Under Counter Sink Install

Lay a two by four board across the top of the granite above the sink opening.

Under counter sink install.

Undermount sinks are considerably harder to install since their heavier weight is suspended from the bottom of the countertop with clips and adhesives. This d i y video how to install an undermount kitchen sink to a granite countertop shows step by step instructions on how to install properly stainless steel. Raise the sink so it presses against the underside of the countertop and forms a watertight seal. Insert one end of the clamp through the sink.

This makes an undermount kitchen sink particularly susceptible to leaking around the recessed edge of the sink the seam where the top lip of the sink meets the underside of the countertop. Stainless steel and composite sink manufactures provide a system for attaching directly to the underside of the g q counter top. To suspend the sink beneath the cutout. Install sink clips to the underside of the counter as needed.

Although several methods are used to install undermount sinks many professionals can safely glue the sink in place using silicone sealant and a two part epoxy. They re the easiest to install. Unlike drop in sinks undermount sinks attach to the underside of countertops making them a little trickier to install. They can be installed on any type of counter surface.

After you cut and fit the sink to the countertop you will need to choose an installation method. The system includes 6 8 bolts clips and wing nuts. Line up the sink beneath the sink opening and press it against the stone. Using a knife scraper and solvent clean away all dried adhesive from the underside of the counter and the sink rim.

There s a flange that sits on the countertop just like a regular sink. Set the sink on the props. This eliminates the need to drill. The bolts are inserted into grooves that the fabricator drills or cuts into the back of the counter spaced evenly around the flange of the sink.

We ll walk you through how to remove an old undermount sink and install a new one. Set up boards such as 2 x 4 inch boards underneath the countertop as a stand for the sink. Use a caulk gun to apply a thick bead of caulk around the edge of the countertop. Suspend the sink underneath the countertop if your countertop is already installed.