Vessel Sink Installation Guide

Start by turning off the water.

Vessel sink installation guide.

Apply a bead of silicone around the drain hole on the bottom of the sink. Rest the sink either on the mounting ring or into the recessed hole in your countertop. A mounting ring is only necessary if you re installing an above counter vessel sink. Insert the drain through the drain.

Installing a vessel sink. From underneath the countertop apply adhesive around the entire perimeter of the sink ensuring contact between the. To install a vessel sink using this method follow the steps below. Unlike an undermount bathroom sink which you install from underneath the countertop or a fully recessed drop in sink a vessel sink either sits on top of the countertop or is partially recessed inside it and you can use one on any type of vanity even a repurposed antique dressing table if you want.

The first phase of the project is removing the existing vanity and sink. After a drain hole of 1 5 8 to 1 3 4 is drilled no additional cutting of the countertop is required. Pre drill for the screw holes. Lay down your towel to prevent damages to the countertop and sink carefully place the sink upside down on the counter.

The sink may come with a mounting ring or gasket to be used between the sink and the. Vessel sinks can be recessed in the counter or sit on top. Before installing the. The vessel sink basin rests completely on top of the counter or vanity.

Installing a vessel sink step 1. Bring in the vanity table and secure it in place on the floor and wall. Place the mounting ring. Insert the drain flange and tailpiece.

We re going to be installing a glass vessel sink if you re installing a copper sink be sure to use a neutral cure silicone sealant. Residential building professional andy engel starts the process by measuring the size of the sink and penciling it onto the countertop. Then he tapes the lines puts holes at all four corners and proceeds to cut out the sink using a jigsaw. Check the openings for a.

Make cuts for all openings using a jigsaw image 1 and a hole saw image 2. Lower the sink vessel. Position the sink on the countertop. Complete the drain assembly.

Think about the height of your new sink and vanity. Proper installation of a vessel sink requires that the sink opening is accurately cut and sized. Caulk the edges of the sink. Position the sink in the opening in the countertop and make sure its level.