The bathroom is an important part of a home where people usually refresh at night or prepare to face the day in the morning, with a bath or shower. It also acts as a reservoir of decorative inspiration, thus, people often customise their bathrooms with accessories. Essentially, a sink can be found in almost all bathrooms, and often requires maintenance for it to work efficiently.
Replacing the bathroom sink is not as hard as other activities at home, but it requires some time. Chipped, dented, and outdated sinks can be changed to improve the overall look of a bathroom. There are several easy steps to follow to replace a sink.
Firstly, one must measure the dimensions of the sink, including the width, length, and depth. Make sure that these measurements are double checked before purchasing a new sink.
Disconnecting the old sink’s plumbing is the next step. The water going to the bathroom must be turned off first and before dealing with the plumbing, the faucet should be checked. Put a bucket under the sink before detaching the P-trap, just in case the water pours out after detaching the faucet’s water lines.
Remove clips at the bottom of the sink that connect it to the countertop. Putty or sealant between the countertop and sink rip must be taken away before lifting the sink from the counter. Settle the faucet and empty assembly into the sink.
Subsequently, apply silicone to the sink rim’s underside and lower it into the countertop. Push the new bathroom sink firmly into place and ensure that the excess silicone is wiped off. Excess sealant must be wiped off before it hardens. Finally, connect the P-trap and water lines. Check the connections by turning on the water and tighten them once no leaks are found.