Is it possible to replace a kitchen sink without replacing the counter-top?
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just do an over mount.
yes
It's done all the time!
yep, just be sure to remove all the old goo before putting fresh down.
yea unless the sink is actually made into the counter top. i don't think they make sinks like that any way
Yes it is (at least with the countertops and sinks I have lived around). There are mounting brackets underneath the sink that hold the stainless steel sink unit tightly to the countertop with plumber's putty around the edges between the sink and the countertop. The countertop is usually placed first and then the sink afterward, so you should be able to get the sink replaced without interfering with the countertop.
Yes Harley that is very possible. We did that ourselves when we moved into the home we are now in. I wanted double not a single. It was very easy to do. Any home store should be able to show you how in just about 30 mins. Just be sure to turn off water.
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Yes. I would recommend a cast iron or QUALITY stainless steel sink. Remember "you get what you pay for". Many cheaper sinks will look HORRIBLE in only a matter of months. A Quality piece can be abused and still look good for many years.
Yes, as long as it's the same size or bigger in which case you'll have to make the cutout bigger. Make sure that the countertop that's in there now is still in good shape or you'll be replacing that soon enogh as well. And have to remove your new sink etc to do it.
well if it a top set, it's easy but if it's set under the tile then you have to chisel out the tile around it and if you are lucky to find a sink that's bigger than the hole you can put it right on top of it by making the opening the size of the new sink and if you have formica you can do the same thing but you have to get under the counter and un screw the screws that hold it to the formica and it has a metal ring around it and you will have to pry that off to get the sink out and again i hope you can find a sink that is bigger the the opening that it already has good luck
Generally, yes, but it depends on the countertop. Some are actually part of the countertop, so you would have to replace the whole thing. The majority are bolted in from underneath, with a layer of caulking to keep it from leaking. It`s fairly simple to disconnect the plumbing & change the sink.
Oh yes - it is done all the time.
no problem
Of course! And it's easy. Follow what was said above. Remove the brackets and replace with a similar sink(above or below mount). Add plenty of silicon caulk to seal.
Remember to TURN OFF the water source before you pull out the faucet (..which is easy to replace as well).
Your question made me chuckle -- because I can't imagine changing all the kitchen counters whenever I wanted to replace a sink??!!
In most cases yes. It depends on the person who installed it. If it is a stainless steel drop in sink there should be metal mounting brackets that are holding it to the counter top from underneath. Also, it should have been siliconed to the counter top underneath the rim. But I have seen them glued down by overzealous DIY'ers & and handy men. So be careful when you remove the sink not to damage the counertop. Also, check for any water damage to the sink cutout itself if it is a laminate top.
I am a kitchen designer with 20 years experience and have seen a lot of sinks installed in some very unusual ways.
A standard stainless steel sink equal double bowl ( two bowls both the same size) is 33w x 22d edge of rim to edge of rim. The acutal bowls measure slightly less. You really need to find a sink the same size. you can get different configurations single bowl, off set 70/30 or 60/40 one bowl smaller than the other. But you need to make sure that it is going to fit not JUST the cut out but also the cabinet that it is setting in. Measure your sink base. If you a get sink that fits the hole it may not fit the base and you will have to cut the sides of the cabinet to accomodate the sink.
Do your homework. Investigate before you start
yes.
make sure the countertop under the sink is good first and measure the opening before buying. not all sinks are the same size. most kitchen sinks just sit there with a sealant under the lip. in most cases, the water lines drains caulking and the weight of the sink itself are all that hold it in place. disconnect the water and drain and push up. it may take some grunting but it will pop out. have some help doing it the first time. clean the old caulking up. set the new sink in the opening before caulking to check for propper fit. if the opening is too small, scribe or eyeball the new dimentions on the countertop, then use a keyhole saw or saws all to open the hole up. the opening doesnt have to be perfect there is some leeway built into the lip on the new sink. make certain that if you do have to open the hole up some that you do not open it wider than the new sink. in nost cases there isnt much that you can do then to fix it. recaulk and replace the sink reconnect the water and drain. there is a special wrench for the low profile nut on the drain. you can get the wrench at the same store that you get the sink from. a regular wrench may mess it up, and is clumsy on the nut making it a knuckle buster. the wrench is cheap only a few dollars. maybe a friend has one. there is a spare in my plumbing tool box you can use. just put it back when done. you will need to put the drain in seperately into the new sink. use plumbers putty as directed on the container and apply it to the underside of the new drain after setting the sink in the hole. in most cases it is much easier to do it then. you will want the opening where the new drain will go open so you can hold onto the sink while placing it in the opening in the counter. you will be glad that you did. it will prevent leaks from the drain. check the trap before reconnecting and replace if nedded. if the trap is old just replace it. its cheap and easy to do. please let us know how it goes.
Piece cake , Open the tap then disconnect the disposal pump ,If there was clamp under the sink to hold on sink to cont er top UN tied the screws and with a putty knife carefully
re-attached the sink from cont er.For replace new same operation from end to start.Do not forget the resin washers
between sink and counter top also glazing paste under the sink faucet were sink will connect to plastic pipe and disposal.
Yes it is done everyday
yes, i did mine two weeks ago.measure the sink length and width, also measure the hole opening under the sink,to make sure that the new one will fit,also if the sink is square make sure that you get a square one,or if its a little oval on the sides.go to your home depot store or Lowe's and get the same size sink or the one closest to the old one.
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