Putting In A New Kitchen Sink

If your kitchen sink drain is corroded and leaking installing a new basket strainer is an easy way to solve the problem.

Putting in a new kitchen sink.

Putting in a sink drain is a simple home improvement project that anyone can complete in less than half an hour. Use the right sealant when installing new kitchen sink. Set and plumb the sink before installing the dishwasher which depends on linking to the sink s water supply and drain lines. First decide whether you ll be installing your new drain in your bathroom or the kitchen the process is nearly identical but the parts you ll need differ slightly.

Worse it can damage some plastics including some of the plastics used to make sinks. Plumber s putty has long been the standard sealant for sink baskets and sometimes even sink rims. The steps for installing the sink drain will depend on how different the new sink is from the old one as well as what other components are being installed. Don t fret if your slide in range dishwasher or fridge looks out of.

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. The problem with putty is that it eventually dries out cracks and causes leaks. For the measurement of the sink insert the new cover on sawhorses and then put the old countertop above. Cut the countertop with a circular saw with work on the edge guide.

A shiny new sink along with a new faucet and countertop will jazz up a kitchen as much as new flooring and appliances and for considerably less money. 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. Then tighten the nut with a basket wrench to secure it in place. Standard sinks have 1 2 3 or 4 holes on the rear lip for a faucet and additional components.

Make labels for the cutting area turn the new deck and then transfer these marks using a tape measure. These days it isn t that difficult to install a new sink and faucet thanks to fittings that simply screw or glue together often without solder or torches.