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Can you use caulk instead of plumbers putty?
No. Use the putty.
Can you use putty instead of wax ring?
The wax rings are preformed and cheaper and will not dry out as putty will.
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 can I effectively use putty for wood repair?
To effectively use putty for wood repair, first clean and prepare the damaged area. Then, apply the putty to fill in any cracks or holes, smoothing it out with a putty knife. Allow the putty to dry completely before sanding and painting or staining the repaired area for a seamless finish.
How can I effectively use putty for sink repairs and maintenance?
To effectively use putty for sink repairs and maintenance, first clean and dry the area around the sink. Then, knead the putty until it is pliable and apply it to the damaged area. Press the putty firmly into place and smooth it out with a putty knife. Allow the putty to dry completely before sanding or painting over it for a seamless finish.
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.
When is it not recommended to use plumber's putty?
Plumber's putty is not recommended for use on surfaces that are porous, such as granite, marble, or plastic, as it can cause staining or damage.
Why you use wall putty before paints?
Cement Plastered Walls can be made smooth using Wall putty and Paint consumption will be less when wall putty is used.
What did Astronauts on Apollo 8 use to keep their tools from floating?
They literally used Silly Putty.
How can I effectively use putty for sink drain repair?
To effectively use putty for sink drain repair, first clean and dry the area around the drain. Next, knead the putty until it is pliable and apply it around the drain opening. Press the putty firmly into place and smooth out any excess. Allow the putty to dry and harden before using the sink.
How to use plumber's putty on a kitchen sink?
To use plumber's putty on a kitchen sink, first clean and dry the area where the sink will be installed. Roll the putty into a rope shape and apply it around the edge of the sink drain opening. Press the sink into place and wipe away any excess putty. Allow the putty to set before using the sink.
Why to use putty and is there any difference between unix and putty?
putty is an application program; Unix is an operating system (they aren't the same thing). putty is a secure telnet replacement using ssh to encrypt the data transmission flow.
