Silicone Vs Plumbers Putty - Love Plumbing & Remodel
May 6, 2016 · Plumber's putty for basket strainers, and here's why: if the sink users accidentally break the seal between the strainer and the sink, it will leak whenever there is water being held in the sink. …
Silicon or plumbers putty - Love Plumbing & Remodel
May 13, 2024 · I'm installing an acrylic tub (Duravit). For the drain and overflow, I'm torn between using traditional plumbers putty vs. silicon. I've been reading the pros and cons on reddit but there is no …
Gasket or putty under bathtub drain lip? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
May 4, 2009 · I'm installing a new lift and turn bathtub drain. The new drain is packaged with a rubber gasket, and the instructions seem to show that the gasket goes underneath the drain lip (on top of …
Plumbers putty or rubber gasket under sink flange (stainless steel sink ...
May 13, 2019 · The manufacturer of the new Garbage Disposal we are installing in a couple days says IF you have a stainless steel sink do not use plumber putty under the sink flange when installing, use …
Do You Use Plumber's Putty or Silicone under the Escutcheon Deck …
Dec 4, 2018 · Do you use a rope of plumber's putty or a bead of silicone under the deck plate rubber gasket? Would that add additional protection for leaking under the sink, or is that a bad idea for some …
Acrylic Tubs - Silicone vs Plumbers Putty - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Jan 6, 2017 · I have seen some so called stainfree plumbers puttys. Do you plumbing pros use silicone or stainfree plumbers putty? I feel like if the tub manufacturer says to use silicone then you will have …
Plumbers Putty and PVC - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Aug 14, 2008 · The putty will easily peel out of the threads; use a wire bristled brush and clean it. Plumber's putty has a petroleum base to it so if you left it in there for years, it would of definitely …
Plumber's Putty around rim of kitchen sink?? Formica countertop
Mar 11, 2008 · The putty will already keep the water out of the underside of the sink , if placed in properly. He will have a good argument as to why it shouldn't be changed. Some sinks that you buy …
Delta Acrylic Bathtub Drain Sealant - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Feb 14, 2017 · My solution was to put a thick bead of plumber's putty (non-petroleum based for the acrylic tub) between the drain and tub, AND ran a thick line of Blue Monster Thread Sealant around …
Kitchen sink strainer sealing question. - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Jun 25, 2012 · The gaskets go underneath the sink locknut. Plumbers putty under the sink strainer and I prefer teflon paste ontop of the gasket +top threads under the sink. Most others use putty or some no …