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No. Use the putty.
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What is an alternative to plumbers putty?
You can use silicone as a substitute, but plumbers putty is simpler and far easier to clean up. 100% SILICONE
Can you use plumbers putty with plastic pipes or marble fixtures?
Oils from putty soak into and discolor marble. Putty not used when putting pipe together.
How do you use plumbers putty on faucet?
Put putty under outer edge of faucet base and fasten to sink. Remove excess putty after fastening faucet.
Which type of putty is the most suitable for replacing a small window?
The best putty to use for this job is simple glazing putty. This is considered to be far easier to work with than caulk. It also lasts longer and will not shrink with time.
Can you use putty instead of wax ring?
The wax rings are preformed and cheaper and will not dry out as putty will.
Do you need to use plumber's putty if your faucet escutcheon plate has a rubber gasket?
It sounds like you are installing a new faucet. If that is the case read the manufacturer's instructions. If you are re-installing an older faucet, using the plumbers putty doesn't hurt.
Can i use silcon caulk on an epdm roof?
Instead of using any ordinary caulk, use Rubex Caulk. Rubex MS is a highly weather resistant and paintable caulk. It is very effective in sealing around our RV's vents AC's and corners. In addition, common applications include preparation for the Liquid EPDM Rubber around windows and door frames, flashing, and joint-filling.
How do you remove plumbers putty?
Get a candle and use it to heat your putty knife. It will slice though the old putty like butter. Just keep reheating the knife. The best way to soften plumber's putty is to add a little linseed oil and allow it to sit overnight. Knead the putty thoroughly. This won't do if you're in a hurry, so you could try to hurry it along by kneading it with a very small amount of linseed oil (use gloves). Remember to keep the consistency a little bit thicker than Play Doh.
What is the best brand of caulking to use with bathroom tile?
Polyseamseal silicone caulk would be the best caulking to use with bathroom tile, if you're not going to pain the caulk. If you desire to paint the caulk, MAPEI latex caulk would be best to use with the bathroom tile.
How do you remove caulk from linoleum?
If the caulk is dried and cracking, or already separating from the linoleum, this is fairly easy. Use a thin putty knife or utility knife (carpenter's knife) to gently separate the caulk from the linoleum and other surfaces. Be careful not to scratch tubs or sinks with knife, and be very careful not to cut the linoleum.If the caulk does not separate easily using this method, i.e, it is indistinguishable from the linoleum, then you will have to try other means. I have tried using plastic tools to avoid damaging the linoleum, but that seems to result in damaging and pulling up some parts of the linoleum as well as the caulk. I think the best approach here is to VERY CAREFULLY use a utility blade to slide between the caulk and the linoleum - trying to separate the two. Once you have accomplished this, you can go back and use other tools as described above to complete the job.
How do you Remove caulk from tile?
a screw driver and hammer-be careful not to scratch the tile or a chisel or putty knife and a hammer- test it out and see what works best for you- you can also just remove half of it and re caulk to make it look clean
How do you caulk mobile home windows?
I use 100% silicon on the outside of the windows, and Alex ll caulk on inside.
