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Is there a gun-grade caulk to fill the separation between finished surfaces? An example would be the mating surfaces on a cabinet or the various trims. And, these are the longer running joints that tend to open after the perfectly scribed and fitted pieces are permanently set in place. The wood is natural (unpainted or stained). I would like to have the filler match as close to the natural wood as possible. Hardwood floor filler works fine for floors, but is brittle, difficult to apply in corners and has a short application time. Does such a material exist?
Thanks,
Mike
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If this is truly a perfectly matched joint, the shrinkage would be uniform, and not too big a deal.
Also, if the match is ultra precise and the gap close, your caulk joint will be very thin and will crack all by itself, because there will not be enough caulk in the joint to be flexible enough, long-term.
Me, I'd rather see a uniform 1/32" gap than a crappy-looking cracked and blistered caulk line a year later.
However, if you persist in wanting caulk, look at your tile dealer. They have an amazing selection of colors, and you could even get sanded caulk if you wanted texture.
best,
DC
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Is there a gun-grade caulk to fill the separation between finished surfaces? An example would be the mating surfaces on a cabinet or the various trims. And, these are the longer running joints that tend to open after the perfectly scribed and fitted pieces are permanently set in place. The wood is natural (unpainted or stained). I would like to have the filler match as close to the natural wood as possible. Hardwood floor filler works fine for floors, but is brittle, difficult to apply in corners and has a short application time. Does such a material exist?
Thanks,
Mike