In this case you would not use plumbers putty.
Installing a bathroom sink pop up drain.
Next turn the drain body to the rear as this will then line it up with the pop up linkage.
How to install a bathroom pop up sink drain.
Note some drain kits come with a flange washer as this one did.
With the top ring removed the pop up assembly should just come out from the bottom.
Return to the top of the sink and unscrew the pop up ring.
Step 3 install the new drain flange.
Apply silicone caulk at the drain and teflon tape at the extension piece to seal the drain tube.
1 turn off the water supply at the valve located beneath the sink and place a bucket.
This makes installing a pop up drain a task that most homeowners can accomplish without the help of a plumber.
Step 1 roll plumber s putty between your hands to form a piece about the size of a gummy worm.
Congratulations you re ready to install the new pop up.
Clean any old caulk or putty from around the drain hole.
Inside the sink remove any excess putty with a plastic putty knife.
If your sink has a pop up stopper be sure the hole in the tailpiece is facing the wall when you tighten the strainer.
Installing a new bathroom sink.