Silicone caulking or acrylic caulking????

 

Silver Member
Username: Thomas_g

NM

Post Number: 912
Registered: Oct-05
I was wondering if u have to use silicone caulking when sealing an enclosure. Can it just be regular acrylic caulk?? Will it make a difference in sound?? Thanx guyz.
 

Silver Member
Username: Logan__tille

Hamilton, Indiana United states

Post Number: 210
Registered: Feb-06
i used both but i like silicone alot better
 

Silver Member
Username: Thomas_g

NM

Post Number: 913
Registered: Oct-05
kool so it shouldnt make much of a difference right? Im tryin to figure out if im making my enclosures right for some reason my stuff doesnt sound right in my opinion, but it still sound good. This is what i use: 3/4 mdf board, acrylic caulking, and about 1.5-1.75"(dont remember) screws. Can some one give me tips on making enclosures and if they know wuts wrong if anything is wrong.
 

Silver Member
Username: Logan__tille

Hamilton, Indiana United states

Post Number: 211
Registered: Feb-06
it shouldnt, but acrlic caulk tends to shirk sometimes
 

Silver Member
Username: Thomas_g

NM

Post Number: 914
Registered: Oct-05
kool thanx bro.
 

Gold Member
Username: Southernrebel

Monroe, Louisiana USA

Post Number: 2980
Registered: Mar-04
glue your box together, dont just use screws. Elmers wood glue is great!
(Gorilla glue will work, but it you use it make sure you use a VERY small layer...it expands as it dries)

also, when you caulk the box...run a small bead around the corners and use your finger to smooth it out. (kinda push it into the corners)
 

Silver Member
Username: Thomas_g

NM

Post Number: 933
Registered: Oct-05
Kool thanx marshall i usually do do that with my finger. Do i have to glue it?? Thanx.
 

Gold Member
Username: Rovin

Trinidad & T...

Post Number: 8002
Registered: Jul-05
i use LIQUID NAILS 4 both gluing & sealing - works gr8 ! ...........
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