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   Guest_ | Aug 17, 2000 03:39am | #1

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   Self leveling urethane in a big caulk tube. Will need to use backer rod sized for the gap or the urethane will flow to china. Ask the supplier about directions on both. Area should be level or close as this stuff comes out thin and does seek its own level. Limestone color is lite grey. You could do the same with urethane caulk but the self leveling needs no tooling. There's no saving whats left, so forget about capping it more than a day. Cleans up with thinner. It's messy on the user (can be) don't touch it and have something ready to catch the tube that doesn't stop (for awhile). Best of luck. This stuff lasts.

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   Guest_ | Aug 17, 2000 05:20am | #2

   *Paul, Calvin's suggestion is an excellent one, however if the spot you are wanting to seal is where a wall is running parallel to the stairs you may end up with a big puddle og self levelling sealant at the bottom of the stairs. (this has happened to me)If this is the case then go ahead and use regular urethane caulk, (N.P.-1 by sonneborne, or "chem-caulk" by bostick) As Calvin said, it is a little bit harder to work with and can be quite messy if you aren't careful, but it will stay put in a vertical situation and will permanently seal the gap for you. Good luck!

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   Guest_ | Aug 17, 2000 12:34pm | #4

   *Sorry, I missed the step. Mark is not bs-ing, there will be a large puddle. The reg. urethane caulk from a masonry supply is the ticket. Sonneborn has a cpl of colors. If you find Dymonic, color range is bigger. Check the shelf life, it should not be hard to get it out of the tube. Make sure the surface is clean and dry.

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   Paul_Whipkey | Aug 17, 2000 12:34pm | #3

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   I have seen a joint sealant used where concrete sidewalks meet masonry buildings, and in similar situations. I need to seal one inch+ cracks between masonry steps and masonry wall. What is an appropriate product, such as the one I mentioned having seen (above)? Where can I find such a product?