Undermount sinks add a sleek modern element to your kitchen while also simplifying countertop cleanup by allowing you to wipe food and.
Attaching sink to marble countertop.
Marble countertop sledge hammer level silicone caulk adhesive protective eyewear gloves step 1 take careful measurements make sure to take careful measurements of the area.
How to install an undermount kitchen sink to a granite countertop step by step duration 6 minutes 39 seconds make any adjustments to the sink by tapping it on the sides with your hand.
The hidden edge of the undermount sink has an attractive streamlined appearance and the lack of crevice or a lip makes the edges less likely to catch dirt.
Drop in sinks are mounted to the top of the counter top.
Take the sink out and use a drill to put holes in the marked spots.
This sink caulking material has water repellent properties and it bonds to ceramic and countertop laminate.
Today a special type of silicone caulking compound is manufactured specifically for sink installation.
Apply a line of sealing compound between the edge of the marble top and the wall behind it.
This prevents water from dripping down against the wall and ruining the countertop or wood.
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.
Center the sink to the opening on the countertop carefully.
With the undermount sink in place mark the potions where the holes need to be drilled on the countertop.
This next phase depends on whether you want to install the sink with the countertop already in place or if you want to attach the sink to the countertop and then install it all in one shot.
An undermount sink as the name suggests is a sink that is mounted underneath a countertop in a kitchen or other room.
Silicone caulking seals sinks to the countertop and prevents water intrusion.
Tool the excess silicon that has squeezed out from around the joint between the sink and countertop using your finger a clean rag and acetone.
It is the most commonly used glue to install a sink.
Allow all putties sealing compounds and caulks to dry for 24 to 48 hours before using the vanity for any purpose especially the sink or other water sources.
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.
Doing the install once the countertop is installed really depends a lot on the size of your under sink cabinets.
Align the rim of the sink to the edges of the countertop if you re going for a zero reveal aesthetic.