Just put a new countertop in all by myself, & now have to put my sink back in. is the stuff plumbers putty or is it something altogether different?
2006-11-01 10:06:45 · 20 answers · asked by Krista B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
CAULKING..... Spread it on the bottom edge of the sink all the way around before you set it on the counter top. Take a damp cloth or sponge and wipe up any excess that might still be left on the edges before it drys. you can use the PLUMBERS PUTTY to install the faucet if you'd like. If you go to any home improvement store they will help you with most questions.
2006-11-01 10:17:31 · answer #1 · answered by U Looking At Me & Me Looking At U 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Plumbers Putty
2006-11-03 15:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by bob r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plumber's Putty
2006-11-01 20:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what the sink is made of. If it is porcelain ,plumber's putty will work. Stainless steel needs an adhesive silicone caulk. It is a good idea to caulk around both for a better seal.
2006-11-01 18:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by brian d 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Plumbers Putty. it stays soft, pliable and waterproof for a LONG time. caulk and silicone and the like will get hard and leak over time. I used plumber's putty, and it worked great. i would check with a plumbing supply place if you are unsure. you get a lot of different answers here, so i would go to the source. ask a plumber or plumbers supply.
2006-11-01 19:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by forjj 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I put a new bathroom (china) sink over on top of the counter and place bathtub caulking in between (the type that turns hard). It never leaked, but years later when we replaced the counter top, we discovered that the sink could not be removed without breaking everything. The proper thing for this type of sink was tho caulk only around the edge of the sink. I would still use the same type of caulking.
2006-11-01 23:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by mklwis 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use clear silicone caulk. Spread it on the bottom edge of the sink, all the way around, before you set it on the countertop. Take a damp cloth, and wipe up any excess that might be there.
2006-11-01 18:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by puzzledinphx. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First guy is right. I worked for a plumber. You turn the sink over and put it all around the edge before you drop it in.
2006-11-01 18:10:46 · answer #8 · answered by Big V 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is called plumbers putty.
2006-11-03 20:03:25 · answer #9 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Caulk
It usually comes in a tube that you insert into something that looks like a gun then you squeeze the trigger and apply a lining over the openings to prevent leaks.
Try Home Depot or Lowes.
2006-11-01 18:08:39 · answer #10 · answered by Mister Jay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