What is the best silicone for kitchen sink?
Summary
When it comes to sealing your kitchen sink, selecting the right silicone is key, and our forum users have shared their insights. Many users emphasize the importance of using a kitchen and bathroom-specific silicone for its waterproof properties. They've also shared tips for application, including applying a small bead to fill the gap and using a wet finger and sponge to create a smooth, clean finish. Some forum users also recommend methods for removing old caulk and preparing the surface for a fresh application to ensure a long-lasting seal.
Here's what our forum users are saying:
- "First of all, you need to use kitchen and bathroom silicone..." -- Termite, DIYChatroom
- One user is considering using this product: GE GE284 Silicone Kitchen -- ken33xx, DIYChatroom
- "Caulk neatly, then spritz everything with the alcohol... then tool, if needed. No silicone will stick to anything wet with alcohol. At least that's with 100% silicone. Not sure about your Silicone II." -- XSleeper, DIYChatroom
- "Make sure the area is clean and dry." -- Nealtw, DIYChatroom
Post Mentions
- I'm thinking about using this: https://www.amazon.com/GE-GE284-Silicone-Kitchen-Squeeze/dp/B000PSE46S/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2NWV56QP4FGOU&keywords=ge+advance+clear+silicone+kitchen+and+bath&qid=1674346512&sprefix=ge+advance+clear+silicone+kitchen+and+bath%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3
- I just borrowed this from google. Using a small putty knife, toothbrush, and/or the hook end of a 5-in-1 painter's tool (see picture below), scrape any remaining bits of caulk lose (this step, too, requires a bit of patience). Step 4. Clean the surface using alcohol. Then kill any mold or...
- Make it right Mike !
- First of all, you need to use kitchen and bathroom silicone. What you want to do is fill the void, not get caulk on the sink. I'd suggest applying a small bead, doing your best to get it in the gap. Don't worry about how it looks. Next, use a wet finger to form the caulk. The majority of...
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- I recently put in new countertops (wood/butcherblock) and a new kitchen sink. All was well with the install and it all looked beautiful. I ran a little clear silicone on the edges of the sink (a top mount) and probably used a bit too much but otherwise, looked great. Well, this weekend, I did...
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- Rubbing alcohol. Caulk neatly, then spritz everything with the alcohol... then tool, if needed. No silicone will stick to anything wet with alcohol. At least that's with 100% silicone. Not sure about your Silicone II.
- If using plumber’s putty, the non-staining type is much much better than the regular type. The regular type gets crumbly and crusty with age. The non-staining type stays flexible through the years - so flexible that I use it for purposes other than plumbing.
- Thx, how to scrape off old regular caulk i used( it was mix of silicone, latex and other stuff) .... still bits of it left? Wonder can i use alcohol, acetone, or dil...hcl? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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