Ultimately, if you want to paint over caulk, you need to make sure that you’re choosing the right caulk in the first place, as it’s generally not advised to paint silicone caulks.

As for the type of caulk, if the siding is painted, use a good acrylic painter's caulk. If the siding is stained, use a clear silicone caulk made for exterior use.

Behind the sink, the joint between the counter and the backsplash, as well as where backsplash meets the wall, are caulked with clear silicone caulk that has become dark with mildew.

Sunday, Nov. 22But you can caulk the edges of window and door frames indoors. It will not show. You can use a clear silicone caulk or a white silicone caulk or a white adhesive caulk. I have caulked ...

Seal cracks with clear silicone caulking compound (like GE Silicone II) or roofing mastic (like Henry’s No. 208), available at most home centers. Advertisement ...

Generally, you need to buy a caulking gun and then a tube of caulk to put in the gun. Most caulks are fairly inexpensive — maybe $2 for a tube of latex, $5-$6 for polyurethane and $3 for silicone.

Q. I used an advanced GE silicone caulk between the tub and tile. It’s white and looked good for a while, but now it’s turning yellow and black. How can I get it white again? – C.… ...

If the old caulk is dry and brittle, it is likely a latex caulk. This type of caulk will have to be completely removed because it will be cracked and not provide a good water seal. This is an ...