Kitchen Sink Install - Calk vs. Putty
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02-22-08, 11:14 AM
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Kitchen Sink Install - Calk vs. Putty
I am getting new countertops and replacing my kitchen sink with a somewhat used stainless steal sink. Is it best to seal the edges with plumbers putty or silicone calk? I am worried if I over-calk, that I may ruin my new laminate countertops but I want to do what I need to do to get the best seal.
thanks for the input
thanks for the input
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02-23-08, 09:58 AM
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Risky risky risky business in the hands of a novice. In fact, a license should be required for anyone to use 100% silicone caulk on anything.
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02-23-08, 10:39 AM
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I dunno, that silicone stuff can be pretty bad. Knew a guy, who heard about a guy that caulked his main breaker shut for his Nimbus 2000. And since he didn't have a complete wiring diagram for his house, with lines and arrows and numbers for which breaker fed which light fixture and outlet..well, then when his spangler valve wouldn't open, he had to call his cell phone provider on his landline!!
I don't think it gets much worse than that.
BTW, just jerkin a few chains there...lol
I don't think it gets much worse than that.
BTW, just jerkin a few chains there...lol
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Will mineral spirits affect the finish of my new laminate countertops? They are dark with a glossy/textured finish. If I mess these up, I might need a place to live for a few months!
jd
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02-23-08, 01:28 PM
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Jay,
Mineral spirits shouldn't affect your counter at all. Just dampen a rag, wipe off any excess caulk, then use a dry rag.
You'll be using some 'Counter top magic' or similar cleaner polish in a few months anyway.
Remember, they're counter tops, a work surface. Not a fine antique table worth $200K. Just like that first ding, dent, or scratch on a new car, the first cut or ding on the countertop may sting.
Mineral spirits shouldn't affect your counter at all. Just dampen a rag, wipe off any excess caulk, then use a dry rag.
You'll be using some 'Counter top magic' or similar cleaner polish in a few months anyway.
Remember, they're counter tops, a work surface. Not a fine antique table worth $200K. Just like that first ding, dent, or scratch on a new car, the first cut or ding on the countertop may sting.
