May 6, 2016 · Same for tub drains. Putty for the strainer, nothing on the rubber seal between tub and tub drain. I reserve Silicone for shower drains. On lav pop-ups, pipe dope on the threads …

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 …

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 …

Feb 10, 2006 · If it leaks without the putty, it will also leak with putty. There is little putty under the flange, because it only takes a small amount to keep the water from leaking past the flange, …

Jan 14, 2010 · If you prefer to use putty for these types of installations, then there is a special type of putty called Sta Put® Ultraâ„¢ Putty that can be used when regular putty can't. Jadnashua …

Jan 25, 2009 · Plumber putty, if that's what it is, is not used for caulking. It is used as a sealer under sink and tub drains. There are several kinds of caulking that could be used, silicone is …

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 …

Sep 25, 2009 · Don't use Silicone, grout, plaster or putty. Putty is just some clay with oil in it. It's the worst thing you could use. Clear PolySeamSeal, it's in the painting department. The shims …

May 3, 2008 · Pipe dope is a gooey paste that is used on threaded pipe joints. Teflon tape is used for the same purpose, and some plumbers use both at the same time. Plumbers putty is use …

Feb 14, 2017 · NOTE: Drain/overflow assembly should be sized for 16 1/2” (41.91 cm) deep bathtub. ! Plumber’s putty will degrade bathtub material. Do not use plumber’s putty to seal …