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by leeatkinson
Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:50 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Decorators-Caulked Floorboard gaps Become Dirty
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Decorators-Caulked Floorboard gaps Become Dirty

A couple of years ago, I used decorators caulk to fill gaps between floorboards before painting the floor with V33 floor white paint. However, with normal use, the caulk's 'soft' texture attracts dirt, leaving an unattractive look between the boards. The dirt can be removed using wipes specifically ...
by leeatkinson
Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:43 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Decorator's Caulked Gaps With Painted Floors
Replies: 0
Views: 1897

Decorator's Caulked Gaps With Painted Floors

I filled my floorboards' gaps with decorator's caulk before painting then with v33 floor paint. Annoyingly, since then, the gaps attract dirt. They have a slightly 'rubbery feel' to them.

Any suggestions? Perhaps I needed to seal the caulk with something first?
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