Install Undercounter Kitchen Sinks
Solid surface countertops and undermount sinks are quickly gaining popularity in many households these days. With their ease of care and sleek look, they are transforming kitchens around the world. You can purchase undermount sinks in various styles, materials and color to match any décor. Installing the sink is not as difficult as it may look, but you won't be able to use the sink for a couple of days, so you may want to order in some pizza.
Instructions
1. Have the counter installer cut, grind and buff the opening for your sink and faucets. They will also predrill the holes for the mounting hardware. Solid surface countertops are very expensive, and, if you do not know exactly what you are doing, you should not try to cut the opening yourself. Your sink should come with a template the installer can use to measure for the openings.
2. Clean the opening's inside edges and underside of the countertop with a wire brush and then some denatured alcohol and a damp rag. The cutting and grinding to make the opening will leave little pieces of debris that will not allow the sink to adhere properly if it's not cleaned off. The wire brush will loosen the debris, and the alcohol will remove it.
3. Turn the countertop upside down for easier installation of the sink. The counter will be very heavy, so you will need at least two people to turn it. Lay some towels down on the floor, so you don't scratch the surface.
4. Place the sink over the hole and, using a permanent marker, outline exactly where the sink should be. This will ensure proper placement when you have the adhesive on the sink.
5. Mix together the two-part epoxy now, so it can set while you are putting the sink in position. Place a bead of clear silicone caulk around the lip of the sink and put the sink in place. Press it down onto the counter.
6. Brush the epoxy onto the mounting bolt posts that are next to the sink lip. Tighten mounting screws. The epoxy will ensure the mounting hardware will not come loose with regular usage. Leave the countertop and sink in this position overnight.
7. Run a bead of silicone caulk along the tops of your cabinets, flip the countertop over and place on the cabinets.
8. Install the sink drain. Roll plumber's putty into a long, skinny roll and place it around the bottom of the drain assembly. Push the assembly down tight into the hole so the excess putty squishes out around the edges. Under the sink, tighten the lock nut to the drain assembly with a pipe wrench. Do not overtighten, or you may cause the drain to leak.
9. Connect the drain using a PVC compression fitting. Hand tighten one end of the fitting to the drain tail and the other to the P or S trap.
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