Wouldn’t call this “easy”. Was your sink mounted using SCREW-IN mounting clips??? CANNOT beLIEVE - ADHESIVE-ONLY is even an option for having to support the ENTIRE weight of such a HEAVY SINK - not to MENTION the weight of it being filled with WATER and/or (for kitchen sinks) heavy DISPOSAL, DISHES and POTS! - DESPITE the existence and acceptability of relatively cheap and easy SCREW-IN mounting clips methods!? Whoever decided that was an IDIOT and/or GREEDY / CHEAP MEGA-BUILDER that had too much influence on the construction standards committee!? NO ADHESIVE lasts FOREVER!? Granted, neither do screw mounts, but they defo last HECK of a lot longer than adhesive - AND support MUCH more WEIGHT while doing so!? AND you can MUCH more easily INSPECT to see if they’re failing!? AND MUCH more easily REPAIR that failure (by tightening the screws and if necessary, injecting glue and re-drill)!?
This happened to us the other day! My husband was getting something in the kitchen, heard a weird noise and noticed the sink had fallen through. What the hell? Ours didn’t have clips, so we think the epoxy just got old and weak.
Here now in 2024, 29yrs old, just also finding out that adhesive-only undermount sinks are a thing and can fall out. Of all the dumb installation methods that exist, this just skyrocketed to the top of my list.
I noticed their appliances were white and dated looking, not sure why their newish looking stainless sink would be a priority to replace. Seems like a waste of time and money.
My Name Stainless steel sinks are high maintenance if you want them to look nice. Ours is three years old and I'm replacing it with a composit sink. Stainless has to be constantly wiped dry and scratches very easy. Composit sinks are made from stone and very easy maintenance and look nicer.
@@rssazn123 True but ugly. And sterile. I do like the plug they gave for Habitat for Humanity! I love the Restore and have install quite of few cabinets picked up there for a song. We have a MI cabin and last fall I got a GE gas slide in range with 18k BTU burners, a center griddle and convection oven. Five years old ($2,800 stove!) and had been converted to LP. I paid $165 and converted it back to NG with the correct gas orifices. My deal of the year!!!! We LOVE the Habitat for Humanity Restores!!!
Thank you for this video! We thought it was much more complicated due to our countertops and realized we can do this after watching! Also, the links are great!
I'm glad I came across this video! Always wanted to replaced my sink but thought it was too hard to replace and didn't wanted to pay top dollars to have some one do it. Everything went smoothly on my installation and lowe's had everything I needed I would do it again ☺️ I'm So Happy With My new Sink thank you guys and Lowe's!
Oh, I really needed a video like this. My sink is attached like this, and I really wanted to change it. But I didn't know how to do it at all. But now I know it thanks to you guys. Thank you so much
Is it possible to remove the sink through the top (the hole in the granite) by rotating onto its side? My cabinets have a center pillar (between the two doors) that prevents removing through the bottom as in this video
Thanks! installing a 12" counter with a 4" L corner and did not want to have to flip it over first to install the sink. Was looking for some sort of trick to mount the sink after installation and this will work perfect. Great thinking.
How is the black sink going for you? Regret the day I chose a black slate sink and black faucet! Can’t wait to get rid of them and go back to stainless or even white. Black shows EVERYTHING.
Don't despair! I had a black stone sink in my last home. I mainly used "wipes" for regular/daily cleaning, with something like scrubbing bubbles once a week or so. About once a month I gave it a light wipe with MCT (refined coconut) oil. It remained looking great (and we cook a lot). If you have hard water, regular cleaning with vinegar can help. But the real trick to keeping it looking good is some kind of oil. I think something like the "wood butter" for cutting boards I get from Amazon would also work well.
DON'T EVER INSTALL A BLACK SINK, YOU WILL SEE ALL THE DIRT & GRIME ALL THE TIME NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU CLEAN IT. Get A Tan or Grey color Granite compositions sink to avoid ugliness if you cook!
