Frequently Asked Questions
APPLICATION
- Where are the most common sources for air leaks in the home?
- Where in my house should I caulk?
- What tools will I need to caulk?
- How do I apply caulk?
- Does caulk/sealant go bad?
- What can I use to make the curing time longer, or to thin the caulk/sealant?
- I followed the instructions on the back of the cartridge; however, the caulk/sealant is taking a very long time to cure.
- What can I use on my electrical components?
- Can I use silicone in my pool, whirlpool bath, or boat?
- Can I apply new silicone on old silicone?
- Do I have to do anything to the surface material before I apply a caulk/sealant?
- Should I use different GE-branded caulk/sealant products for different types of jobs?
PRODUCT
- How long will caulk/sealant release an odor?
- Which caulks/sealants can be painted over?
- At what temperature can caulk/sealants be applied?
- How much will one cartridge/tube cover?
- How do I store silicone sealant?
- What is the typical cure time (drying time) for silicone sealant?
- What does "tooling time" mean?
- What is the tooling time for silicone sealant?
- What's the difference between GE Silicone 1 sealant and GE Silicone 2+ sealant?
- What can I use to make the curing time longer, or to thin the caulk/sealant?
TROUBLESHOOTING
- The silicone sealant is hard in the tube. What should I do?
- The silicone sealant will not cure. What should I do?
- How do I remove silicone sealant?
- What if the silicone sealant skins before I can tool it?
- Can sealant freeze in the tube?
- I followed the instructions on the back of the tube; however, the sealant is taking a very long time to cure.