So, you have just bought your fabulously looking new farmhouse sink. Good news is that it is a fireclay sink. Now all you need is to fit it inside your farmhouse kitchen. But you have no clue about it.
Don’t worry. I have got your back! Let’s have a fun talk about how to install fireclay farmhouse sink easily in nine steps. I’ll try to keep it as simple as possible to bring out a beginner friendly tutorial. Let’s get into it!
Installing the Fireclay Farmhouse Sink (Step by Step)
Step 1: Make the Area Ready for Installation!
To start with the set up you first need to remove the existing sink. You should turn the water lines off. There should be a couple of valves within the base cabinet. It usually lies beneath the sink. Make sure you properly disconnect the water lines and fittings.
You should next get rid of the drain pipe. This too stays below your sink. Make sure you have a bucket or huge bowl ready. There will be a water flow that you need to catch. It is going to come out once you eliminate the P-trap.
Step 2: Detach Countertops!
You should now focus on doors, drawers, and cabinets. You need to get rid of any lower counterparts. There are screws in base cabinet holding these. Detach them one by one. You can use a knife and cut the silicone beads.
This will help free up countertop easily. If you are an expert with installation then doing it alone won’t be of much trouble. Otherwise, you can ask a family member or friend to assist. Most of the time handling stone, concrete and tile countertops are hard.
Step 3: Making A Frame!
Most durable sinks will be somewhat heavy to lift. If you want to set them up properly go for a support frame build up first.
You can get proper screwing measurements from manual and use it for the base cabinet’s side attachment. This will help you to make a frame that supports storage below your basin.
You should make sure the frame fits tightly with cabinets.
Step 4: Get Rid of Previous Cabinets!
You need to detach the false front panel with hard pulling. Measure the new sink’s space in the cabinet and mark it down. You should keep a quarter inches gap on each side. This does not need to be perfect because trim boards will fill the flaw.
Once you double check the measurements, cut it down. You should store removed pieces. This needs to be used again after installation.
Step 5: Fit in The Sink!
Now you are ready with frame and cutout. All you need to do now is sliding the sink. Let it rest on top of the framing. You should avoid fastener for a while. Check again for a quarter inches gap on both sides. Be sure with a final adjustment.
Now simply use a level and make sure the sink is even from every direction. This is important for water draining properly. You can use shims for further adjustments if required.
Step 6: Fitting Countertops!
Simply attach the countertop now. Use silicone to seal seams properly. Usually, there are some seams noticeable in countertop’s underside and sink tops. This will dry out soon and hold your counterpart in place. It’s an intimidating step. So, if you are not so sure, get help from an expert installer.
Step 7: Reconfiguration!
You will go with next steps after twenty-four hours. This is the time period to dry out silicone properly. Once cured, you can continue.
There should be some woods left from earlier steps. Use it for installing base cabinet top. You can directly mount it within the frame. Use finish nailer for that. This will give a complete look to the base cabinet by covering it up.
Be sure the cabinet front is totally flat. This means it’s time to reinstall doors.
Step 8: Adding Trims!
You should get the old false front panel for next step. It will help you cut new trim boards. This is used to put around your sink. You should cut for each side by separate measurement. Go for bottom next. Be sure to glue them properly beforehand. This will give a seamless end result.
Step 9: Installing Cabinet Doors!
Measure the new opening and cut a cabinet door following that. You can get it cut beforehand from a house improvement workshop. Just make sure to have accurate measurements.
Now simply use some glue and dowels to connect cut down pieces with frame. You can get some ratchet bar clamps to hold it together for 24 hours while the glue dries up. Finish it off by reinstalling the door hinges and pulls. Finally, reattach the new doors into it.
It’s Done!
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