I suppose you know what you're talking about. But as a bachelor that was my first choice. I've had a lot of black cars in my life and I know that they take some time to keep clean - but I'v never minded it. I'm thinking the same for the sinks. The enamel ones look really good. I have one in the bar sink now and I like it.
Had a black stone sink in last house. I mainly used "wipes" to clean, with something like scrubbing bubbles once a week or so. About once a month I gave it a light wipe with MCT oil. It remained looking great (and we cook a lot).
Well , it is not always so simple. You did not mention that most kitchen sinks have a Studor vent or air admittance vent so water will go down the drain and the picture at 2:30 shows a disposer on one end (which implies a double sink install). and some sinks drain hole is on the end and not in the middle. I am going to try it after we plan it out.
Only ‘newer’ homes have Studor vents. Our homes were built in 1918, 1948, 1967, 1972 - all still have roof vents for plumbing. I bought a 1957 house on auction in 2008 that I completely gutted and choose to direct vent HVAC, hot water tank out the side of basement ceiling and had no stack pipe installed when the house was reroofed. I put Studor vents under every sink in the house. I had a house built in 1994 (my first new construction) and that still had stack pipes. Anyone know when Studor vents were first used?
Been watching these videos trying to figure out how to do this as my clamp won't fit through the drain. I had NO IDEA the end of my clamp comes off.... awesome video.
To get the excess silicone that squeezed out... rather than a damp cloth ... use a spray bottle with water and a small bit of dish liquid, spray around the top of the sink and the granite, then with a clean piece of cardboard simply scrape off the silicone in one pass... the soapy water will keep the silicone from sticking to the granite and the sink....
Im trying to re-glue the counter to the undermount sink (there were no clips installed and the glue gave way so the sink is sitting on the plumbing and separated from the counter ) - ive gotten all the tips for brand new sink, but any ideas how to reinstall existing sink complete with existing plumbing, when you can't get the clamp thru the drain - what can hold it while the adhesive sets up? jacks on the underside? or? welcome any ideas.
Just off the top of my head I would say cut a couple of 2x4's to put under the sink. Just make them a bit longer than they need to be and then you can just wedge them in under the sink so that it's very close to the counter. Then you should be able to attach the sink with whatever mounting device you have on the bottom of the counter.
hello, im from australia and in love with undermount sinks, thinking of putting one in my new kitchen reno, but some people saying the silicone gets mouldy.
Where’s all the existing plumbing in the cabinet that probably made the job nearly impossible? Looks like this was done on a Lowes Kitchen Display. Nothing’s that easy.
We want a deeper sink. Called the original installer. He wouldn’t tackle it. Said the great difficulty in getting the right fit in an undermount with a granite countertop. Can you answer this? He said our plumbing setup, kitchen on a slab, made a shallow sink necessary.
Tim G. you are exactly right - nothing is ever that easy. Let me tell you how many "easy" jobs I've tacked around my house that almost put me in a mental hospital.
I had to take another look. Yes, I agree. There is nothing under that sink. How nice would that be? I just looked under mine, there's the drain, the garbage disposal, the line for the dishwasher and all of that stuff would be a pain to work around. Lowe's charges $250 to install the sink. Hmm. Maybe I'll let them do that one.
Hello I have a Blanco Stellar 32-3/8" 1-3/4 Bowl Undermount Kitchen Sink 441023 32-3/8" W x 20-1/2" L Can this be used on the top, and not as an undermount? Thank you. Mark
Thanks for your question, Josephine! We recommend turning off the water supply to avoid any spills or leaks while you’re working on your sink-even if the faucet isn’t attached. If you’d like more detailed information, check out our written guide here, www.lowes.com/n/how-to/install-an-undermount-sink. We hope this helps. 💙
Convenient that the sink just fits through the bottom cabinet that has no wood down the middle. Mine I would have to cut the sink in two to pull it through the cabinet, and then I'd have to cut the new one in two to get it under the cabinet.
Actually, the new Franke granite composite Onyx black sink we have is really nice. And it's not loud like the stainless steel sinks are. Looks great with the brushed nickel faucet, soap dispenser and drains with black stainless appliances. It is also easily rejevenated with mineral oil.
