I used clear GE silicone (specifically for plumbing) on the tub and drain spud. This creates a watertight seal. This full tutorial is inside our Video Library at homerepairtutor.com
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Yeah, have fun when u need to replace it
Bad idea use putty instead
NEVER use silicone on the drain flange. It prevents it from unthreading for removal.
How about when u have to replace the drain?????
You only use putty for those metal tubs or the heavy ass older ones. You use silicone for the plastic tubs, thats how the plastic tubs crack at the drain hole is due to overtightening with putty results in cracking the plastic tub.
Silicone on the gasket to the pipe. Plumbers putty on the drain.
Wtf?!?! Master plumber here , you do not use silicone!!!!!
Now do the installation with no access to the bottom like the rest of us would.
Plumbers puddy, keep things simple that work for the past 100 years.
Plumber’s putty is the traditional choice for sealing a bathtub drain flange. It’s easy to shape, seals well, and stays flexible. However, it’s oil-based and can stain or damage some materials (like certain plastics, cultured marble, or porous stone).
100% silicone caulk is recommended if the tub or drain manufacturer specifically says not to use putty (common with acrylic tubs, stone, or composite surfaces). Silicone provides a watertight seal but is messier to work with and harder to remove later if you need to replace the drain.
✅ So use plumber’s putty unless:
The manufacturer instructions say otherwise
The tub or drain material can be stained or damaged by putty
In those cases, use silicone.
I've been used silicone on several drains over the years applied like this gentleman did here in this video …. never had a leak or any other issue… tried plumbers putty, never again… will always use silicone.
Plumbers putty?
No xD no silicone!
Dude no silicon, WTF ARE YOU DOING…. Plumber putty only no dry time and it won't deteriorate. Water will never push through can leak test instantly.
How the hell do you clean out your wife's hair from the drain after you glue the drain in with silicone?
I highly recommend never to use silicone unless you plan on replacing it every year because just because it’s silicone and it’s made for tubs doesn’t mean it’s permanent but also the contracting and the constant movement of the house will break the silicone sealant. I highly recommend using plumbers putty that’s what it’s for. Yeah you have to replace it every couple of years if you’re lucky but it’s a lot easier to replace and reuse the tub drain with plumbers putty than it is silicone.
It's great that you share all these tips with us! regarding this video, to apply silicone is always indicated in the instruction or you also do if not indicated as an extra insurance, in the instruction of my bath drain kit nothing is specified related to apply silicone. Only to apply the rubber seals in the right place.
🤦 plumber's putty
Something my journeyman taught me
“Anytime you think it’s enough silicone, PUT MORE!”
You can just wipe the excess away with a wet finger. More is better than less and then having to rip it apart because of a leak.
Just use putty damn😂
Every time I go to do a repair on a tub or a bathroom sink and they use silicone it always has mold around the silicone 💯. Stop trying to replace the plumber’s putty with silicone. It has been working fine for years why try to reinvent it with silicone it’s a breeding ground for mold 💯.
The gasket goes under the tub on to the drain tube. A lot of home DIYers get this wrong. See it all the time as a plumber
PSA: Plumbers Putty is *not* safe for Acrylic bathtubs. You have to use high grade silicone as he did in the video.
I believe i read that silicone is actually not meant for standing water. I bought aquarium grade silicone meant for standing water. Just a heads up
If there’s no cement or enough support of some kind around that drain the silicone will fail if it flexes. Oatey makes that thin plastic tub too?
It also makes it extremely difficult to remove by the next person, when it leaks from being stood on . Plumbers putty stays more flexible.
Why not use plumbers putty instead of that washer and silicone