Remove Sink Attached To Wall

Most are fastened with a few screws.

Remove sink attached to wall.

If there isn t an allen wrench look for snap rings and remove by loosening the screws attached to them. There are only slight differences in how you remove each kind of sink and they will be explained as you go through the steps. Check inside the cabinet to determine where it is attached to the wall. More often than not a pedestal sink s mounting holes will not line up with existing wall studs.

Employ the assistance of a helper to make sure the p trap successfully moves off the wall while the sink is also moving. Kitchen sinks come in 2 basic designs. Assess what type of sink you have. After this carefully lift up the sink and slide the pedestal out.

Make sure all connections to the sink have been released properly. Remove any trim where the cabinet meets the walls if applicable. To remove the pedestal sink to gain access behind it remove the caulk under the sink bowl and the caulk near the bottom stand at the floor. When your walls lack the studs to.

If the cabinet is attached with nails carefully pry it away from the wall with a flat pry bar. When all connections are free remove the metal clips that attach the sink to the countertops. They will be easier to disconnect from the wall once the pedestal is removed. Use pliers to disconnect the drainpipe and garbage disposal from the sink drain.

Remove the p trap from the sink drain. Remove all screws with a drill or screwdriver. Use a utility knife to sever any caulking between the back edge of the sink and the wall if applicable to ease removal. Remove both the dishwasher drain line and the garbage disposal.

Leave the faucet and drain pipes attached for now. Remove the sink from its wall mounting bracket by lifting evenly upward approximately 3 inches from both sides of the sink near the wall. Loosen the nuts securing other piping that runs to the sink drain such as faucet and sprayer connections and remove these as well. How to attach a pedestal sink to the wall without studs.

Under mounted which are attached to the countertop from underneath or drop ins which simply drop into the sink opening in a countertop.