Plumbers Putty Marble

100 silicone caulk should be used on cultured marble tops because of the oils in the putty.

Plumbers putty marble.

Do not use on cultured marble. 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. 98 received 0 votes on 0 posts leak in basket drain.

Plumber s putty creates a waterproof seal around fixtures and faucets. If you check the label on your plumber s putty you should see a note that says something to the effect. Most of the marble used to create kitchen counters is synthetic or cultured marble not true marble. Yes plumber s putty will cause a marble stain and should not be used.

Once removed clean the surface in the area. 3 03 08 07 10 38 am b. The oils will break down the gel. Thanks for the info.

I had a feeling that might be the issue. Will not crack or shrink. For setting frames faucets and basket strainers use this oatey 9 oz. Plumber s putty is a soft flexible material that is used to create waterproof seals around fixtures and faucets.

They make a plumbers putty for use with marble etc. And just fyi. Because linseed oil can stain porous surfaces you shouldn t use plumber s putty for granite sinks nor for marble ones. China or a stainless steel sink.

Pumbers putty is best used on vit. The oily ingredients found in the compound can stain porous material such as marble and leave behind a yellowish mark. For these a water based silicone sealer is a better choice for anchoring the faucet and sealing the drain.