@@bruceblair1265 Bummer, sorry to hear.... How old is the sink and was something dropped in it? I have one in my primary home and one in my second home, both less than a year old, but seem to be holding up well. I used undermount sink kits on both so they are adequately supported. We never fill them with water or load them full of dishes and pans.
I wish mine would be this easy. I have cabinet doors separated by a divider and it looks like they installed the sink before installing the cabinets all the way because I can't even reach the mounting hardware underneath.
Im told not all undermount sinks are attached with clips some are sandwiched between the cabinet and countertop and you may have to remove some wood around the perimeter to get to the sink
And in two to three years, customers call me to come and fix the dropping sink because the caulk will deteriorate and the sink come loose. I put these sinks on the epoxy, and all my customers are happy. The epoxy is The future replacement will be a little bit harder, but by the time they want to replace the sink, it will be time for a complete remodeling. Just FIY Epoxy resins have a tensile strength of 5,000 to 6,000 psi and are used to bond various materials. Caulk is a sealant that can be used to make joints air and watertight and crack or peel over time.
Silicone caulk/sealant is a very strong adhesive, and that's what actually holds the sink to the counter-top. Right now I'm struggling to cut through the silicone on a bathroom sink I need to replace.
Glad I found this, I want to replace my sink but didnt know if it was possible without damaging the granite and or having to replace it....does Lowes have subcontractors that do this ?
Hi my installers of undermount sink didn't do anything to hold up pressure (ie wedge wood under it or clamps like you did) after they placed undermount. Just put on silicone, screwed in clips and told me not to hang anything off it for 24hrs. Is skipping this step going to be an issue?
A thin layer of silicone makes a very strong bond that's more than enough to hold a sink full of water and dishes. The clips are just for initial alignment before the silicone cures.
I am so embarrassed to admit that I thought an undermount sink went directly under the countertop so that you had to remove it to replace it. My mind is blown that it's just attached underneath!
Thank you for the investment in the content. Links to all of the most obvious products, leaving out the most critical part... the epoxy that provides the primary strength to secure the countertop. Providing details on this would be the most useful detail for this type of install. Please consider supporting or insisting your suppliers create or support channels like Project Farm that test products like epoxies that assure the products provide the tensile strength installers and end users are looking for. What type of epoxy or general epoxy types did you use? Did you need to rough up surface to ensure proper bonding? What options are there that you've tested and have found the best results? There is at least one additional type of mounting approach not mentioned. GoClips are designed to leverage cuts made in the counter.
@@zcpeanut I was just in an Airbnb condo that had a large, extra deep, black composite sink. It looked great, and the clanky noise of putting pots, dishes into it was reduced. I loved it.
My sink has a rather unique design, curves on one side. What to do when it is an undermount sink where no one seems to carry this design any longer? Remove and install a drop-in sink? By the way, stick to rectangular popular sinks when installing an undermount sink.
I think it's a great idea to get rid of a perfectly good sink and replace it with another one that you think looks better. (From someone that takes work crew out to landfills).
Thanks so much I’m going to go now take out my brand new sink that I bought a month ago and throw it away and replace it with another one cause I don’t like the colour.
Trust me, the liquid nailing or using epoxy to "glue" the blocks from the bottom WILL eventually "let go" and your sink WILL fall; my sink was put up this way many years ago, 10-12, and wanna guess why I'm looking at this video? It did hold for a good number of years, but we all know when everything fails lol. I wedged a 2X4 up under my sink to temp hold it up in place and used the liquid nails fuze-it to put the blocks back up; I left the 2X4 in place through the weekend to allow plenty of time to set completely. I then measured and cut 2X4s and screwed them up under the sink horizontally from end to end, using "L" brackets on the ends of the boards and screwing them boards under the blocks to "secure" the blocks in place; this way, I have the best of two ideas and doubt my sink will ever fall again...when I'm "least ready for it to fall" lol. I then used 100% brown silicone to seal the gap on the topside where the sink and counter meet; my counter is a brownish stone, so it looks really good. I secured the 2x4s at angles to push up flush against the blocks to even out the pressure across the face of the blocks. Im certain i could stand in my sink and it not budge; but wont be testing that confidence. ANY honest contractor will tell you that glued blocks will NOT hold forever, because I'm certain they get many a calls to fix them when they "let go".
