Caulk or ?

[lbperry]

Had some crown moulding installed a couple of years ago and a few of the miter joints have separated enough to be noticeable (to the wife). What’s the best filler to use to get a good repair? Got a recommended type or brand? Color is a a gloss white.
Thanks for any recommendations,

 

[LXCam]

I prefer paintable DAP since it’s water based you can easily clean up a mistake and smooth it out. The downside is it does shrink when doing larger gaps so you might need to apply it a couple more times to dial in the look.

 

[PoorUB]

I second the paintable DAP. I just installed a couple hundred feet of base plus trimmed nine doors, all painted trim. I am not that good or that patient and end up with a crack here and there, DAP was my best friend!

 

[Glemon]

I would go with some of that dry spackle that you just wipe on/push in the gap, then wipe off the excess and done, white on white you will not notice it is not gloss for an 1/8" gap or whatever. I have used it to fill corner gaps and wall gaps on a lot of white trim. Super easy to work with https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006MXS0Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[lbperry]

Thanks guys. Just went over to WM and got a couple of tubes.
Thanmks

 

[SJay3660]

Best paintable you'll find is Big Stretch. Lowes carries it around here.

 

[gizardlizard]

White lightning megalastic sold at Sherwin Williams. The beauty of that stuff, is that it can stretch 700% without cracking. It tools super awesome too.

 

[nadogail]

White lightning megalastic sold at Sherwin Williams. The beauty of that stuff, is that it can stretch 700% without cracking. It tools super awesome too.

I would try that product, if I sure it paintable.

Like other trials, try a small sample in an inconspicuous area.

 

[Kaizen]

I’d wait till mid summer moisture pulls the whole house back together. Then pry apart and put glue in the problem joints.


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[Dan in Pasadena]

Alex Plus caulk from Home Depot (and other places). I've never had it shrink. Sticks tight and paints easily.

 

[kaymccampbell]

I'll second Big Stretch.

 

[Daniel Dudley]

I'll second Big Stretch.

Sounds like pretty good stuff, and easy to get. Might not even have to paint it in a lot of applications, if you get the right color.