How Do I Replace A Kitchen Sink

How Do I Replace A Kitchen Sink?

Replacing a kitchen sink is a fairly simple plumbing project that can be completed in a few hours. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can save yourself the cost of hiring a plumber.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Before you begin, you will need to gather the following materials:

New kitchen sink
Sink strainer
Faucet
Pliers
Wrench
Putty knife
Caulk gun
Caulk

Step 2: Turn Off the Water Supply

Once you have gathered your materials, you need to turn off the water supply to your sink. There will be two shut-off valves under the sink, one for the hot water and one for the cold water. Turn both valves clockwise to turn off the water.

Step 3: Disconnect the Plumbing

Next, you need to disconnect the plumbing from the sink. Start by disconnecting the water lines from the faucet. Use pliers to loosen the nuts that hold the water lines in place. Once the water lines are disconnected, you can disconnect the drain line from the sink. To do this, loosen the nuts that hold the drain line in place and pull the drain line off of the sink.

Step 4: Remove the Old Sink

Now you can remove the old sink. Use a putty knife to cut the caulk around the sink. Once the caulk is cut, you can carefully lift the sink out of place.

Step 5: Install the New Sink

Now you can install the new sink. First, apply a bead of caulk around the rim of the sink. Then, carefully lower the sink into place. Make sure that the sink is level and that the caulk is evenly distributed around the rim of the sink.

Step 6: Reconnect the Plumbing

Once the sink is in place, you can reconnect the plumbing. Start by reconnecting the water lines to the faucet. Use pliers to tighten the nuts that hold the water lines in place. Then, reconnect the drain line to the sink. To do this, insert the drain line into the sink and tighten the nuts that hold the drain line in place.

Step 7: Turn On the Water Supply

Once the plumbing is reconnected, you can turn on the water supply. Slowly turn on both shut-off valves under the sink. Check for leaks around the sink and faucet. If there are no leaks, your new sink is now installed.