No. Plumber’s Putty is not designed to support any weight distribution associated with the base of the toilet setting on the floor. The integrity of the putty can also be compromised by cleaners and urine that it may come in contact with on the floor of bathroom. Plumber’s Putty does not have any adhesion valve like caulk, which is used to help secure the toilet bowl to the floor. The putty will dry out when exposed to air and no longer fill the voids between the floor and bowl. The putty may also stain finished floor surfaces. 

No. Plumber’s Putty is not designed to take the place of caulk and doesn’t have any insulating values to control temperature changes. 

Oatey does not have any proven method for removing these stains and recommend you contact your installer or supplier for their recommendations relating to the material in question.

No. Once the putty has dried there is nothing that can be added to regenerate the putty without affecting the quality of the product.

Stain-Free Putty is an oil-free non-staining putty that performs the same as other putties be can be used safely without staining the following materials; Granite, Marble, Quartz, Sandstone, Corian®, or any natural, porous surfaces. 

Any Plumber’s Putty which falls into the drain in small quantities will dissolve and flow through the drain without incident.   

Once out of the container and used as a bedding compound for strainers, faucets and tub waste and overflows, the putty will remain pliable when it is not exposed to air. If the putty is exposed to air for an extended period of time, it will harden and become brittle.    

Yes. Epoxy Putty can be drilled, tapped and machined while maintaining its integrity.

Yes. You must prep the surface first. This means that all finishes must be removed and the surface roughed up to allow the Epoxy Putty a good surface for bonding.     

Once Epoxy Putty cures it can only be removed mechanically (i.e. grinder, drill).