Plumber's putty is a clay-like sealing material that remains soft, making it perfect for creating watertight seals around faucets and drains. While caulk has largely replaced it in many applications, ...

Some do-it-yourselfers aren't sure whether to use putty or caulk for various home projects. Putty is a doughlike compound used to fill nail holes, surface defects and other open spaces. Caulking is an ...