DAP Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Trim
- Baseboard
- Windows
- Drywall
- Interior
- Paintable gaps
An acrylic-latex-plus-silicone caulk for interior trim, baseboard, windows, and drywall gaps. It paints in about 30 minutes, tools smoothly, and cleans up with soap and water, making it cheap and beginner-friendly. The limits: it is only water-resistant, not waterproof, so it is poor for wet shower joints, and it shrinks slightly on wide gaps.
Pros
- Fully paintable within about 30 minutes with latex or oil-based paint, perfect for trim and molding
- Easy water cleanup and smooth tooling make it very beginner-friendly
- Inexpensive and widely available, so it is economical for whole-house sealing jobs
Cons
- Only water-resistant, not fully waterproof, so it is a poor choice for constantly wet shower joints
- Latex caulk shrinks slightly as it dries and may need a second bead on wide gaps
- Less durable and shorter-lived than 100% silicone in high-moisture or exterior exposure
Specifications
| Type | Acrylic latex plus silicone |
|---|---|
| Cure | Paintable in ~30 min, full cure ~24 hrs |
| Waterproof | Water-resistant (not for submersion) |
| Paintable | Yes |
| Use | Interior/exterior |
| Cleanup | Soap and water before cure |