Installing A Kitchen Sink

Turn the sink upright and set it into the countertop hole.

Installing a kitchen sink. Watch how to properly replace a kitchen sink. Single and double bowl drop in sinks can be installed into most countertop surfaces. Mix play all mix american standard youtube.

With sink still upside down squeeze a bead of silicone caulk around the underside of the sinks lip. Home renovision diy 222765 views. How to install a new kitchen sink faucet and drain duration.

If your sink has an existing basket strainer use it as a model to help purchase your new one so you know it will fit. Select the appropriate type of replacement sink. Measure all four sides because the cutout may not be square.

Make sure the tailpiece fits your drainpipes as well and choose a brass tailpiece so it lasts longer. How to install a kitchen sink duration. How to install plumbing for underneath your kitchen sink step by step duration.

Undermount sinks install beneath the counter and should only be used with solid surface and natural or engineered stone countertops. A sink thats too small for the countertop opening will leave ugly gaps along the sides or even fall right through the hole. These instructions are for installing a drop in sink.

Were installing a drop in sink but an under mount sink is simple to install as well. You can find sink drain assembly kits at your local hardware store at department stores and online. Check that the front of the sink is parallel with the front edge of countertop.