Acrylic
Paintable. Skirting, cornices, architraves and interior gaps.
Field video
01 — Caulking & sealing
Caulking & sealing.
The line where two surfaces meet. Done right, you never notice it. Done wrong, it is the first thing to fail.
- Joint width
- 6–25 mm
- Sealants
- 4 types
- Adhesion
- 2 sides
- Typical home
- 1–2 days
What it is
The smallest trade. The biggest tell.
Every building moves. Timber swells, render shrinks, slabs creep and glass grows in the sun. A sealant joint lets two surfaces move without cracking or letting water in. It is the smallest trade on site, and one of the most important.
We cut out failed sealant, clean and prime the joint, set the depth with backer rod, and tool every bead to a clean concave line. For homeowners, builders and commercial sites across Greater Sydney.
Anatomy of the finish
Section
Creative Caulkers · Studio film
Typical system
Sydney
Where it works
Made for real rooms.
Wet areas
Showers, baths, vanities and kitchens in mould-resistant silicone.
Interiors
Skirting, cornices and architraves in paintable acrylic.
Windows & facades
Window and door perimeters, cladding and expansion joints.
Fire-rated
Fire-rated sealant to penetrations and joints in commercial builds.
Every joint we seal
Small jobs. Whole buildings.
From one bathroom to a basement car park. Every job gets a free, fixed quote.
Finishes
Four sealants. One clean line.
Drawn by the studio to show what each one is.
Silicone
Waterproof and flexible. Wet areas, glazing and kitchens.
Hybrid polymer
Tough, paintable and UV-stable. Facades, windows and expansion joints.
Fire-rated
Tested systems for penetrations and joints in fire-rated walls.
On the tools
From the field.
Field photo
Arched window perimeter, from the ladder.
Field photo
Stair to wall: one continuous line.
Field photo
Soffit joint, sealed overhead from the EWP.
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Backer rod set in a slab joint, ready for sealant.
Our process
Five steps. No shortcuts.
- 01
Read
We read the surface before we quote: moisture, level, movement and light.
Moisture · level · movement - 02
Prepare
Grind, patch, prime and mask. Most of a great finish is preparation nobody sees.
Prep ≈ half the job - 03
Apply
By hand. Every bead, every coat, every pass of the trowel.
Hand-applied - 04
Cure
We work to the product’s cure times and the day’s weather, not to a rushed deadline.
Temp · humidity · time - 05
Reveal
A walk-through, a care guide, and we come back if anything is not right.
Care guide included
FAQ
Caulking, asked.
What is the difference between acrylic and silicone?
Acrylic is paintable and suits interior joints like skirting boards, cornices and architraves. Silicone is waterproof and flexible, so it is the right choice for bathrooms, kitchens and wet areas.
How long does caulking last?
Good sealant usually lasts 5 to 15 years. Wet-area silicone may need refreshing every 5 to 7 years. Interior acrylic often lasts well over a decade.
Can you replace old, mouldy silicone?
Yes. We cut it out fully, clean and treat the joint, let it dry, then reseal. We never seal over old sealant.
Can caulking be painted?
Acrylic can be painted once it has cured, usually within a few hours. Silicone cannot be painted, which is why it is used where the seal itself is the finish.
How much does caulking cost?
It depends on the metres of joint, the joint size, access and the sealant. We give a free, fixed quote after we see the job.
Start a project
Let’s finish it.
- Phone0433 775 126
- Emaildave@creativecaulkers.com.au
- Instagram@creativecaulkers
- HoursMon–Fri 7am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm
- AreaGreater Sydney, NSW