Discussion Does this need some kind of sealer or silicone?

[Synomenon]

I installed a new faucet. It all works well so far. No leaks. Please excuse the messy counter and dirty mirror.

Should I put some kind of sealer or silicone along the bottom of the faucet's base where it meets the counter?

The plastic hand nuts under each handle (that tighten the whole assembly to the counter) are already as tight as I can get them and there is a foam gasket underneath the base of the faucet but it doesn't go all the way to the edges of the base inside to meet any possible gap between the base and countertop.

I can still see a microscopic gap where light gets through.

 

[Greenman]

The foam gasket is all you need.
Silicone seal will just make a mess.

 

[Synomenon]

The foam gasket is all you need.
Silicone seal will just make a mess.

I'm just worried about water seeping into that microscopic gap between the base and countertop. It would just leak into the storage area under the sink.

 

[Greenman]

You can seal it if it makes you feel better, but don't use silicon seal, it will be a nightmare if you ever have to service the faucet.

 

[Synomenon]

You can seal it if it makes you feel better, but don't use silicon seal, it will be a nightmare if you ever have to service the faucet.

What seal would you recommend? Maybe I could seal it from the underside instead.

 

[Greenman]

Something latex based that's easy to use and clean up. Dap tub and tile seal would work.