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Mike B7941 Asked 12 years ago

What sealant should I use for the base of a sink faucet? [solved]

I guess the title says it all. =) I'm planning to replace my kitchen sink faucet. What type of sealant should I use for the base of the new sink faucet?

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BrianK5071 Answered 12 years ago

Many facuets come with a rubber gasket, so you don't need any sealant, just install the gasket.

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Yup, read the instructions that come with the kitchen faucet before you go for the plumber's putty... you might not need any extra sealant. - Jeff Widmer 12 years ago
shirlock homes57794 Answered 12 years ago

the old standard is plumber's putty. this can be used on most surfaces and laminates. If your counter top is a natural stone, especially marble, plumber's putty could stain it. Check with the stone vendor to be sure to use the proper sealant that will not stain the counters.

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For the faucets I recently installed, they came with a plastic gasket, but also recommended that plumbers putty be used between the plastic and the sink. - MarkD 12 years ago
There are Plumbers Putty formulations that are non-staining (e.g. Sta-Put Ultra). They are also safe to use on plastics where a traditional oil-based Plumbers Putty would damage it. - myron-semack 11 years ago
Engineer20213259 Answered 12 years ago

Plumber's Putty. Read the manufacturer's instructions just in case. Plumbers Putty is less than 2 dollars at Home Depot so get it just in case (you won't be out much money either way).

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Joshua2190 Answered 1 week ago

How to caulk your faucet to the counter top

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