Replacing Kitchen Sink Drain Gasket

How to replace the seal around a kitchen sink.

Replacing kitchen sink drain gasket.

The rubber gasket between the strainer basket and the drain hole in the sink breaks down and cracks over time allowing water to leak between the drain strainer and the drain hole. Kitchen sinks are sealed to the countertop during their installation which not only helps keep the sink in place but also makes the edge of the sink. Press the kitchen sink strainer firmly down into the putty add the rubber gasket friction ring and locknut under the sink and retighten the locknut. Sand the surface around the hole and wipe with an ammonia based cleaner.

Inspect the sink carefully especially next to the hole where the old strainer may have obscured a puncture. Kes kitchen sink drain strainer 3 1 2 inch sink drain assembly stopper with basket cover lid rustfree sus 304 stainless steel s3001 4 7 out of 5 stars 691 10 90 10. If you discover a puddle of water in the cabinet under your sink it may be caused by a leaky basket strainer. Get free shipping on qualified kitchen sink gasket drain parts or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department.

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