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darlingtontrio's avatar
May 23, 2014

self leveling vs non leveling caulk

I have been using self leveling caulk to try and seal some spot on my roof. I stopped my Camping World on my way home today and picked up 2 tubes of non-leveling caulk, not realizing the non-leveling until I got home.

Now my questions, I know the self leveling does what it says. Does the non-leveling just mean I need to level it myself?
  • poppin_fresh wrote:
    I have found that even the "self leveling" stuff doesn't necessarily flatten out like the stuff they use at the factory. I have had to help it smooth it out some, but in general I dont worry too much about it since its on the roof and not visible any way.
    ditto.. I like the self leveling finish better than non-leveling
  • I have found that even the "self leveling" stuff doesn't necessarily flatten out like the stuff they use at the factory. I have had to help it smooth it out some, but in general I dont worry too much about it since its on the roof and not visible any way.
  • calamus wrote:
    Yes it is stiff and you can place it on vertical surfaces.


    Thanks. I have some sides that need some caulking too. For $10 a tube, I hope it is good.
  • Yes it is stiff and you can place it on vertical surfaces.