How do you attach a basket to a SS kitchen sink? I have seen some sites that recommend silicone and others that use putty. What's best?
SS Sink Basket? Putty or Silicone?
Nov 15, 2005
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"How do you attach a basket to a SS kitchen sink? I have seen some sites that recommend silicone and others that use putty. What's best? "
If you're talking about installing a drain into a sink, the only correct material is plumber's putty. Roll it into a long rope, about
1/4 inch in diameter, then place it around the drain. As you tighten the nut from below, the putty will slowly squeeze out, filling the gap and firmly seating the drain.
The ONLY correct material? Oh brother. Why do you say that? There a quite a few plumbers who no longer use plumber's putty.
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So what are the plumbers using?
*Some* plumbers are now using exactly what the OP noted: Silicone sealant.
news:1132071522.148007.140100
say that? There a
putty.
Silicone
Can that be un-done for replacement?
Bob
Bob wrote: ....
Yes, very easily. I've had to it before. It shears off like rubbery boogers. :) It stays as flexible as the first week it was installed, unlike the other stuff.
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