Plumbers Putty Marble

And just fyi.

Plumbers putty marble.

Plumber s putty is a soft flexible material that is used to create waterproof seals around fixtures and faucets. The oily ingredients found in the compound can stain porous material such as marble and leave behind a yellowish mark. Do not use on cultured marble. For setting frames faucets and basket strainers use this oatey 9 oz.

Amazing sta put ultra plumbers putty. Plumber s putty can and will cause staining on any of the cultured products such as cultured marble granite and onyx. If you check the label on your plumber s putty you should see a note that says something to the effect. Pumbers putty is best used on vit.

Stain free plumber s putty on granite marble quartz sandstone and other natural porous materials. Because linseed oil can stain porous surfaces you shouldn t use plumber s putty for granite sinks nor for marble ones. Thanks for the info. The oils will break down the gel.

Once removed clean the surface in the area. For these a water based silicone sealer is a better choice for anchoring the faucet and sealing the drain. 98 received 0 votes on 0 posts leak in basket drain. You ll need to remove the faucets and remove the plumber s putty.

Yes plumber s putty will cause a marble stain and should not be used. Will not crack or shrink. I had a feeling that might be the issue. They make a plumbers putty for use with marble etc.

Plumber s putty creates a waterproof seal around fixtures and faucets. 100 silicone caulk should be used on cultured marble tops because of the oils in the putty. While we strive to ensure every product we label as made in the usa really is 100 made in the usa it is also important to understand that sometimes manufacturers make changes to their products or for various reasons may receive components or materials that they would normally purchase domestically from an overseas supplier and they don.