Can You Use Plumbers Putty On Granite

In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to properly use plumber s putty on a bathroom sink drain.

Can you use plumbers putty on granite.

If you read the instructions on regular plumbers putty it says to not use it on granite composite sinks. You can read the label as well. I ve seen corian sinks with terrible stains from regular plumbers putty and i didn t want that same thing to happen to my new granite sink. I would take the safe route and just use silicone since i ve seen what plumbers putty can do on granite.

That or make sure the putty that you are using is non staining. When you need to seal a sink rim faucet or drain there s no better choice. I am a dealer of stone sinks and we see this issue with stains. Easy to use and easy to remove plumber s putty creates a watertight seal that should never dry out.

Two different types of plumbers putty. And you should have a better idea of their similarities. Plumbers putty depending on the basket strainers some come with a rubber washer. And they surely use plumber s putty.

Unless the manufacturer of your composite says that it s safe it s best to just assume it isn t and treat it like you would regular granite. Now let s explain their differences in depth. By now you should have a clear idea of what putty and silicone offer. There are stain free forms of plumber s putty for use on stone and other porous materials.

Kitchen and bathroom fittings that were made 20 30 40 and even 50 years ago are still handling well enough. Plumber s putty starts out soft and pliable when you remove it from the container and it takes a long time to dry and harden. It will state not to use on natural stone marble granite ect. Cammie ne never never use plumbers putty on natural stone.

They do however make a plumbers putty that is made special for natural stone. Most of the time its recommended install with clear silicone. Sta put ultra plumber s putty is designed for use on granite stone marble and other porous surfaces. Sometimes its fine sometimes it leached oil into the sink or counter staining it.

The non stain kind worked very well for my silgranit sink. When installing a drain or garbage disposal you can use plumber s putty for cast iron porcelain and plastic sinks. Why is plumber s putty needed. Plumber s putty is petroleum based and can stain some materials such as granite.

Careful to buy the right putty if you have a stainless steel sink you can use either kind of putty if you have a granite composite sink you need putty that will not stain the sink. However i have seen many plumber s to try puty. You can even use plumber s putty for a stainless steel sink.