The Saturday Morning Plumber’s Quiz: Can You Name These 20 Hardcore Plumbing Tools?

Which pliable, non-hardening clay compound is rolled in your hands to seal sink drains and faucet bases?

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Plumber's Putty is a pliable clay-like compound. It remains soft for years, creating a waterproof seal between sink strainers/faucets and the ceramic or stainless steel bowl rim. Note: It should not be used on porous stone like granite.

Which pliable, non-hardening clay compound is rolled in your hands to seal sink drains and faucet bases?

Polyurethane caulking adhesive

Plumber’s Putty

Epoxy mold clay

Silicone grease paste

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