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All Purpose RTV 100% Silicone Sealant vs Silicone 1 Tub & Tile Sealant

Compare cure times, application limits, and real-conditions performance for DAP's All Purpose RTV 100% Silicone Sealant and GE's Silicone 1 Tub & Tile Sealant. Adjust the sliders below for your actual temperature and humidity.

SpecificationSilicone SealantTile Sealant
ManufacturerDAPGE
Full cure (lab)24h24h
Open time10 min10 min
Dry to touch20 min30 min
Min application temp-4°F32°F
Max application temp120°F120°F
Safety flagsSkinning riskSkinning risk

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Which should you choose for cure time?

  • - Both products list the same baseline full cure time of 24h, so temperature and humidity may be the deciding factors.
  • - All Purpose RTV 100% Silicone Sealant allows the lower minimum application temperature (-4°F).
  • - Deep silicone beads need extra full-cure margin even after the surface skins.

All Purpose RTV 100% Silicone Sealant has a 24h full cure time with a 10-minute open time.

Silicone 1 Tub & Tile Sealant has a 24h full cure time with a 10-minute open time.

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All Purpose RTV 100% Silicone Sealant data from manufacturer TDS · last verified May 2026.

Silicone 1 Tub & Tile Sealant data from manufacturer TDS · last verified Jun 2026.

Important: Results are estimates only. Always follow manufacturer instructions. Not suitable for structural, load-bearing, or safety-critical applications.