shown. Fast delivery. would buy again

I am not a trim carpenter by trade but I love working with wood and redoing trim in the house. I have renovated my previous house and found out about this product from "America's Mater Handyman Glenn Haege." Boy, he was right about this caulk. It is amazing. I started using it back in about 2005. Back then it was a little thinner product and had the viscosity of mayonnaise. It was super easy to work with and dried really slow so you had a lot of time to work with to make it look great. A few years ago I believe they changed the formula possible to dry quicker for outdoor use. So, now it is a little thicker and dries faster. At first, I didn't like it but I have figured out how to work with it so that I still get great results. I only apply about six feet at a time then I smooth it out with my finger. Then I go back with a damp paper towel and wipe the excess from the wall and the trim. Then I apply another six feet, etc. It is a lot more work than it used to be but believe me the results are worth it. Also, according to the label you should wait 24 hours before you paint. I remember that the old formula used to have a dry time of two to three days. If this review has helped you, please click the like button below.