How do I know which sealant to use for a bathroom sink?
Bathroom sink repairs often present a choice between using a silicone or caulk bead or a rubber grommet, leaving homeowners unsure which product is correct for the job. This confusion makes it difficult to know whether to replace existing seals or rely on temporary fixes before a renovation.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Asking for product recommendations on online forums
- 2Relying on community advice to identify appropriate kitchen and bath silicone caulk
- 3Waiting for the silicone to dry to see if it leaks before deciding whether to redo it
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“My bathroom sink needs to be re-calk. I was wondering, is this the right product to use:”source ↗
“The ring around the drain / stopper in the instructions said to use a silicone / caulk bead to make the seal, while the old sink stopper had a rubber grommet.”source ↗
“Should I redo this with a grommet or leave the caulk for the 1-2 years before renovating if it doesn't leak?”source ↗
Where this came up
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