Installing A Top Mount Kitchen Sink

Mark the cut lines onto the counter.

Installing a top mount kitchen sink.

Kitchen sink installation in 8 steps measure and mark the kitchen sink s layout. Mark the counter s back edge to center the sink within its cabinet. Measure if your new top is stone a countertop installer is going to measure the cabinets and sink to create a custom top. Flip the countertop so the underside is facing up.

After using a straightedge to connect the marks you ll end up with a rectangular. Check the underside of the counter for cabinet clearance. How to install a stainless top mount sink 1. Position sink mounting clips at each corner and at 10 inch intervals along the sides.

Set the sink on a flat surface with the. Look for any obstruction that can interfere with plumbing. We re installing a drop in sink but an under mount sink is simple to install as well. 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.

After applying the silicone adhesive. Installing the sink 1. Confirm clearance on all sides under the countertop before installing the sink. Use epoxy to attach the clips to the underside of the sink and the bolt stems to the underside of the counter.

Hold the sink vertically with the top facing away from you. 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. Both front and rear edges of the template should. Lift it out again once it has been determined that the sink.

Knock out the faucet holes on the granite sink. Use construction adhesive to. Standard sinks have 1 2 3 or 4 holes on the rear lip for a faucet and additional components. Lower the sink into the counter to double check its fit.

Undermount sinks install to the bottom of the countertop. Position the sink s cutting template on the surface of the counter. Cut a sink opening. Install any sink clips below the counter if the sink s installation calls for them.