Sealant for sink

[melodymaker67]

I have tried unibond all purpose sealant a few times with the same result. Shrinking, black mold and cracking.

Can anyone please advise the best material that will avoid all these pitfalls please for the kitchen sink ?

 

[roy c]

Get some "Dow Corning" silicon, I think it's the best on the market...

 

[melodymaker67]

Thanks. Any particular one as they have loads to choose on their website ?

http://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.c...OZUJc7OjK8ucPunommRcWNUueTiUjJQ_tTBoCB03w_wcB

 

[Burnerman]

D C 785 is the one.....you'll need to get rid of the old stuff though.
The real secret is not to let water lie there, if you can.
You can get a really neat finish by using two parallel runs of masking tape, each about 4mm either side of the join - dead easy when its awkward to get behind the taps.
John

 

[melodymaker67]

Thanks, I know it's mold resistent but it doesn't State it is resistant to shrinking.

 

[Burnerman]

It doesn't shrink.....in that application there's no reason for it to do so. It's one of the best products out there.
John

 

[melodymaker67]

Thanks John, I will get some.

 

[joe-90]

Any sanitary grade silicone will do. Just go to the local plumbers merchant.