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SFVdave
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Jun 22, 2022

New bathroom sink replacement bead sealer

I am replaceing my bathroom sink and it has a white gooey paste like bead around it making it difficult to pull off. I have it all cleaned up and the new sink ready to go in. What's the bead? Does look like a very soft version of plumbers putty. Can't used Dicor or anything that will dry hard.
  • First you need to tell us what type of sink. Stainless that has clips to draw it down tight or self rimming that just sets in place?????
  • SFVdave wrote:
    Dutch_12078 wrote:
    RV manufacturers often use the same butyl putty tape to install sinks that they use to install doors, windows, vents, etc.

    LLPT Butyl Seal Putty Tape White 1 Inch


    Thanks, I have a roll on hand.


    That's good then. If you've used the putty before, then you're probably aware that i may squeeze out for a time, calling for retightening until it settles down. That's the same as using plumbers putty. Over the years I've used the two pretty much interchangeably depending on which I had on hand when needed.
  • Not sure what type of sealant was used, but in the stick house, I've used a clear plumbers putty w/ very good results. Had to scrape off anything left w/ a razor blade 1st before installing sink then the putty.

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