Cincinnati Caulking Services
Caulking is an essential part of home ownership to guard against potentially costly water intrusion and water damage. Windows, doors, kitchen, bathrooms, and concrete all frequently need inspection for water intrusion and possible caulking repairs.
The nice part about caulking? You can tackle it easily as a homeowner! It's a particularly accessible repair because it does not require expensive tools or materials, and with some practice, can be learned fairly quickly.
However, using the incorrect type of caulk or poor technique can result in continued, or even worsened, water intrusion.
Keep reading for more information on caulking as a Cincinnati homeowner or watch our video featuring craftsman Will Compres displaying proper caulking technique.
Find the Right Caulk for the Job
Walking into Home Depot, Lowe’s, or another hardware store and seeing dozens of brands and options can feel overwhelming.
However, sometimes making the selection can be as simple as knowing what to look for and reading labels.
Let’s break down caulking options by job type.
Concrete Sealing and Caulking
As shown in the video above, many of our craftsmen utilize a DAP brand concrete sealant and filler with silicone added.
The presence of silicone will be an important theme throughout your caulking selection process. Silicone improves caulks adhesion to rougher surfaces and also increases its resistance to water, a perfect fit for concrete caulking projects.
Kitchen and Bathroom Caulking
Perhaps the most common places you’ll need caulking in your home. Quality, waterproof caulking in the kitchen and bathroom will help prevent leaks and water damage.
Not only will you want to find a siliconized caulk for the best chances at waterproofing, you’ll also want to find a mold-resistant caulk. This will be critical for maintaining the caulk long-term, particularly around showers or tubs where water is constantly present.
You can use DAP’s Premium Kitchen and Bath caulk, which checks all these boxes and also can be painted, a nice feature if you’re looking to match the caulk to nearby drywall or tile.
Door and Window Caulking
Your requirements for door and window caulking, as expected, are similar to other outdoor projects: waterproof and weather resistant.
However, in this case, flexibility is also highly important as wooden door frames and window frames move and expand with changes in moisture levels and temperatures.
Many of our craftsmen prefer QUAD’s exterior sealant, which comes in a variety of colors and offers a particularly strong seal to prevent leaks.
It’s worth noting that caulk may not solve your leak. Many customers call in asking for caulking services to repair a leak. However, the leak could be due to an issue with wood rot, flashing, or other problem areas around a window.
About ProMaster Home Repair and Handyman
ProMaster has served the greater Cincinnati area with excellence since 2007. Our company has won numerous awards for excellence in craftsmanship and ethics. Most recently, in 2022, Expertise.com named ProMaster one of Cincinnati’s top handyman companies and top deck contractors.
When you work with ProMaster, you get:
- On-Time, Professional Service: We show up when we say we will and set exact times for appointment. No four-hour windows here.
- Family-Friendly Craftsmen: We conduct exhaustive background checks on all employees. Our craftsmen are family-oriented, just like you.
- Quality and Experience: Our multi-disciplined craftsmen are rigorously screened with skill and tool assessments. We only work with our own employees - no subcontractors here. This ensures the best possible work quality for you.
- Trustworthiness: We’re a BBB accredited business with more than 15 years of experience serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We’ve served thousands of satisfied customers and have seen countless types of home repair projects.
How to Schedule an Evaluation
- Call our office at 513-322-2914
- Submit a service request form - yes, we’ll actually respond!
- Use our online booking service to schedule immediately.
- Email us your service request at [email protected]
ProMaster has a standard service call charge of $79 for the time and travel cost to get a Home Repair Hero to your property. We can diagnose a problem and complete multiple project estimates for that fee of $79. No additional service charges apply when you invite us back to complete your projects.
Your meeting will be with a professional craftsman who is an employee of our company. He won’t be a subcontractor. He won’t be a salesperson. He’ll show up on time to give you your estimate.
Once you confirm your evaluation date and time, we’ll send you emails with more information about ProMaster. Your craftsman will call to introduce himself prior to your meeting to introduce himself and answer any questions you may have.
