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TLE – IA (Plumbing NC I)
Activity Sheet
Quarter 4 – Competency 3.1
Caulk Joints

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

TLE 9 - IA (Plumbing NC I)
Learning Activity Sheet No. 2
First Edition, 2021

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TLE 9 - IA (Plumbing NC I) Activity Sheet

Caulk Joints

I. Learning Competency with Code

3.1 Pack joints firmly in accordance with the job requirement.
(TLE_IAPB9MP-IVa-j3)

II. Background Information for Learners

Types of Caulking Tools and Materials

1. Latex Caulk

Latex caulks are the most durable ones, and each application can last more
than 20 years of regular use. They can be used on almost any materials or surfaces,
but mostly on the insides.

One of the biggest limitations of latex caulk is that they cannot withstand
extreme temperature.

Therefore, if you live somewhere extremely hot or cold, or if the latex caulk is
exposed to direct midday sunlight, it might need application over and over. This is
the reason latex caulks are used mainly indoors, where the temperature is always in
control.

2. Acrylic Latex Caulk

This caulk is also called Painter’s caulk, as they are mostly used by
professional house painters. Painters use this caulk to seal off any holes or gaps on
walls before painting on it. Painter’s caulk can be used both indoors and outdoors
and can be washed clean with soap and water.

Besides, they are available in number of colors so painters can choose a color
of acrylic latex caulk that closely matches the actual color of the paint they are going
to use on the walls.

3. Vinyl Latex Caulk

 Vinyl latex caulk works somewhat like acrylic latex but are more durable. They
can also be applied under the final paint and can be washed thoroughly with soap
and water, but vinyl latex caulk with last decades longer than acrylic latex caulk. This
caulk can also be used outdoors and withstand harsh temperature and direct heat.

One negative point of vinyl latex caulk is that it is not very flexible, so
contraction and expansion can be an issue sometimes.

4. Silicone Caulk

Silicone caulk is the most common and popular caulk people are familiar with;
it is flexible, rubbery, and clear. Silicone caulk can be used on almost all different
kinds of surfaces, including tiles, metal, glass, and plastic. This caulk is
manufactured from 100% pure silicone and resistant to water and mold.

Silicone caulk is mostly used in sealing gaps and holes around bathtubs and
sinks, as it can resist water. However, silicone caulk cannot be painted on, so this
caulk is not used anywhere you want to paint. Silicone caulk can not be used on
wood or masonry.

5. Latex Silicone Caulk/Siliconized Latex Caulk

Since Latex caulk cannot be painted on and can not used outdoors, they are
not suitable for a number in repairing or construction projects.

Besides, siliconized caulk can not also be painted on. As an improvement on

both, siliconized latex caulks - a combination of both types of caulk - has been
manufactured that can be both painted on and used outdoors.

Besides, siliconized latex caulk can also be applied on brick and stones, and
is extremely durable, even under extreme weather conditions.

6. Butyl Rubber Sealants

These sealants or caulks are used in gutters, around metals and on masonry.
They can last anytime from 2 to 10 years and can withstand extreme conditions. This
is the only kind of caulk that can be used both inside and outside chimneys, and they
are sturdy enough to be used in foundations.

7. Polyurethane Foam Caulk

Polyurethane caulk or polyurethane sealants are generally used to seal

electric outputs, gaps, voids, and holes around insulation of a building. In fact, it is
the only kind of sealant that can be used directly in contact with electrical lines. This
sealant is flexible, easy to apply and quick to harden, and can be painted on.

8. Fireproof Caulk
 These are specialty caulks that are used in spaces that could be a fire hazard.
These caulks are used in both plumbing and electrical lines, but mostly in areas
where there is a chance of fire.

This caulk acts as a barrier in the spreading of fire and can help a lot in
containing fire. If you can seal off your home with fireproof caulk, you can stop toxic
gas, fire, and even smoke from entering your rooms.

9. Asphalt Caulk

Asphalt caulks look and smell exactly the same like the butyl caulk, and they
are perfect for outdoor use. However, asphalt caulk cannot withstand direct sunlight.
If used to seal and fill in the gaps between roof shingles and flashings, they need to
be somewhere the sun does not directly shine.

10. Modified Silicone Polymers

If you are working on vinyl, aluminum, cement and fiber cement, or wood
siding, modified silicone polymer is the caulk you need. This caulk has all the
components of a silicone caulk, a polyurethane caulk and other water-based caulks.

They are flexible and can be applied to wet surfaces, or materials that will
come in contact with water, i.e. windows, vents and doorways. You can also use
latex paint on modified silicone polymer caulks.

