Thanks for the info.
Plumbers putty marble.
Will not crack or shrink.
And just fyi.
Amazing sta put ultra plumbers putty.
China or a stainless steel sink.
You ll need to remove the faucets and remove the plumber s putty.
For these a water based silicone sealer is a better choice for anchoring the faucet and sealing the drain.
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Plumber s putty creates a waterproof seal around fixtures and faucets.
If you check the label on your plumber s putty you should see a note that says something to the effect.
Do not use on cultured marble.
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Plumber s putty is a soft flexible material that is used to create waterproof seals around fixtures and faucets.
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The oils will break down the gel.
Because linseed oil can stain porous surfaces you shouldn t use plumber s putty for granite sinks nor for marble ones.
The oily ingredients found in the compound can stain porous material such as marble and leave behind a yellowish mark.
Most of the marble used to create kitchen counters is synthetic or cultured marble not true marble.
They make a plumbers putty for use with marble etc.
Pumbers putty is best used on vit.
Plumber s putty can and will cause staining on any of the cultured products such as cultured marble granite and onyx.
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.
Once removed clean the surface in the area.