Thank you…my husband said under counter sink was not replaceable. The previous owners ruined it and it looks awful. My husband said I just have to live with it…
Great tutorial!! Question: When holding the sink firmly in place with the clamp and 2x4s, how much clamp force should be used during that 24-hour period?
Clamp until the silicone is compressed a bit all the way around, but not to the point that it all squeezes out. You will have clips to help hold the weight of the sink, so don't go too hard.
I called my original installer. We wanted to replace our shallow double undermount with a deeper single sink. The installer strongly discouraged it. He won’t do it. He stated the difficulty in getting the exact same size. If it’s impossible, we would consider a drop in. He also stated that our plumbing setup, on slab, required a shallow sink. I don’t understand that. The installer did a great job on the original granite installation. I really trust his judgement. Think Lowe’s would do the install with a Lowes’s sink. Will they order the correct sink?
The main limitation will be the position of the horizontal drain line as it goes into the wall underneath the sink. You need to take accurate measurements to see if you can fit a deeper sink and allow for proper drainage. I replumbed after installing two deep composite sinks in my homes and one was so close on the measurent, I had to saw off a 1/4" of threads from the new sink strainer assembly I installed to make it work.
But u didn’t even explain the install process . You said yours was apoxy but u skipped right over what that means . That right there would have a guy stuck in his tracks . Please elaborate
Totally agree. Stainless will never be out of style, colors, black, etc. will get out dated. As for installing an undermount sink, I'd NEVER trust those epoxied in clips, they can and will fail. I always reinforce my sinks with a wooden or stainless steel support so I don't have to have a sink fail in one of my houses. (I buy, rehab and rent houses).
I am sorry I went with stainless steel when we renovated 14 years ago. I feel like I'm working in a laboratory. It has a very cold feeling. Wish I'd went with white ceramic. Clean and a nice bit of shine.
The undermount is nice and clean. But I think there is disadvantages of this you cannot put large amount of plate it will damage and fall down. This type of installing over the top of granite can hold large amount of plates.
Thank God this is so easy. I was just chilling, watching Netflix and doing dishes, and THE SINK FELL OUT BRO. didn't even know that was an option.
Wouldn’t call this “easy”. Was your sink mounted using SCREW-IN mounting clips???
CANNOT beLIEVE - ADHESIVE-ONLY is even an option for having to support the ENTIRE weight of such a HEAVY SINK - not to MENTION the weight of it being filled with WATER and/or (for kitchen sinks) heavy DISPOSAL, DISHES and POTS! - DESPITE the existence and acceptability of relatively cheap and easy SCREW-IN mounting clips methods!? Whoever decided that was an IDIOT and/or GREEDY / CHEAP MEGA-BUILDER that had too much influence on the construction standards committee!? NO ADHESIVE lasts FOREVER!? Granted, neither do screw mounts, but they defo last HECK of a lot longer than adhesive - AND support MUCH more WEIGHT while doing so!? AND you can MUCH more easily INSPECT to see if they’re failing!? AND MUCH more easily REPAIR that failure (by tightening the screws and if necessary, injecting glue and re-drill)!?
This happened to us the other day! My husband was getting something in the kitchen, heard a weird noise and noticed the sink had fallen through. What the hell? Ours didn’t have clips, so we think the epoxy just got old and weak.
I’m watching this rn to go fix someone’s sink that fell out lmao
@@lanehartwellthat happened to me
Here now in 2024, 29yrs old, just also finding out that adhesive-only undermount sinks are a thing and can fall out. Of all the dumb installation methods that exist, this just skyrocketed to the top of my list.
I think the stainless steel sink looks pretty good.
I noticed their appliances were white and dated looking, not sure why their newish looking stainless sink would be a priority to replace. Seems like a waste of time and money.
