Once this has been done, leave it for a further 24 hours. Pro tip: It might not be strictly necessary to wait for 24 hours after applying caulk — but it is highly recommended since this gives it plenty of time to dry completely, sealing the gaps.
You can now reattach the water lines and P-trap. This should be a simple operation that entails simply screwing the nuts back into place. You can use your pliers or wrench to help if necessary. When the P-trap and water lines are connected, you can turn the water back on and test the faucet. Try running both hot and cold water, and if everything works correctly and there are no leaks, you have successfully replaced your bathroom sink!
Pro tip: You are best off having a bucket in place below your sink for this step — just in case! The instructions we have given you here are as general as possible, but they are most relevant to replacing drop-in or undermount sinks.
If you are installing another type, you can follow this general plan, but some steps may be slightly different. In particular, with pedestal sinks, you need to be very careful with all your measurements. Make sure you leave enough space between the sink and other items in your bathroom.
For example, you should make sure you will have enough space for cupboard doors to open fully after installation. Some drop-in sinks may be glued in place. If this is the case, you may need to use a hammer and chisel to free it from the countertop. Replacing a bathroom sink is not a particularly difficult task if you have the necessary skills.
However, depending on the nature of the work you plan to do, sometimes there can be complications — for example, changing the size of the hole that accommodates the sink. For this reason, you should be realistic about your DIY capabilities — and if you think the job might be too difficult for you, you should consider calling in a pro instead. However, in situations where the work might be more complicated, you might be better off paying for a pro to do it.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. After that I used some slip joint pliers to tighten them up a little more so that they are nice and snug, making sure not to overtighten. The last step is to test the drain for leaks. I first let the faucet run and check the pipes for leaks.
I repeated this process a few times. No leaks! What a relief. If you did have a leak, try tightening the leaky joint a little before testing it out again. If you haven't already, check out the video for more details. See all my projects at diymontreal. More by the author:. I post how-to videos on my YouTube channel, as well as step-by-step tutorials on my website www.
Perhaps you want a new sink vanity, maybe you want to know how to install a new sink yourself — or it could be that you want to have a go at making a sink yourself from scratch. Click for more details. For those with plenty of space who want something big and bold in their bathroom, this plan for a double-sink vanity should give you a few ideas about the kind of thing you might like to try.
It shows you how to build the whole thing from scratch — although the quartz countertop and sinks were bought ready-made. In this video, this skilled DIYer shows us how he made a white concrete countertop with an integrated sink. It takes you through all the steps required to get the job done, from removing the old one to plumbing in the new one and finishing the job.
For some people, working with concrete for the first time can be intimidating, but our advice is simply to make sure you watch a few good tutorials before you start. Instead, you can create a whole new look with just a coat of paint. It might not sound that impressive — but check out what these bloggers achieved in their bathroom on just a minimal budget and you might change your mind! It might not be a style that everyone appreciates, but we think it has a kind of brutal elegance to it.
In this plan, this blogger shows us how she turned an antique dough bowl into a large and stylish sink.
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