How to Replace and Install a Kitchen Sink – Do It Yourself
August 8, 2011 by admin
Filed under Decorating & Remodeling
Lowe’s home improvement expert, Mike Kraft, shows how to properly install a drop-in sink for your home kitchen. For more helpful and instructional videos like this one, visit www.Lowes.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5
@anamerebephens thats what the sink clamps are for, so they will set the sink down closer to the countertop. if it is a issue about an unlevel countertop, you can apply a bead of silicon to the sides to waterproof it and wipe away any excess
What if the sink sides don’t sit flush on the counter tops?
@Jorrellds Depends on what all you’re replacing and with what quality, A sink basin can cost as little as $60 up to over $1,000. Faucet’s are similar. Piping is pretty cheap; about $20-$50 should cover you depending on how many drains are in the sink. A typical replacement including sink, faucet and piping will run you $400-$750.
Good information but too many advertising
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I found this to be very helpful, though they appear to have skipped the step of attaching the faucet, luckily I knew to do that first. I was able to install my new stainless steel kitchen by myself and it looks great!
If I had to do it again, I would have a friend help place the sink simply because of the weight of the sink with the faucet and the awkwardness of handling the sink.
this is generic. It leaves a lot to be desired.
DisposAL
Too much advertising, good grief. Terrible video cause of that.
He’s smiling because he works for Lowes and not Home Depot, or worse: 84 Lumber.
A little more how to and a little less advertising please
hmmm. they said you need teflon tape in the beginning, but i never saw it used. maybe should have gone on the water supply line connections ;o) . good video though
They hired an out of work disc jockey to do this video. Lucky for Lowes they got a good one.
3:33 – looks good lol Makes me laugh when he says this
Very good video. Covers everything clearly and succinctly.
fantastic video!