If you want professional-looking trim, apply caulk before painting. This will give you that seamless finish by the time you've washed and packed away your paint brushes! I found that if I apply caulk after painting it collects dust more and it does start to yellow over time.Nov 2, 2020
Can you caulk and paint the same day?
Unless the packaging advises curing can continue after drying, don't paint over acrylic latex caulk until it has fully cured, which takes at least 24 hours.Mar 7, 2021
Should I caulk skirting before painting?
Before painting, I use decorators' caulk to fill in any gaps between the skirting board and walls, and down the side of window frames. ... Use the filler to help when painting edges, too: run filler along the edge at the top and bottom of walls, then rub it down. You're left with a nice clean edge to brush in.Feb 29, 2008
Can I caulk over paint?
Paintable caulk will accept finish coats of paint. If caulking next to an area that will not be painted and a neat joint is desired, use low-tack tape to mask off the surface.
Should I caulk baseboards before or after painting?
If you want professional-looking trim, apply caulk before painting. This will give you that seamless finish by the time you've washed and packed away your paint brushes!Nov 2, 2020
Can you paint right after caulking?
The majority of acrylic latex caulking can be painted within two to four hours of application. However, clear acrylic latex caulks must cure for seven to 14 days before you can paint them.