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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jul 27, 2008 · I used plumber's putty under the flange of my metal basket strainer in my stainless kitchen sink. As weeks go by, the stuff seems to absorb water and swells out. If I remove the …

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 …

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 …

Dec 10, 2011 · I'm installing my new drain kit to my new shower pan and the instructions say to put silicone between the drain and the pan. I've always used plumbers putty but I should I use …

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 …

Sep 29, 2005 · Often a bead of putty on top of the wax ring will be used to ensure a good seal. This is different from using it to set the base of the toilet.