Plumbers Putty Marble

The oily ingredients found in the compound can stain porous material such as marble and leave behind a yellowish mark.

Plumbers putty marble.

Pumbers putty is best used on vit. For these a water based silicone sealer is a better choice for anchoring the faucet and sealing the drain. 3 03 08 07 10 38 am b. And just fyi.

I had a feeling that might be the issue. They make a plumbers putty for use with marble etc. Plumber s putty creates a waterproof seal around fixtures and faucets. The oils will break down the gel.

Once removed clean the surface in the area. Yes plumber s putty will cause a marble stain and should not be used. Most of the marble used to create kitchen counters is synthetic or cultured marble not true marble. If you check the label on your plumber s putty you should see a note that says something to the effect.

For setting frames faucets and basket strainers use this oatey 9 oz. 100 silicone caulk should be used on cultured marble tops because of the oils in the putty. Because linseed oil can stain porous surfaces you shouldn t use plumber s putty for granite sinks nor for marble ones. While we strive to ensure every product we label as made in the usa really is 100 made in the usa it is also important to understand that sometimes manufacturers make changes to their products or for various reasons may receive components or materials that they would normally purchase domestically from an overseas supplier and they don.

Stain free plumber s putty on granite marble quartz sandstone and other natural porous materials. China or a stainless steel sink. 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.

Will not crack or shrink. Plumber s putty is a soft flexible material that is used to create waterproof seals around fixtures and faucets. Do not use on cultured marble.