Install A Kitchen Sink In Marble

For the most part it has aged fairly well if it has not been abused.

Install a kitchen sink in marble. The following steps only refer to countertops with sinks. This material was used extensively in the 1970 s and 80 s. Do not install the counters first. Undermount sinks install beneath the counter and add a streamlined look and feel to your kitchen counter.

Replacing and updating an undermount sink is a simple way to add some extra style to your kitchen or bath. This way you won t have to work below the counter the entire time. Installing the faucet and supply lines to the countertop before setting the sink is much easier. Martha s plumber needs to install a 2 inch drain pipe to the kitchen island.

We ll walk you through how to remove an old undermount sink and install a new one. After the epoxy has dried for about an hour check whether the sink has adhered to the countertop by carefully lifting up the sink a few inches by the bottom drain hole. Do not install just yet. Instead take the counter to a workstation with plenty of room and turn it over.

Warning use acetone in well ventilated areas and follow the warnings listed on the bottle. Before we discuss the details of installing your undermount sink on a granite countertop let s first go through the general ideas of the project. Inside the kitchen sink cabinet or behind it in a void space the plumber needs to create a loop. Replacing and updating an undermount sink is a simple way to add extra style to your kitchen or bath.

These instructions are for installing a drop in sink. There are a lot of homes with aging cultured marble countertops in their bathrooms. That will make installing the sink much more difficult. Undermount sinks look good with granite countertops it adds a modern look to your bathroom or kitchen while simplifying countertop cleanup.

This loop is also. However the built in sinks in this s. Replace the sink in a cultured marble countertop. Before installing the countertop and sink on the vanity install the faucet and drain body according to the manufacturer s directions while you have easy access.

Select the appropriate type of replacement sink.