I asked this question nearly three years ago, with no response. I replaced two enameled-steel sinks in one bathroom with solid porcelain and had trouble finding washers to fit between the sink and drain. The drain holes were bigger and had a rough contact surface. I finally found one that worked. I finally replaced the sink in the other bathroom yesterday, but the washer I used for the last sinks isn't working. If I tighten it any more, I'm afraid something will break. Are there any alternatives to the hard-rubber washers, such as the softer material used in toilet tank-to-bowl gaskets?
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The problem is you stated "solid porcelain " and there is NO SUCH THING so then it is no wonder why your washer wont fit.
What one should have bought was either one of the following
1- Porcelain over cast iron
2- China
3- Enameled over steel (CHEAP STUFF)
If you bought the Cast Iron or the China then the thickness is greater then the cheap steel type and you need a proper PO
What one should have bought was either one of the following
1- Porcelain over cast iron
2- China
3- Enameled over steel (CHEAP STUFF)
If you bought the Cast Iron or the China then the thickness is greater then the cheap steel type and you need a proper PO
Sorry about that. It's china. The washer that I found does fit, but it's so hard (as are all the others that I've found) that it won't conform to the uneven surface of the drain hole, no matter how much I tighten it. The best I can do it get it to just collect around the washer instead of actually dripping.
Thanks for your responses. I'll try another gasket first, then the putty as a last resort. Thanks again.
For anyone that might have the same problem, I finally bought a whole new drain assembly (solid brass) that had a good wedge-shaped gasket. No leaks! Thanks for your help Sylvan.
