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 …

Feb 10, 2006 · Putty will not seal Try to get another person to help you hold the drain down, while attaching the plate on the bottom. You have to put a lot of putty between it and the tub on the …

Jan 11, 2024 · About two years ago, I redid the strainers on my kitchen sinks. Removed the old strainers, completely cleaned everything out, put down a liberal amount of fresh plumber's …

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 …

May 3, 2008 · Plumbers putty is use when installing sink drains. It is a soft putty that will compress to seal between the flange and the sink. Some new materials require silicon, but that's another …

Sep 20, 2023 · How can I differentiate between silicon and plumber's putty? Does it even matter? Secondly, assuming it is silicon, is it safe for me to cut off the silicon I can reach, turn the drain …

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 …

May 2, 2010 · Back to the question>>> plumbers putty is never used on threads of any kind. PIPE DOPE, also called pipe thread paste, is what to use. Great White, Megaloc, Rectorseal …

Apr 12, 2009 · I have a patio fountain that came with a large rubber stopper(2.5 dia x 1.25" thick) and a short roll of green colored putty on a roll. The stopper is tapered, a hole in the center …

Mar 11, 2019 · Installing a drop in sink with granite countertops. Can't find directions anywhere on Blanco's site specifying to use plumber's putty or silicone. Also unsure about sealant between …