Caulk around outlet boxes for a tight seal.
Seal between wall and floor apartment.
Then nail ion place run a bead of caulk on each side where the trim meets the wall ceiling floor let it all dry and then paint as you wish.
Apply caulk or tape to seal cracks and gaps in the wall.
Between the floor and wall.
If your landlord allows it use caulk to completely seal these cracks so smoke can t enter through them.
Fill in cracks in floorboards.
Run a continuous bead of caulk along the gap and smooth it with a.
In the basement and laundry room floor drains.
Depending on the length of the gap it should be between 30 unlimited with factors such as brand of product region you live in and quality.
You must seal all gaps between floor and walls with hydraulic cement to prevent seepage see more on this in step 4.
Squeeze the trigger to leave a 1 4 inch bead of caulking inside the gap.
A closed cell foam backer rod and polyurethane sealant can create the seal you desire closing the joint while continuing to flex as the concrete moves in place.
Place weatherstrip under doors.
In the basement or crawl space.
When concrete floors cure they shrink and pull away from the wall allowing a space for water to enter.
Why you can t just seal the gap between your basement floor and wall it may seem like an obvious solution to simply seal the cove joint to prevent water from breaching into your home.
However it s not that simple.
Inside closets near the floor corners.
Around the pipes under sinks and washing machines.
Around floor vents and dryer vents.
Place the tip of the caulking gun into the gap between the wall and subfloor.
Install weatherstripping along the leading edge of windows.
Around the pipes going to hot water heaters and furnaces.
Put up storm windows.
In the short term a sealant applied along this gap between your basement floor and wall may prevent leakage.
Slide the caulking gun along the wall to leave.
Water seepage can also occur at the floor wall joint.