How To Replace A Kitchen Sink
Before removing the existing sink measure the opening from underneath.
How to replace a kitchen sink. To replace your top mounted kitchen sink start by shutting off the water supply valves then turning on the faucet to drain any remaining water from the line. Self rimming kitchen sink to replace old sink silicone caulk used to seal new sink to countertop plumbers putty for forming a watertight seal under faucet disposer and basket strainer. After that loosen the clips underneath your sink cut the caulk around it and pull the sink out.
Pay special attention to the corners. If you want to. Replacing a kitchen sink isnt as easy as youd think.
The kitchen sink drain assembly consists of the removable sink basket and the kitchen sink strainer which is the bottom part of the drain assembly and it has the flange on it. Has your kitchen sink faucet sprung a leak and your tape job just isnt cutting it. Unless youre part contortionist.
Replacing the kitchen sink is possible if your a doityourselfer. Contractors often cut them at 90 degree angles instead of rounding them off because its faster. Replacing kitchen sink pipes.
Its just a matter of being informed and prepared. How to fix a kitchen sink drain basic plumbing by howcast. One of the repairs that most homeowners can do on their own is to replace the drain assembly under the kitchen sink.
How to replace a kitchen sink drain strainer. Watch the step by step process with tom from home craft chronicles. Unless youre part contortionist.