I m not opposed to hiring a granite pro but am curious if this is even possible.
Can an undermount bathroom sink be replaced.
Rotate the clips out of the way.
We recently had one of our sinkology professional plumbers replace an old stainless steel sink with a copper drop in sink.
Screws may be phillips head flat head or even hex style.
If you have the right tools and the right instructions anyone can install a new drop in sink.
Apparently you can but you have to be ready to face certain risks and possibilities if and when you decide to push through with replacing the undermount sink anyway.
Apply silicone adhesive around the top edge of the sink.
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He wanted to replace it with a drop in stainless steel sink.
Disconnect the supply lines and the trap under the sink and remove the entire vanity top sink and all.
If this is the case the countertop has to be lifted.
It s possible for a plumber to make that switch with the sinks without too much trouble although your sink will have to be out of service for a day or two.
It is possible to replace a broken undermount sink yourself as long as you use the previous sink measurements as a guide for the new one.
Is it possible to install an undermount sink without replacing the granite.
Make sure the water supply is shut off.
I just purchased a condo with beautiful granite counters and a hideous top mount kitchen sink.
The only real problem could arise if.
Undermount sinks are becoming a popular choice for home owners because they allow for easy cleanup and come in a variety of styles and materials.
Recently our customer had a large corian double sink that had cracked.
Loosen the undermount clip screws that secure the sink to the underside of the counter.
Let s say for instance that your under mount sink has a lip that is snugly tucked under a cabinet s walls.
The sink was seamed into the counter top during fabrication and it is possible to remove and replace it.
Replace top mount sink with undermount.