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09-29-2015, 08:52 PM | #1 |
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Bathroom Sink installation issue
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I just installed a new bathroom sink. Done at least a dozen of these installs over the years at several property ocations. Well....this time had issues. The chaulking I spread around the underside of the sink base, never appeared to setup or dry. I only know because, I went to use the sink a few days after installing, and the sink slide around on the counter base. I checked the chaulking base from under the cabinet and it was still wet and tacky, never dried or set up properly? I used GE Silicon II chaulking in my chalking gun. I've used this brand for years witout any issues. Label indicates it is an adheasive as well as a sealing chaulk against water. The chaulking was over a year old, does that make any difference, or does it loose it's sealing properties? It appeared to look normal when I was spreading. Now I have to disconnect everythng, pull the sink and start all over again! Has anyone run into this problem before with chaulking? |
09-29-2015, 09:09 PM | #2 |
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It does get old. I had a similar problem and until then never even noticed it had a date on it.
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09-30-2015, 05:18 AM | #4 |
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Yup, I've run into this before, more than once. Old caulking can have lots of issues with curing properly (or failing to cure).
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09-30-2015, 07:12 AM | #5 |
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Thanks everyone, great feedback !
Never knew chauking had an 'expiration date' ? Lessons learned ! |
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01-21-2016, 02:23 PM | #6 |
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Sink replacement issues ?
In the stages of replacing third sink at my home....
First was a nightmare, second was easier (lessons learned), this third one has me puzzled? The sink I'm replacing is stuck like glue to the counter-top. Sink was originally installed 25+ years ago. I reaching here, but think when originally installed they didn't use regular latex caulking but maybe 'Liquid Nails' adhesive ? I can't even get a razor between sink and countertop to cut the caulking. Thoughts on approach ? |
01-21-2016, 03:46 PM | #7 |
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Hammer and putty knife.
The installer likely coated all mating surfaces instead of a few spots here and there. Wear goggles. |
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