Plumbers Putty On Marble

Plumbers putty on cultured marble discussion in plumbing forum professional diy advice started by bigrob nh aug 26 2008.

Plumbers putty on marble.

Yes plumber s putty will cause a marble stain and should not be used. For setting frames faucets and basket strainers use this oatey 9 oz. Sta put ultra plumber s putty designed for use with porous and natural stone surfaces ideal for granite marble quartz sandstone travertine and corian solid surface non staining oil free formula stays flexible and will not harden or crack. Fit the drain or fixture into its appropriate place and this will ensure a watertight fit and limit the chances of having a leak.

The stain can be removed through a marble cleaning technique known as poulticing most of the marble used to create kitchen counters is synthetic or cultured marble not true marble. Plumber s putty creates a waterproof seal around fixtures and faucets. In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to properly use plumber s putty on a bathroom sink drain. And like clay the putty dries and hardens after it is out of its container long enough.

Stain free plumber s putty on granite marble quartz sandstone and other natural porous materials. A seal made with plumber s putty may fail down the road if the putty becomes brittle and it. Plumber s putty literally is a putty similar to the clay you may have played with as a child. For this reason plumber s putty should not be used on naturally absorbent surfaces such as marble.

However if the damage has already been done do not worry. The oily ingredients found in the compound can stain porous material such as marble and leave behind a yellowish mark. You ll need to remove the faucets and remove the plumber s putty. Once removed clean the surface in the area.

Gently ease the putty into a ring that matches the circumference of the drain or bottom of the faucet fixture. Plumber s putty is used to create seals around faucets and drains.