How to Seal a Kitchen Faucet

In this video, you will learn how to Water Seal a Kitchen Faucet Plate to the Sink.
Links to other videos in my Channel that can be useful to you:
How to remove a Kitchen Faucet - • Remove Wewe / Vapsint ...
How to install a Kitchen Faucet - • Kohler Kitchen Faucet ...
Materials Used:
Caulk Method Option - Gorilla 100% Silicone Clear Caulk that won’t yellow over time: amzn.to/3nftRZX
Plumber’s Putty Method for Stainless Steel Sink - Oatey Plumber’s Putty (red label) 14oz/397g: buy at any Lowe’s or Home Depot Store
Plumber’s Putty Method for Porous Material Sink (Granite, Marble, Quartz, etc.) - Oatey Stain Free Plumber’s Putty (blue label) 9oz/255g: buy at any Lowe’s or Home Depot Store

[@Alicewholeplantvegan]

This is EXACTLY what we needed to know. We installed a similar kitchen faucet with this same gasket system and had leaks below from under the base plate. We'll need the granite/marble putty for our situation. Thanks for the video.

[@handyneasy]

Hi Alice! Glad to hear that it was useful to you!

[@tonyrosasco6371]

Replacing my first faucet and wasn't sure how to use this putty that I was recommended. Thank you!

[@handyneasy]

I’m glad it was useful to you Tony!

[@TheMrboombostic]

Plumber’s putty is the best method…all other methods will eventually fail. I usually don’t place as much putty, just doing the outer edges but I think I’ll try this way on my own kitchen sink and see what I think.

[@hannamcdonald7097]

This is a great comprehensive breakdown!

[@seamslikemartha]

Ahhhhhh thanks. The Grohe instruction stated to use Plumbers Putty but I wasn't clear on where to place it. So, now I know. Thanks again.

[@handyneasy]

Hi Martha! I’m glad that the video was useful to you!

[@Xstevenn]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[@johnmccann7578]

Thanks for the video. Have same faucet and leaked. Used plumbers putty.

[@handyneasy]

Hi John! I’m glad it helped you!

[@colorocko1]

Thank you for the detailed explanation and video.

[@handyneasy]

You are welcome!

[@tonyalzua4070]

Excelente trabajo. Thank you for your video very informative,👍

[@handyneasy]

Hi Tony! Glad it was helpful!

[@emilekowalski5328]

Thank you! This was helpful

[@handyneasy]

Hi Emile! Glad to hear that it was useful to you!

[@Rhaspun]

I was wondering if I should add some plumbers putty to help seal the base plate. I replaced my water supply stop valves today and tomorrow I will finish up with installing the new faucet I bought. I will add the putty since it looks like the gasket may not do the job completely. I tried taking apart the old faucet but it just refuses to come apart so I can replace a couple of seals. After I took off the old supply line stop valves I could see that the washer was coming apart. My kitchen faucet and the water supply stop valves are the original ones. I bought the house in 2004. I replaced the valves with a all medal 1/4 turn ball valve as the replacements.

[@squirrelattackspidy]

I like your very cool accent! :)

[@richardlilling6977]

Really good video. Thanks!!🙏

[@handyneasy]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@qpsweet]

Thanks!

[@toastiesin]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@handyneasy]

Glad it was useful to you!

[@jayg.3498]

Thank you so much! I was replacing my faucet and I almost forgot to seal it 😂.

[@handyneasy]

Hi Jay! I’m glad that you did not forget and that it was useful to you!

[@bradybooth14]

Great video.

[@handyneasy]

Thank you Brady! I am glad it was useful to you!

[@tsha6125]

Plumbers putty will destroy the plastic over time. I believe 100% silicone is the way to go. 100% silicone can be removed easily in the future, if you get a hybrid mix of silicone it may stick more like an adhesive and give you a lot more trouble down the road if you need to replace the faucet. That's what I believe to be true. Please tell me if you know better. ;)

[@brittanyk5661]

Mine came with some kind of putty pad already! It's still leaking, guess it's the silicone method for me!!!

[@handyneasy]

That could be the alternative. You could also give it a try with the Oatey brand and see if it works. Good luck!

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

Lowe's doesn't have the Gorilla 100% Silicone Caulk anymore. What's a good alternative that I can purchase at Lowe's? Thank you!

[@handyneasy]

Hi Zac! If you want to buy it from Lowe’s, I would recommend the GE Advanced Kitchen & Bathroom Clear Caulk. You can also find the Gorilla Silicone in the Amazon link I left in the video description. I have had very good results with the Gorilla Caulk as it won’t yellow over time. Have a good weekend!

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

thanks brother! @@handyneasy

[@lindablosfield9003]

my house is 85 yrs old so every project is a HUGE issue .. i have done several repairs myself and a female i feel pretty empowered ( thanks to KZbin) . but geez i am struggling with the loose seating of the kitchen faucet. so these tips have been very helpful