A clay-like substance called plumber's putty is the most popular choice for sealing sink drains, but you can also use silicone caulk.Oct 5, 2020
How do you reseal a bathroom sink drain?
Make sure the depressed area around the sink drain is also clear of any built-up material. Afterwards, apply a bead of silicone caulk around the drain hole in the sink. Then, apply a second bead along the underside of the drain flange.
Do you need plumbers putty for a bathroom sink drain?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFf83YZApRc
How do you replace a bathroom sink seal?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkWS8vnUA4s
How do you replace an O ring in a bathroom sink?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRV8MnGK-ro
How do you replace a rubber seal on a faucet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASoVLsq-nmM
Which way does gasket go on drain pipe?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b0asFPDzfA
Where does the fiber gasket go?
The fiber gasket goes under the sink between no. 4 & 2. Between 2 & 3 is the sink itself. The fiber gasket keeps 4 and the sink from making direct contact with eachother.
Should I use plumbers putty with a rubber gasket?
No. Plumbers putty is old school. Many plumbers use only the rubber gasket included with faucets, pop-ups and tub wastes. Plumbers putty is cheap but it will dry out and crack quicker than rubber gaskets.
Where do washers go on sink drain?
A: The rubber black washer goes directly below the sink, then the paper washer, then the nut.
How do you seal a kitchen sink drain?
- Remove old sealant. Scrape it off with a putty knife or cutting tool. ...
- Clean the area. Avoid exposing the surface to water. ...
- Prepare the silicone sealant. ...
- Apply the sealant. ...
- Smooth the sealant. ...
- Remove excess sealant. ...
- Wait for the sealant to dry.