DAP

ALEX PLUS All Purpose Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone

Clear · US · not yet reviewed

Short answer

Paint-ready: 7–14 days after application.
Water-ready: 1 day after application.
Paint only after the caulk has turned completely clear.

Start the clock

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

Stated times

  • Water-ready1 day
  • Paint-ready7–14 days

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
  • Applies white and dries clear in about 7 to 14 days depending on joint depth, temperature and humidity. Paint only after it has turned clear.
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Paint-ready: Depends on joint depth, temperature and humidity
  • 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 Report outdated information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 PLUS All Purpose Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone?

DAP states: Allow caulk to dry clear (about 7–14 days) before painting with latex or oil-based paint. Conditions: Depends on joint depth, temperature and humidity. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

How long before ALEX PLUS All Purpose 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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