@My Name Trends drive market value. everyone is going white or black these days to show a modern/contemporary date
My Name Stainless steel sinks are high maintenance if you want them to look nice. Ours is three years old and I'm replacing it with a composit sink. Stainless has to be constantly wiped dry and scratches very easy. Composit sinks are made from stone and very easy maintenance and look nicer.
True, old one was better looking
@@rssazn123 True but ugly. And sterile.
I do like the plug they gave for Habitat for Humanity! I love the Restore and have install quite of few cabinets picked up there for a song. We have a MI cabin and last fall I got a GE gas slide in range with 18k BTU burners, a center griddle and convection oven. Five years old ($2,800 stove!) and had been converted to LP. I paid $165 and converted it back to NG with the correct gas orifices. My deal of the year!!!! We LOVE the Habitat for Humanity Restores!!!
Thank you for this video! We thought it was much more complicated due to our countertops and realized we can do this after watching! Also, the links are great!
I'm glad I came across this video! Always wanted to replaced my sink but thought it was too hard to replace and didn't wanted to pay top dollars to have some one do it.
Everything went smoothly on my installation and lowe's had everything I needed I would do it again ☺️ I'm So Happy With My new Sink thank you guys and Lowe's!
You guys just inspired me to install a new sink too!!
Thank you! I have always thought I'll have to remove the counter top in order to replace an undermount sink. Turns out I don't have to!
Oh, I really needed a video like this. My sink is attached like this, and I really wanted to change it. But I didn't know how to do it at all. But now I know it thanks to you guys. Thank you so much
Is it possible to remove the sink through the top (the hole in the granite) by rotating onto its side? My cabinets have a center pillar (between the two doors) that prevents removing through the bottom as in this video
Thanks! installing a 12" counter with a 4" L corner and did not want to have to flip it over first to install the sink. Was looking for some sort of trick to mount the sink after installation and this will work perfect. Great thinking.
I laughed when Ashlee wanted to change a working sink just because of the colour, but I can't lie the new sink looks way better! Good call!
Idk that’ stainless steel was looking pretty damn good.
me too
I love how all these installs are just a breeze. No real world problems.
How is the black sink going for you? Regret the day I chose a black slate sink and black faucet! Can’t wait to get rid of them and go back to stainless or even white. Black shows EVERYTHING.
Don't despair! I had a black stone sink in my last home. I mainly used "wipes" for regular/daily cleaning, with something like scrubbing bubbles once a week or so. About once a month I gave it a light wipe with MCT (refined coconut) oil. It remained looking great (and we cook a lot). If you have hard water, regular cleaning with vinegar can help. But the real trick to keeping it looking good is some kind of oil. I think something like the "wood butter" for cutting boards I get from Amazon would also work well.
I installed a black composite kitchen sink over 13 years ago and it looks about the same now as when new.
Great video. Thank you for making this job a lot easier. You saved me a ton of time.
DON'T EVER INSTALL A BLACK SINK, YOU WILL SEE ALL THE DIRT & GRIME ALL THE TIME NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU CLEAN IT. Get A Tan or Grey color Granite compositions sink to avoid ugliness if you cook!
True story
Depends on the finish.
Judging by the "old" sink, they don't cook.
I suppose you know what you're talking about. But as a bachelor that was my first choice. I've had a lot of black cars in my life and I know that they take some time to keep clean - but I'v never minded it. I'm thinking the same for the sinks. The enamel ones look really good. I have one in the bar sink now and I like it.
Had a black stone sink in last house. I mainly used "wipes" to clean, with something like scrubbing bubbles once a week or so. About once a month I gave it a light wipe with MCT oil. It remained looking great (and we cook a lot).
A question: 0:54 if I don’t have the screwed mounting thing in my countertop, can I still install an undermount sink? How can I hold it in place?
Can you link the clips and epoxy that are used to hold up the sink? I'd like to purchase
This was perfect. First video watched. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Well , it is not always so simple. You did not mention that most kitchen sinks have a Studor vent or air admittance vent so water will go down the drain and the picture at 2:30 shows a disposer on one end (which implies a double sink install). and some sinks drain hole is on the end and not in the middle. I am going to try it after we plan it out.
