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All Purpose Silicone 1 Window & Door Sealant vs LIFETIME Ultra 230 Premium Elastomeric Acrylic Sealant

Compare cure times, application limits, and real-conditions performance for GE's All Purpose Silicone 1 Window & Door Sealant and Red Devil's LIFETIME Ultra 230 Premium Elastomeric Acrylic Sealant. Adjust the sliders below for your actual temperature and humidity.

SpecificationDoor SealantAcrylic Sealant
ManufacturerGERed Devil
Full cure (lab)24h72h
Open time10 min10 min
Dry to touch30 min60 min
Min application temp32°F40°F
Max application temp120°F90°F
Safety flagsSkinning riskNone

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Which should you choose for cure time?

  • - All Purpose Silicone 1 Window & Door Sealant has the faster baseline full cure (24h vs 72h).
  • - All Purpose Silicone 1 Window & Door Sealant allows the lower minimum application temperature (32°F).
  • - Deep silicone beads need extra full-cure margin even after the surface skins.

All Purpose Silicone 1 Window & Door Sealant has a 24h full cure time with a 10-minute open time.

LIFETIME Ultra 230 Premium Elastomeric Acrylic Sealant has a 72h full cure time with a 10-minute open time.

These products serve different purposes — check each product's individual page for full substrate compatibility details before deciding.

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All Purpose Silicone 1 Window & Door Sealant data from manufacturer TDS · last verified May 2026.

LIFETIME Ultra 230 Premium Elastomeric Acrylic 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.