How to Mount a Bathroom Sink
If your old countertop sink is chipped or is in need of replacement, installing a new one may be an option for you. Installing a new countertop sink sink can update the look of your bathroom or kitchen. It is possible to mount a new sink yourself rather than having a professional come in and do it. You will need a few tools and materials to complete this task, and you will save some money in the long run. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sink
- Sink template
- Pencil
- Saber saw
- Scrap board
- Screws
- Plumber's putty
- Channel lock pliers
- Clamps
Instructions
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Purchase a countertop sink at a local home improvement store. Make sure that you buy a sink that fits in the existing countertop area.
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Place the manufacturer's template on the countertop, and trace a line with a pencil around the template. This will guide you when you make the cut mark. If there is no template, place the sink bowl upside down on the countertop, and draw around it. Draw a second line 3/4 inches inside the first one, which will be your cut line.
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Drill a 3/8-inch starter hole just inside the line you drew. Cut along the line with a saber saw. About halfway through the cutting, screw a scrap board to the piece you are cutting out. The scrap board should be longer than the width of the cutout space to prevent the cutout piece from falling when fully cut out. Remove the scrap board and cutout piece after you have finished cutting.
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Place a thin line of plumber's putty around the bottom edge of the drain assembly housing's lip. Push the housing into the drain hole. Connect the gasket and washer. Attach the locknut with channel lock pliers. Wipe off any excess plumber's putty. Add the end piece to the housing with the slip nut and washer.
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Line the edge of the hole with plumber's putty. Evenly space clamps around the underside of the hole. Drop the sink into the hole and tighten the clamps around the edges with the screws. Push down on the edges of the sink with your fingers to make sure it has a tight seal.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are installing a heavy sink such as cast iron, you will not need to use clamps; the weight of the sink will hold it down.
References
- Photo Credit Water tap in bathroom image by Nikolay Okhitin from Fotolia.com
