Dap 18324 Seal 'N Peel Removable Caulk, 10.1-Ounce

by DAP

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Unique removable weatherstrip caulk provides a watertight and weatherproof seal. Seals out drafts and moisture. Peels away easily when removal is desired. Won't damage painted surfaces. Interior/exterior use.

Product Description

Removable weatherstrip caulk is formulated for use as a seasonal weatherstripping. Provides a watertight, weatherproof, and fast drying seal against air and moisture. Apply to drafty windows and seasonally used doors. For interior or exterior use. Easily peels away from surface at end of the season. Adheres to glass, plastic, ceramics, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, drywall, concrete, vinyl, and painted surfaces. Other uses include: vents and fans, louvers, air conditioners, and more. Color: Clear. 10.1 fl. oz. cartridge.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 0.4 x 0.5 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002YVNOQ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 18324
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,846 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #10 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Adhesives & Sealers > Caulk > Silicone Caulk
  • #67 in Industrial & Scientific > Tapes, Adhesives & Sealants > Industrial Sealants
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great but watch out for fumes, November 28, 2006

By 

CaitlinS "Caitlin S." (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

I live in an apartment where the windows and doorwall leak terribly. Stapling plastic to the window trim is not a viable option because the apartment owner will charge me for having to replace or fix the window trim. I put this around the window and doorwall last night to seal the leaks. I immediately felt a difference in the temperature of the room and no more drafts. And it peels off and cleans up very easily. The only thing you have to be careful of is the fumes it leaves behind. I suggest you start with the biggest windows and leave the others open to air out the fumes as you seal up the remaining windows. Try to leave the window closest to a door last.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely works, but ventilation is essential, March 14, 2009

By 

Chris (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dap 18324 Seal 'N Peel Removable Caulk, 10.1-Ounce (Tools & Home Improvement)

Short review: Buy this, you won't regret it.

Long version:

My drafty old double-hung windows were so bad that we could rarely eat at our kitchen table because of the cold. Besides the draft along all sides, the top half of several windows would drop down about 1/4". That's a big space for heat to escape through when it's below freezing outside.

After doing much research, I thought this product seemed like the easiest and least expensive choice for my first attempt at saving some heating cost, and increasing our comfort level for the winter. After a season with it in place, I still believe this is true.

I installed the Seal N Peel in the beginning of October, and now it's March, so I've had plenty of time to evaluate its effectiveness. It has completely eliminated any draft whatsoever, and I will definitely be using it again next winter. Our oil consumption has decreased by somewhere between 5-11% compared to last year.

Of course that number doesn't mean much since the temperatures vary from season to season, but I am no less happy with the savings I've realized.

The fumes. There are reviews all over the web about the strength of the fumes, and they really are powerful. Ventilation will be necessary if you choose this product.

Again, ventilation will absolutely be necessary if you choose this product.

After a few seasons of nightmarish winters, I started looking into this early on in the season, and was able to get away with leaving all my doors open. I also have a few windows that crank closed, and decided that these didn't need sealing, so I was able to get some ventilation by having doors and windows open and pointing fans out these.

Even so, I estimate the fumes to be about equivalent to those of a full days worth of interior latex paint usage. You don't want to hang around and breathe the stuff. It took a good 8 hours to clear most of the smell, even with doors and windows open and using fans. There was still a fainter, noticeable smell lasting well into the day after I applied the product.

I hate to say it, but if you're reading this review and its already getting very cold, this probably isn't going to be a good solution for you this season. I still recommend grabbing some for next year and applying early.

I have what I believe are fairly large windows, 48x48 and 43x49, and each tube got me through a little more than one and a half windows. I laid it on pretty thick in order to try and keep that top half of the windows up. This was effective, but if you don't have such visibly large gaps to fill, or have smaller windows, you could easily get at least two windows done per tube.

My summary is that this is a definite buy, if and only if you are able to apply early enough to make arrangements for heavy ventilation.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The fumes are noxious!, November 3, 2008

By 

Anthony Pantliano "The Photo Guy" (New York State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dap 18324 Seal 'N Peel Removable Caulk, 10.1-Ounce (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used this temporary caulk on my drafty aluminum windows. It goes on smoothly, and any that you get on your hands is easily washed off. It seems to do a pretty good job keeping out the bulk of the drafts. It doesn't smell bad when you are applying it, however, the next 48 hours are terrible. The fumes are overpowering and obnoxious. Initially it stuck well to the aluminum window frames, however, as time passed it seemed to be coming off the windows. None of it has fallen off, but it seems to have come up in some places. I have not removed it yet so I cannot comment on removal yet.

04/01/09 Update: I just started removing the caulking from the window and it comes up easily and leaves no residue.

All in all... Apply it in sessions over a few weeks and make sure there is plenty of ventilation.