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How to Replace a Bathroom Vanity Sink

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By Heather Inks - Professional Life Coach - Artist - Model -
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SPANNER AND HAMMER © Dmitry Maslov
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Replacing a bathroom vanity sink with a newer one that is similar in size, shape, and construction can take less than one day.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Tools
  • New Vanity Sink
  • Caulk
  • Plumbers tape & glue
  1. Step 1

    Turn off the hot and cold water lines to the sink.

  2. Step 2

    Take the faucet off of the old vanity. Set aside, clean if necessary, and keep all the parts together.

  3. Step 3

    Detach the plumbing pipes from the base of the vanity.

  4. Step 4

    Remove old vanity. It may be necessary to run a putty knife, scraper, or flat head screwdriver underneath the sink to break the caulk sell.

    Take care not to damage anything that you want to keep or will have exposed after installing the new vanity.

  5. Step 5

    Caulk the underside edges of the new vanity and place on the base.

  6. Step 6

    Attached the plumbing to the new vanity sink.

  7. Step 7

    Run the hot and cold lines up to the faucet. Install the faucet on the new vanity sink.

  8. Step 8

    Turn the hot and cold lines back on. Tight the sink knob or knobs if needed.

  9. Step 9

    Leave the new vanity sink alone for 24 hours or more according to the time needed for the caulk and plumbing glue to fully cure.

  10. Step 10

    Test for leaks after curing is complete. If leaks occur, re-tape and glue.

Tips & Warnings
  • Follow all directions in new vanity sink packaging so that warranty is not voided.
  • Keep all paperwork for the new vanity sink and the faucets together so that directions will always be available.
  • If home is sold, give new home owners paperwork in a large Zip loc bag.
  • Remove old vanity carefully so that you do not damage the wall or sink base.
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heatherinks said

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on 9/2/2009 Replacing a bathroom vanity sink is a great way to add value to your home. God bless.

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