Install Vessel Sink On Granite

Insert the sink faucets through the correct predrilled openings.

Install vessel sink on granite.

How to remove your old vanity and sink install the new one connect the plumbing and enjoy. Lay down your towel to prevent damages to the countertop and sink carefully place the sink upside down on the counter. Apply a bead of silicone around the drain hole on the bottom of the sink. Turn the sink back over and set it on the countertop over the drain hole.

A vessel sink installation requires drilling holes into the vanity top or countertop for the sink drain and faucet if it is a deck mount type. Taller vanities will work but keep in mind that children might have a hard time reaching over the sink bowl. Add to drain flange the tapered gasket image 1 and add the flat washer. You can purchase a new vanity top with precut holes or you can cut them yourself with a drill and an appropriate type of hole saw.

Vessel sinks can be recessed in the counter or sit on top. We re going to be installing a glass vessel sink if you re installing a copper sink be sure to use a neutral cure silicone sealant. Vessel sinks also work with wall mount faucets. Pick a vanity that supports the sink at a comfortable height about 36 inches to the top of the bowl is typical.

Next insert the drain through the vessel sink. If the granite hasn t been pre cut to accommodate hardware specifications for your vessel sink drain and faucet measure and cut any required holes in the granite. Watch this video for steps on installing a vessel sink. The weight of the sink itself.

Make sure the water is off. Attach the sink to the plumbing under the cabinet according to the manufacturer s instructions. Use a nailset to chip a small amount of material from the granite countertop. The contact patch is the part of the sink that will actually touch the countertop.

Also use a tall faucet with a long spout designed for vessel sinks. Granite composite sinks install similarly to other drop in sinks with clips and caulk holding the sink in place on the counter. Add the lock nut. Take care not to damage or chip the granite when placing the sink.

Use a marker to trace the sink s drain hole onto the countertop marking the center of the circle image 1. To install a vessel sink using this method follow the steps below. How to install vessel sink. Center the sink and carefully lower it into the opening.

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