caulking
Gap-sealing compound
Caulking is the material used to seal joints and gaps, preventing water, air, or pests from getting through.
It comes in tubes and is applied as a paste that hardens into a flexible seal.
You'll find caulking around bathtubs, windows, and anywhere two surfaces meet that need weatherproofing.
The old caulking around the shower had turned black with mildew.
The term also refers to the act of applying this sealant: I spent Saturday caulking the drafty windows.
Gap-blocking substance
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- masticAromatic resin or adhesive
- puttyPliable sealing compound
- compoundCombined into one
filler · adhesive · epoxy · polyurethane · acrylic · latex · resin · oakum
Prevents liquid from passing
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- seepageSlow fluid escape
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- dampnessMild presence of water
weatherproof · barrier · seal · gap · crack · joint · penetration · flashing
Shared by multiple parties
- seamJoined fabric edge
- gapUnfilled space between
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- baseboardTrim covering wall-floor junction
window frame · door frame · trim · molding · countertop · backsplash · bathtub · shower
Outer covering or frame
- deckShip's flat surface
- shipwrightVessel construction craftsman
- oakumTarred hemp for caulking
- pitchFrequency of sound
tar · seam · plank · shipyard · wooden boat · carvel · clinker · paying
Restore to working order
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- resealingClosing something once more
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- removalAct of taking away
scraping · cleaning · preparation · inspection · deterioration · cracking · peeling · mildew
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
compound · filler · adhesive · epoxy · polyurethane · acrylic · latex · resin · oakum · cartridge
watertight
Prevents liquid from passing
dampness · weatherproof · barrier · seal · gap · crack · joint · penetration · flashing · membrane
joint
Shared by multiple parties
baseboard · window frame · door frame · trim · molding · countertop · backsplash · bathtub · shower · sink
hull
Outer covering or frame
- deckShip's flat surface
- shipwrightVessel construction craftsman
- oakumTarred hemp for caulking
pitch · tar · seam · plank · shipyard · wooden boat · carvel · clinker · paying · mallet
repair
Restore to working order
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- resealingClosing something once more
- replacementWhat takes another's place
removal · scraping · cleaning · preparation · inspection · deterioration · cracking · peeling · mildew · reapplication
- restorationrestoration, repair, renovation, rebuilding, refurbishment
- roof repairleak repair, roof inspection, patching, crack repair, sealing
- boat repairshull repair, antifouling, deck repair, varnishing, sealing
- building repaircrack repair, foundation repair, repointing, tuckpointing, concrete repair
- DIYbuilding, woodworking, carpentry, electrical, crafting
- Home improvementpainting, flooring, tiling, fence building, shelving
- caulking gunTool dispensing flexible sealant