DAP

ALEX FAST DRY Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone

White · US · not yet reviewed

Short answer

Paint-ready: 20 minutes after application.
Water-ready: 1 day after application.

Start the clock

When did you apply it?
Outdoors, temperature
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Working time ends5 minutes
  • Tack-free15 minutes
  • Paint-ready20 minutes
  • Return to service1 day
  • Water-ready1 day

From DAP data sheet · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Not stated in the data sheet
  • The manufacturer says cooler temperatures and higher humidity slow dry time, and to allow additional dry time in high humidity or cool conditions, but gives no correction factor.
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Paint-ready: Applies to brush/roller application of latex paint; allow more time in high humidity or cool conditions
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Questions

How long before you can paint ALEX FAST DRY Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone?

DAP states: Paint-ready in 20 minutes with brush or roller; spray paint may be applied immediately. Conditions: Applies to brush/roller application of latex paint; allow more time in high humidity or cool conditions. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

How long before ALEX FAST DRY Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone can get wet?

DAP states: Water-ready time: 24 hours. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

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