- Oil or resin based caulking - exterior use, but is not stable
- Latex-based caulking - interior use, shrinks slightly over time
- Butyl Rubber - exterior use on masonry, but shrinks
- Nitrile Rubber - exterior masonry and metal, shrinks but is durable
- Neoprene Rubber - concrete and most other surfaces, is paintable and durable
- Silicone caulking - bonds to glass, metal and ceramics, moisture resistant and durable
- Polysulfide caulking - bonds to primed surfaces, doesn't shrink and is durable - for sealing flat roofs and asphalt
- Polyurethane caulking - air sealing except polyethylene
- Acoustical sealant - air sealing polyethylene vapour barriers
- Siliconized acrylic caulking - interior air sealing and finish