Installing A Top Mount Kitchen Sink

Position sink mounting clips at each corner and at 10 inch intervals along the sides.

Installing a top mount kitchen sink.

Flip the countertop so the underside is facing up. Look for any obstruction that can interfere with plumbing. Both front and rear edges of the template should. Mark the cut lines onto the counter.

The plan for this project is to remove the old sink and countertop prep the cabinet install the new sink set the new counters then install the faucet and connect the plumbing. Set the sink on a flat surface with the. Use epoxy to attach the clips to the underside of the sink and the bolt stems to the underside of the counter. Lift it out again once it has been determined that the sink.

Hold the sink vertically with the top facing away from you. Installers place the sink in the cabinet underneath the sink opening before applying the adhesive. Knock out the faucet holes on the granite sink. Position the sink s cutting template on the surface of the counter.

Cut a sink opening. Standard sinks have 1 2 3 or 4 holes on the rear lip for a faucet and additional components. How to install a stainless top mount sink 1. After using a straightedge to connect the marks you ll end up with a rectangular.

Check the underside of the counter for cabinet clearance. Kitchen sink installation in 8 steps measure and mark the kitchen sink s layout. Installing the sink 1. Install any sink clips below the counter if the sink s installation calls for them.

Undermount sinks install to the bottom of the countertop. Installation of a new faucet and other components is easier if it is done when you are installing a new sink since you can easily access the hardware with the sink out of the countertop. We re installing a drop in sink but an under mount sink is simple to install as well. Use construction adhesive to.

Measure if your new top is stone a countertop installer is going to measure the cabinets and sink to create a custom top. After applying the silicone adhesive. Watch how to properly replace a kitchen sink. Center the sink over the hole and trace an outline.