Putty Analogs. Sep 25, 2009 · I was considering using grout or plaster on the t
Sep 25, 2009 · I was considering using grout or plaster on the toilet base with plumber's putty as a distant third choice. I think grout would look best and be most durable but may be hard to remove from the tile later when I change toilets. PIPE DOPE, also called pipe thread paste, is what to use. May 2, 2010 · Back to the question>>> plumbers putty is never used on threads of any kind. Sep 29, 2005 · Often a bead of putty on top of the wax ring will be used to ensure a good seal. 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. 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. Why are you having to gain access to your cleanouts so often? Problem drain? Mar 11, 2008 · The putty will already keep the water out of the underside of the sink , if placed in properly. Should I re-install the basket assembly with silicone sealant? Aug 19, 2021 · Thinking about putting in a new faucet and stopper for the bathroom sink, I discovered what looks to be plumbers putty around the compression nut on the p-trap. As weeks go by, the stuff seems to absorb water and swells out. . Great White, Megaloc, Rectorseal Tplus2, are some good ones. For instance, in the triple sinks in a bar, used for washing glasses. Plumbers putty is no different. 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 the rubber gasket they provide instead. This is different from using it to set the base of the toilet. Some sinks that you buy will come with strips of putty (6 pieces , 12" long) to place as a sealant between the sink and the countertop. Plumber's putty has a petroleum base to it so if you left it in there for years, it would of definitely turned yellow over time. If I remove the oozed-out stuff it keeps coming out (over time). 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 the tub). The old drain had putty in that location. I've cleaned out all the old putty, and I found Jul 27, 2008 · I used plumber's putty under the flange of my metal basket strainer in my stainless kitchen sink. He will have a good argument as to why it shouldn't be changed. Aug 14, 2008 · The putty will easily peel out of the threads; use a wire bristled brush and clean it. Well, I understand they are the manufacturer, but I am more May 4, 2009 · I'm installing a new lift and turn bathtub drain.