setting SS sink question

[Salty]

I am nearing the final stage of my Kitchen remodel. The 11-1/2 foot counter will be delivered this weekend and I'll be setting it in about 2 weeks. After I set it and cut out the SS sink hole, what would be the best caulk or sealant to use between the rim and the countertop?
I was thinking of getting some polyseal seam seal or maybe just a good grade of mildew resistant silicone. I really don't want to use plumber's putty there.
It is a post-formed rolled back top and there should be plenty of room on all edges. BTW, the sink is the self rimming type, no hooty ring.
Thanks all.
I bet Cabinetman has a good suggestion.

[JimD]

I would use silicone. It has worked well for me in similar installations.

Jim

[LarryG]

Silicone fershure. Also, seal the cut edge of the sink opening and a few inches all around on the bottom of the countertop, just in case there's any stray moisture hanging about that might wick in.

[jziegler]

Silicone is reccommended. I used GE Silicone II kitchen and bath. Seems to be a good quality silicone caulk.

Jim

[cabinetman]

I am nearing the final stage of my Kitchen remodel. The 11-1/2 foot counter will be delivered this weekend and I'll be setting it in about 2 weeks. After I set it and cut out the SS sink hole, what would be the best caulk or sealant to use between the rim and the countertop?
I was thinking of getting some polyseal seam seal or maybe just a good grade of mildew resistant silicone. I really don't want to use plumber's putty there.
It is a post-formed rolled back top and there should be plenty of room on all edges. BTW, the sink is the self rimming type, no hooty ring.
Thanks all.
I bet Cabinetman has a good suggestion.

I've used both silicone and Polyseamseal for the self rimming sinks. Since the substrate is particle board, you could seal the cutout edge, as a "just in case" if a leak happens by, but it's not necessary. It would take quite a bit of "sealing" for that rough cut edge. As for my preference, I prefer the Polyseamseal. It is much easier to use, and the cleanup is not as much of a mess. It's one heckuva mess with silicone. If you have the clips, that catch the underside of the counter and fasten to the sink, there will be squeeze out. Polyseamseal does come in that grey/stainless type color.

[Salty]

Thank you all, and thank you Cabinetman.
I'll see if I can find some Polyseamseal locally.
Also, I use a Zinzer product called perma white on just about everything I paint. I'll probably use some on the sink cutout and around that area under the top.
I'm looking forward to this project because it will be the last major renovation to this house. Always things to do but I'm nearing the end.

[Tom Slick]

a trick for making a clean silicone install is to use denatured alcohol and a cloth to clean up the excess. I just learned this trick from a plumber and it gives very prefessional results. also make sure it's a silicone product not a latex product, the silicone is much easier to tool.

I have heard alot of good things about polyseamseal, but I have read that it doesn't resist mildew as well as a silicone based product.

[Salty]

Thank you Tom.
I have never used Polyseamseal myself but I know a lot of it was sold where I used to work and it was sold primarily to the pros. It gets good ratings from what I have read.
I usually use 100% silicone but it is a mess to work with. I picked up a tube of white Polyseamseal today. I'll try it and see how it goes.

[Salty]

Well, I don't know if I got an old tube of polyseamseal from Ace or if this is normal but I had several spitting episodes. 3 or 4 times when I was using this stuff it would spit out some milky liquid. Made a mess and messed up a good caulk run on the backsplash.
I don't think I'll use it again.

[cabinetman]

Well, I don't know if I got an old tube of polyseamseal from Ace or if this is normal but I had several spitting episodes. 3 or 4 times when I was using this stuff it would spit out some milky liquid. Made a mess and messed up a good caulk run on the backsplash.
I don't think I'll use it again.

Funny you should have that happen now. I just had to throw away two tubes of it from HD. Don't get discouraged. It's rare to have that with Polyseamseal. I use a lot of that and its been a long time since it has happened. I still stand up for the caulk, in my book it is still the best. Just try another tube. If it happens again, stop, wipe it off, and get another tube. It doesn't get any better towards the middle.

A tip for buying: Take a new tube and shake it vigorously, to see if there is any loose liquid. Also squeeze the tube to see if it is some what pliable or hard as a rock.