Attaching Sink To Granite Countertop

Use the sink clips to attach the sink to the counter.

Attaching sink to granite countertop.

If you are installing a sink within a stone countertop you attach the sink to the underside of the stone countertop with epoxy. These are plastic devices that are generally used to repair a sagging sink that failed because the fabricator took shortcuts and didn t use sink clips or rails. Take the sink out and use a drill to introduce holes in the. Apply polyurethane sealant to the lip beneath the edges of the sink.

Insert the undermount sink into the hole in the granite. Make sure you leave about an inch of pipe coming from the stack so you can add a fitting. This d i y video how to install an undermount kitchen sink to a granite countertop shows step by step instructions on how to install properly stainless steel. Measure the sink opening in your granite countertop.

Purchase your sink and position it near the granite countertop. This step isn t difficult but you must set the sink in the right place. Careful to buy the right putty if you have a stainless steel sink you can use either kind of putty if you have a granite composite sink you need putty that will not stain the sink first thing you want to do is cut out the old plumbing. Wipe up all excess silicone sealant you can reach with a rag and denatured alcohol.

Here s how you glue a sink to a countertop. Normally it will be 33 x 22 inches from outside the rims. Step 4 drill holes. Take the measurements with you when you go to your local home improvement center when it s time for you to select your new sink.

If this describes your counter select sealants and caulking specially designed for this type of stone. Raise the sink so it presses against the underside of the countertop and forms a watertight seal. After the epoxy cures you can t change your mind. Four to six hinged brackets push the flange of the sink against the bottom of the granite or quartz counter and are then screwed into the wall of the cabinet to hold it in place.

The rim of the sink will sit below the granite countertop if it s the correct size.