Remove Kitchen Sink
Using a rubber mallet or hammer tap the putty knife until it slides under the sink.
Remove kitchen sink. This video is a step by step guide to removing a kitchen sink and replacing it with a new one. To remove a kitchen sink drain all youll need is a wrench a screwdriver and a pair of needle nosed pliers. I will be replacing the sink with a self rimming drop in style.
If the nut is very tight hold the strainer in place from above with the pliers while you loosen it. Place a wide putty knife between the sink and the countertop. Remove the screws holding the sink in place using the screwdriver.
Use the steps below to help you this project and to help you decide whether you should diy or hire a guy. Then run it along the edges. They are clearly essential to a good working kitchen.
How to remove a kitchen sink. If you need to remove the post you can either unscrew it or cut it off with a hacksaw after the sink is out. This process is done to break the seal without damaging either the sink or the surrounding areas.
If you see screws holding your strainer in place remove. Few household fixtures are used as much as kitchen sinks. The post to which the clip was connected will remain attached to the underside of the countertop.
While entirely doable removing a sink yourself is one of the more complex diy tasks so be sure you arm yourself with patience and the proper amount of time before getting started. To remove an undermount sink clip back off the nut all the way and remove it as well as the clip. The first thing to do is loosen the coupling nut connecting the strainer to the drain pipe which you can usually do by hand.