Installing Bathroom Sink Drains

By the time you install a vanity cabinet and drop the sink into it the rough in plumbing for the drain should be done.

Installing bathroom sink drains.

Assemble the faucet and drain on the sink before you install it on the vanity. Installing bathroom sink plumbing. If it is you ll see a 2 inch. A p trap kit a trap adapter and a pop up or regular sink drain assembly.

Add a thin bead of silicone adhesive to the rim of the sink opening in the vanity. The first is the rough in when you install all the water drain and vent pipes in the walls and. How to plumb a bathroom vanity sink drain. Next put a thin bead of silicon around the lower lip of the sink and set the sink in place.

In this diy plumbing tutorial i ll show you how to install the sink drain namely the p trap. To see the steps check out our how to install a bathroom faucet video. A bathroom sink pop up stopper is a very convenient feature and while the installation is usually easy occasionally the process is complicated due to variations in the fixture or fittings. If you also want to see how i installed my wall faucet and vessel sink watch the video above.

If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it. Putting in a sink drain is a simple home improvement project that anyone can complete in less than half an hour. This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink. If you need to install a new pop up drain for any reason these instructions will simplify the process.

First decide whether you ll be installing your new drain in your bathroom or the kitchen the process is nearly identical but the parts you ll need differ slightly. Try not to get it on the face of the cabinet. Before you install a bathroom sink turn off the water supply and remove the old sink.