How to Replace a Bathroom Vanity Sink-A Quick Simple Easy Bathroom Remodel Update

Replacing a bathroom vanity sink
with a newer one that is similar in
size, shape, and construction can
take less than one day.

1.Turn off the hot and cold water lines to the sink.

2. Take the faucet off of the old vanity. Set aside, clean if
necessary, and keep all the parts together.

3. Detach the plumbing pipes from the base of the vanity.

4. Remove old vanity. It may be necessary to run a putty knife,
scraper, or flat head screwdriver underneath the sink to break
the caulk sell.

Take care not to damage anything that you want to keep or will
have exposed after installing the new vanity.

5. Caulk the underside edges of the new vanity and place on
the base.

6. Attached the plumbing to the new vanity sink.

7. Run the hot and cold lines up to the faucet. Install the faucet
on the new vanity sink.

8. Turn the hot and cold lines back on. Tight the sink knob or
knobs if needed.

9. Leave the new vanity sink alone for 24 hours or more
according to the time needed for the caulk and plumbing glue
to fully cure.

10. Test for leaks after curing is complete. If leaks occur,
re-tape and glue.

Tips & Warnings

*Follow all directions in new vanity sink packaging so that
warranty is not voided.
*Keep all paperwork for the new vanity sink and the faucets
together so that directions will always be available.
*If home is sold, give new home owners paperwork in a large
plastic bag.
*Remove old vanity carefully so that you do not damage the
wall or sink base.
*Check out local codes and licensing requirements.
*Follow all laws regarding codes, licensing, and inspections.

Materials

4 Cool Dinosaur Templates Created
by Heather Inks for personal use

How to Replace a Bathroom Vanity Sink-
A Quick Simple Easy Bathroom Remodel Update