Installing a new bathroom sink can immediately give your bathroom an updated look.
A bathroom sink can last for quite some time, but it might not have the same color and shine as it used to. A sink that is old, scratched, chipped or outdated in style will not look good in any bathroom. Installing a new bathroom sink can improve the appearance of your bathroom, but thinking about the expense might cause you to procrastinate. Learning how install a bathroom sink can help you accomplish the task without having to spend a lot of money.
Instructions
1. Turn off both the hot and cold water supply at the shut off valves located under the sink. Place a bucket under the drain pipe or P-trap located beneath the sink to catch any spilled water. Disconnect the lines under the faucet. The water supply line is typically made of high pressure flexible hose that connects from the shut off valve to the faucet.
2. Disconnect the drain pipe from the drain P-trap. The drain P-trap is a drain pipe shaped like a letter P, and it is located right under the drain hole. It is connected to the drain strainer pipe by means of a nut. Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen and disconnect the strainer pipe from the P-trap.
3. Loosen and remove any clips under the sink attaching it to the countertop. Cut any sealant or putty between the sink rim and the countertop using a utility knife, and lift the sink from the counter.
4. Apply silicone to the under side of the rim of the new sink, and lower the sink into the countertop. Press the sink into place firmly, and wipe off any silicone that is squeezed out. After the adhesive has set, apply a bead of latex caulk around the edge, then smooth it with a wet finger.
5. Install the new drain fittings into the new sink. Assemble the drain fittings as per manufacturer's instructions. Install the new faucet. Different faucets have different installation procedures, but almost all faucets come with a manufacturer's diagram and set of instructions, read the instructions and follow the installation procedures for the particular fittings you've purchased.
6. Connect the water supply hose or flexible hose to the faucet using a wrench. The flexible hose that runs from the hot water shut off valve must be connected to the "hot" side of the faucet, and the cold water flexible hose must be connected to the "cold" side of the faucet.
7. Connect the new P-trap to the underside of the sink, and to the drain pipe on the wall. Observe carefully the diagrams and instructions that came with the new P-trap in order to make sure that all the gaskets and seals are properly placed.
8. Turn on the water and test the connections. If there are leaks, shut off the water and re-install the connections.
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