How To Remove Drop In Bathroom Sink

How to Remove a Drop-In Bathroom Sink

Removing a drop-in bathroom sink is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few hours. By following these steps, you can safely and easily remove your old sink and install a new one.

Before you begin, gather the following tools and materials:

Adjustable wrench
Channel locks
Putty knife
Bucket
New sink

Step 1: Turn off the water supply to the sink.

Locate the shut-off valves under the sink and turn them clockwise to close them. If there are no shut-off valves, you will need to turn off the main water supply to your home.

Step 2: Disconnect the water lines from the sink.

Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts that connect the water lines to the sink. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts, as this could damage the water lines.

Step 3: Remove the drainpipe from the sink.

Place a bucket under the drainpipe to catch any water that may leak out. Use channel locks to loosen the nuts that connect the drainpipe to the sink. Once the nuts are loose, you can remove the drainpipe from the sink.

Step 4: Remove the old sink from the countertop.

Use a putty knife to carefully pry the old sink away from the countertop. Be careful not to damage the countertop.

Step 5: Install the new sink.

Place the new sink in the hole in the countertop. Make sure that the sink is level and that it is properly seated in the hole.

Step 6: Connect the water lines to the sink.

Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts that connect the water lines to the sink. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts, as this could damage the water lines.

Step 7: Connect the drainpipe to the sink.

Place a bead of plumber's putty around the base of the drainpipe. Insert the drainpipe into the hole in the sink and tighten the nuts that connect the drainpipe to the sink. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts, as this could damage the drainpipe.

Step 8: Turn on the water supply to the sink.

Open the shut-off valves under the sink to turn on the water supply. Check for leaks around the water lines and the drainpipe. If you find any leaks, tighten the nuts that connect the water lines and the drainpipe to the sink.

Your new drop-in bathroom sink is now installed and ready to use.