Choosing the Right Caulk

Choosing the right caulk depends on the project you have in mind. Usually
professionals like such as an architect, a construction worker, a house painter or a
landscape artist use the different kinds of caulks in their work, but they can also be
used for home repairs and last-minute jobs.

Here are the kind of caulks that you are going to need for different surfaces and
materials:

 If you are trying to apply caulk or sealant on surfaces that come in contact
with water or any other kind of liquid on a regular basis, you need either
polymer caulk or siliconized acrylic caulk. These two kinds of caulks are
used in bathtubs, sinks, showers and anywhere where there can be mildew or
mold growth.
 To completely seal off your rooms from external temperature, bad weather,
heat, rain, hail or storm, you need to apply butyl rubber caulk, polymer
caulk, painter’s caulk or acrylic latex caulk, or silicone polymer caulk.
These sealants are make your rooms completely air-tight and water-tight.
 For weatherproofing and waterproofing any structure from the outside, you
need the help of butyl rubber caulk, also known as gutter sealant or gutter
 caulk. You can also use asphalt caulk but only if the surface you use it on is
hidden from direct sunlight.
 For glass, you need either silicone caulk or siliconized acrylic caulk. It is
always to read the labels of these caulks to learn if they can be used on all
types of glass surfaces.
 For areas around pipes, and for help in plumbing, you need pure or 100%
silicone caulk. These silicone caulks cannot be painted on. If you find a
silicone caulk that can be painted on, it may not be 100% silicone based.
 For around and on metal surfaces, you require the help of a butyl rubber
caulk. This caulk is used on gutters and can be used outdoors.
 For fireplaces, chimneys or wood-burning stoves, you need fireproof caulk,
also known as refractory caulk.
 For anything to do with masonry, i.e. outdoor concrete surfaces, driveways
and stucco walls, you need butyl rubber caulks.
 For driveways, you can also use a polyurethane caulk, as they are
extremely sturdy and can take a lot of pressure and weight.
 For fixing cracks on your indoor walls or fixing your crown moldings, you need
acrylic latex.

All kinds of latex can be used on all surfaces to seal off holes and gaps, or to
make your home weather-proof and water-proof; however, if you can’t choose the
right sealant for the right surfaces, none of it will last.

The right caulk used on the right surfaces can last more than a few decades,
but only if you use the one you specifically need. Otherwise, it’ll crack and peel, and
you’ll have to reapply it again and again.

The right sealant and caulk can help save your home from a lot of trouble,
including toxic gas and fumes, water, cold and heat. It can help save your plumbing
and your electrical lines, and save you from a lot of accidents in the future.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites (With Possible

Materials for experiments/activities)

 Department of Education, K to 12 Industrial Arts – Plumbing (NC I)

Curriculum Guide May 2016, Pasig City, Philippines.

 Edward Jacob, Different Types of Caulk and Their Uses, CraftsInsider.

https://craftsinsider.com/different-types-of-caulk/.

 Tim Snyder, Tips for How to Caulk, This Old House.

 https://www.thisoldhouse.com/bathrooms/21015082/laying-down-a-
perfect-bead.

IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1 - Identification

Directions: Identify the following what is being described. Write your answers in
separate sheet of pad paper.

1. _______________ Works somewhat like acrylic latex but are more durable.
2. _______________ the most durable ones, and each application can last more
than 20 years of regular use. They can be used on almost any materials or
surfaces, but mostly on the insides.
3. _______________ These are specialty caulks that are used in spaces that could
be a fire hazard.
4. _______________This caulk has all the components of a silicone caulk, a
polyurethane caulk, and other water-based caulks.
5. _______________ These sealants or caulks are used in gutters, around metals
and on masonry. They can last anytime from 2 to 10 years and can withstand
extreme conditions.
6. _______________ As an improvement on both, siliconized latex caulks - a
combination of both types of caulk - has been manufactured that can be both
painted on and used outdoors.
7. _______________ This caulk is also called Painter’s caulk, as they are mostly
used by professional house painters.
8. _______________ Generally used to seal electric outputs, and gaps, voids, and
holes around insulation of a building.
9. _______________ Look and smell exactly same with butyl caulk, and they are
perfect for outdoor use.
10._______________ Most common and popular caulk people are familiar with; it is
flexible, rubbery, and clear.

V. Reflection

Why should you choose the right caulk to apply to your chosen surfaces to be
applied?
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VI. Answer Key

Activity 1
1. Vinyl Latex Caulk
2. Latex Caulk
3. Fireproof Caulk
4. Modified Silicone Polymers
5. Butyl Rubber Sealants
6. Siliconized Latex Caulk
7. Acrylic Latex Caulk
8. Polyurethane Foam Caulk
9. Asphalt Caulk
10. Silicone Caulk