Install Vessel Sink On Granite

Use a nailset to chip a small amount of material from the granite countertop.

Install vessel sink on granite.

You can purchase a new vanity top with precut holes or you can cut them yourself with a drill and an appropriate type of hole saw. Add the tube image 2. Also use a tall faucet with a long spout designed for vessel sinks. Add to drain flange the tapered gasket image 1 and add the flat washer.

Insert the sink faucets through the correct predrilled openings. A vessel sink installation requires drilling holes into the vanity top or countertop for the sink drain and faucet if it is a deck mount type. Watch this video for steps on installing a vessel sink. Take care not to damage or chip the granite when placing the sink.

Add the lock nut. Attach the sink to the plumbing under the cabinet according to the manufacturer s instructions. Use a marker to trace the sink s drain hole onto the countertop marking the center of the circle image 1. Next insert the drain through the vessel sink.

Vessel sinks can be recessed in the counter or sit on top. Vessel sinks also work with wall mount faucets. Lay down your towel to prevent damages to the countertop and sink carefully place the sink upside down on the counter. The weight of the sink itself.

Granite composite sinks install similarly to other drop in sinks with clips and caulk holding the sink in place on the counter. To install a vessel sink using this method follow the steps below. Turn the sink back over and set it on the countertop over the drain hole. Make sure the water is off.

How to install vessel sink. Taller vanities will work but keep in mind that children might have a hard time reaching over the sink bowl. How to remove your old vanity and sink install the new one connect the plumbing and enjoy. Make sure that you remember to caulk around all threaded connections to create a waterproof seal.

Center the sink and carefully lower it into the opening. The contact patch is the part of the sink that will actually touch the countertop. Pick a vanity that supports the sink at a comfortable height about 36 inches to the top of the bowl is typical. If the granite hasn t been pre cut to accommodate hardware specifications for your vessel sink drain and faucet measure and cut any required holes in the granite.

Apply a strong silicone adhesive or countertop adhesive to the entire contact patch of the sink.