How To Replace Wall Mounted Bathroom Sinks?

Answer 1

How to Install a Wall Mounted Sink

People who own older style homes often have wall mounted sinks in their kitchen or bathroom. Wall mounted sinks are considered to have a durable design which gives them a great product life. However there are situations where it may become necessary to replace the sink either due to cracks, pits or a worn down surface that you want to freshen up.

1. When you want to install new wall mounted sinks in your kitchen and bath area you will first need to gather the tools and supplies that are needed for this project. You will need:

Gloves

Protective eye cover

Tarps

Channel lock pliers

Pipe wrench

Needle-nose pliers

Faucet wrench

Utility knife

Socket set

Marking pen

Wall lags

Wall lag anchors

Cordless drill

¼” drill bit

Silicone gun

Silicone

New Plumbing fixtures

New sink

Removing Wall Mounted Sinks

1. Make sure that all water valves are turned off to the wall mounted sink. Place tarps on the floor in the area you will be working to prevent water damage.

2. If the valves on the plumbing attached to the sink is hard to turn you can use a pair of channel lock pliers to help make this job easier. Use a faucet wrench to disconnect any water supply line that may be connected to the faucet.

3. Using a pipe wrench disconnect the P-trap for the drain. You will need to leave the drain, drain extension and the remainder of the PVC drain connection left in place.

4. You will need to use your needle-nose pliers to remove the clip that holds the drain in place and pull the lift rod from your drain assembly. You will need to do the same for your ball assembly connection that is used to lift the drain plunger.

5. Remove any faucet lock-nuts on your faucet. The easiest way to do this is to use a faucet wrench that is capable to fit in tight areas behind the sink.

6. Use a utility knife to remove any silicone that may be used at the base of the faucet to hold it in place.

7. You may need to use a rubber mallet to break the faucet loose. Make sure that you only tap this lightly.

8. You will need to have someone hold your sink until you can get the wall lags removed that hold your sink to the wall. You will need a socket to remove the wall lags. When the wall lags are all removed you can remove your sink from the wall.

Installing A Wall Mounted Sink

1. Use a measuring tape to measure the lag hole placements that are on the back of your new wall mounted sink to make sure that they will measure up with the old sink placement. You can used the same holes that are already drilled in the wall if they line up. If the placement is different for the new sink than the old one you will need to make new lag holes in the wall using your drill.

2. Measure up from the floor to make mark on the wall where you want the top of your new sink to be located. You will need to do this for both sides of your sink. Use a level to make sure that your marks are level which will ensure the sink will be level as well.

3. Have someone hold your sink in place against the wall while you install the wall lags directly into the wall mounted sink holes. This can be done the easiest with your socket set.

4. Using your drill make two ¼” holes in the marked hole locations. Place your wall anchors into the wall holes and drive them in place with a hammer. Put the sink back against the wall and install the new wall lags into place.

5. Place your PVC plumbing pipes that you removed from the old sink back into place under the sink. Complete the process by using a reverse order that you used for removing the faucet. Make sure that you apply silicone around your sink and faucet using a thin bead pattern. Turn your water supply lines back on and test your new sink for any leaks.