New Bathtub Drain Connection

[Tship]

I just installed a new cultured marble bathtub and have the drain lined up with the tub ready to connect..The drain under the tub is plastic.... pvc I assume..The drain coming from the bath is metal..What should I use on the threads to help insure that it will not leak..Can I use thread tape in this situation, or something else????? thanks tship

[leejosepho]

You do not need anything on those threads. The metal basket should be installed with plumber's putty to seal it to the tub, then the rubber washer and fitting are tightened against the bottom of the tub.

[markts30]

cultured marble bathtub

Before you go and use the putty, check the manufacturer's instructions...
Some cultured stone and most real stone I know of can be damaged with plumber's putty and they recommend silicone....

[Redwood]

This would be the ticket!

http://www.herchem.com/products/images/UltraS.jpg

Sta Put® Ultra™
A unique, professional grade non staining plumber’s putty that is safe for most types of plumbing fixtures and surfaces. Unlike all other plumber’s putty Sta Put Ultra is oil-free and can be used without pre-treatment. This includes natural, porous surfaces such as stone, marble, granite, plastics, rubber, and fiberglass, as well as grout and on manufactured sinks, shower bases, countertops, and other surfaces. Molds easily, remains permanently soft, malleable, and flexible. Sta Put Ultra does not melt, rot, crumble, dry out, or shrink. Easy to clean-up. Does not leave a greasy residue on hands or surfaces. Meets or exceeds Federal Specification A-A-3110 (formerly TT-P-1536A).
http://www.herchem.com/products/putty_epoxy.html

[leejosepho]

Before you go and use the putty, check the manufacturer's instructions...
Some cultured stone and most real stone I know of can be damaged with plumber's putty and they recommend silicone....

Thank you for the correction. I did wonder about that ...

[Tship]

Thanks for your help guys....Saved me some grief-I would have used the plumbers putty....This site is amazing-to think how many people I have talked to at the big box home improvement centers-and half (or more) don't know either....BUT I DON'T KNOW THEY DON'T KNOW.....Tom

[jone54557]

I just installed a new cultured marble bathtub and have the drain lined up with the tub ready to connect..The drain under the tub is plastic.... pvc I assume..The drain coming from the bath is metal..What should I use on the threads to help insure that it will not leak..Can I use thread tape in this situation, or something else????? thanks tship

http://www.chinasink.com/stone-bathtub.htm learn more about bathtubs

[Redwood]

That last post made my laptop want to barf...

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[hj]

I have heard of computers "eating" floppies, but that is the first time I have seen one get sick by doing it.