Replacing a Kitchen Sink | Ask This Old House

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Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update a kitchen sink. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $150 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Replacing a Kitchen Sink: Adjustable open end wrench Adjustable pliers Screwdriver Putty knife Oscillating saw Caulking gun Shopping List: Sink Faucet Sink Strainer Silicone Caulking Plumber’s Putty New Shutoffs (if needed) New Drain Piping (if needed) Steps: 1. Turn the water to the faucet off at the shutoffs under the sink. 2. Open the faucet to ensure the shutoffs hold. If they don’t, turn off the water at the water main. 3. Use an adjustable open end wrench to remove the supply hoses from the shut off valves. 4. Use adjustable pliers to disconnect the drain piping from the bottom of the sink. 5. Use a screwdriver to loosen the clips that secure the sink to the countertop. 6. Use a putty knife to gently release the connection between the sink and the countertop. 7. Dryfit the new sink in place and modify the opening as needed with an oscillating saw. 8. With the sink out of the opening, perform any repairs needed to the shutoff valves, or replace them. 9. Install the new faucet to the sink based on the faucet manufacturer’s recommendations. Install the water supply hoses while the sink is out too. 10. Turn the sink upside down and spread a bead of silicone caulking around the edge of the sink. 11. Set the sink into the counter

Published 2019-03-05 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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