How to Replace a Kitchen Sink & Base Cabinet
Replacing a sink and base cabinet is not really that hard to do. As long as you have the right tools and the knowledge, you can do this project easily yourself. Once you put the base cabinet in, the sink will fit in place easily. The base cabinet is the cabinet that goes under the sink. Once you get some preparation done, the rest will come easily. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Hacksaws
- Carpenter's level
- Drill
- Caulking
- Caulking gun
- Base cabinet
- Kitchen sink
- Plywood
- Tape measure
Instructions
-
-
1
Choose your new base cabinet to fit with the sink. Base cabinets are usually 36 inches in width but if you are using a bigger sink you must choose a bigger base cabinet. Remove the old kitchen sink and base cabinet. Make sure the water is shut off and use the hacksaw if necessary to cut the plumbing. Make sure the floors and walls are level by using a carpenter's level. Put down new plywood and shim to make sure the floor is level.
-
2
Use a tape measure to measure the base cabinet. Mark the area where you measured to make sure it will go on the wall evenly. Put the cabinet on the wall and level the front and back. After it is level, use a drill to attach it to the wall. Shim it if needed to make it level. Drill holes for the plumbing in the back of the cabinet and make sure they are lined up with the plumbing.
-
-
3
Place the countertop on the cabinet and check to make sure it is level. Put caulking in a caulking gun. Lift the countertop and put caulking around the edge of the countertop so it will seal. Place the kitchen sink in. If the sink fits right, the base cabinet is in right. Make sure to re-connect the plumbing and turn the water back on.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Always measure twice and mark once. Make sure to level everything with the carpenter's level. If the base cabinet is not level, there will be gaps between the base cabinet and the other cabinets.
