Two common sink installation mistakes are one forgetting to clean the new sink thoroughly before.
Installing new kitchen sink cabinet.
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Kitchen sink installation in 8 steps step 1 measure and mark the kitchen sink s layout photo by keller keller.
Typical cabinet installation starts with the sink base cabinet to allow you room to make necessary adjustments for plumbing.
Set the new sink in the countertop hole to verify that it fits.
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If your kitchen sink drain is corroded and leaking installing a new basket strainer is an easy way to solve the problem.
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When making measurements and outlines on the wall keep in mind that the cabinet face frames on the cabinet front are 1 2 inch wider than the back of the cabinet.
Then tighten the nut with a basket wrench to secure it in place.
Make sure the new sink will cover the old hole check the cutout size before installing new kitchen sink a sink that s too small for the countertop opening will leave ugly gaps along the sides or even fall right through the hole.
Prepare the new sink by installing the faucet according to the manufacturer s directions.
Place its back edge 1 inches from and parallel to the counter.
Proceed to the.
Trace the outline and create a new cutout with a jigsaw.
If sink has a template align it with the mark on the counter.
From there additional cabinets usually are installed on both sides.
Mark the counter s back edge to center the sink within its cabinet.
If necessary modify the countertop opening using a jigsaw router or tile cutter.
Start by adding plumber s putty to the underside of the basket strainer and fit it into the drain hole at the bottom of the sink.