Only ‘newer’ homes have Studor vents. Our homes were built in 1918, 1948, 1967, 1972 - all still have roof vents for plumbing. I bought a 1957 house on auction in 2008 that I completely gutted and choose to direct vent HVAC, hot water tank out the side of basement ceiling and had no stack pipe installed when the house was reroofed. I put Studor vents under every sink in the house. I had a house built in 1994 (my first new construction) and that still had stack pipes.
Anyone know when Studor vents were first used?
Been watching these videos trying to figure out how to do this as my clamp won't fit through the drain. I had NO IDEA the end of my clamp comes off.... awesome video.
Great video, well done. This helped us decide to go underground, knowing it can be replaced.
Excellent video guys!
To get the excess silicone that squeezed out... rather than a damp cloth ... use a spray bottle with water and a small bit of dish liquid, spray around the top of the sink and the granite, then with a clean piece of cardboard simply scrape off the silicone in one pass... the soapy water will keep the silicone from sticking to the granite and the sink....
What about odd sized holes? Is it possible for someone to cut it larger to accommodate the necessary sink?
Great Video!
Im trying to re-glue the counter to the undermount sink (there were no clips installed and the glue gave way so the sink is sitting on the plumbing and separated from the counter ) - ive gotten all the tips for brand new sink, but any ideas how to reinstall existing sink complete with existing plumbing, when you can't get the clamp thru the drain - what can hold it while the adhesive sets up? jacks on the underside? or? welcome any ideas.
Just off the top of my head I would say cut a couple of 2x4's to put under the sink. Just make them a bit longer than they need to be and then you can just wedge them in under the sink so that it's very close to the counter. Then you should be able to attach the sink with whatever mounting device you have on the bottom of the counter.
call a pro
hello, im from australia and in love with undermount sinks, thinking of putting one in my new kitchen reno, but some people saying the silicone gets mouldy.
Where’s all the existing plumbing in the cabinet that probably made the job nearly impossible? Looks like this was done on a Lowes Kitchen Display. Nothing’s that easy.
Exactly. Also, try it with a Granite sink. Honey will hold the sink, I'm trying, it weighs 50lbs!!! Hahahaha
Tim G that’s what I was wondering, we have a garbage disposal hooked up as well.
We want a deeper sink. Called the original installer. He wouldn’t tackle it. Said the great difficulty in getting the right fit in an undermount with a granite countertop. Can you answer this? He said our plumbing setup, kitchen on a slab, made a shallow sink necessary.
Tim G. you are exactly right - nothing is ever that easy. Let me tell you how many "easy" jobs I've tacked around my house that almost put me in a mental hospital.
I had to take another look. Yes, I agree. There is nothing under that sink. How nice would that be? I just looked under mine, there's the drain, the garbage disposal, the line for the dishwasher and all of that stuff would be a pain to work around. Lowe's charges $250 to install the sink. Hmm. Maybe I'll let them do that one.
What was the caulk you guys used on the top part of the sink. Only the clear caulk is in the description?
Looks like you are measuring the counter top dimension instead of the sink basin itself?
Hello I have a Blanco
Stellar 32-3/8" 1-3/4 Bowl Undermount Kitchen Sink
441023
32-3/8" W x 20-1/2" L
Can this be used on the top, and not as an undermount? Thank you. Mark
Can you remove the center stile temporarily to fit an undermount sink in?
Thanks for this tutorial! I definitely feel confident enough to tackle this project. 👍🏽
great video! Thanks for the help!
Question, do you have to turn off water from the line even if the faucet is not attached to the sink??..
Thanks for your question, Josephine! We recommend turning off the water supply to avoid any spills or leaks while you’re working on your sink-even if the faucet isn’t attached. If you’d like more detailed information, check out our written guide here, www.lowes.com/n/how-to/install-an-undermount-sink. We hope this helps. 💙
Convenient that the sink just fits through the bottom cabinet that has no wood down the middle. Mine I would have to cut the sink in two to pull it through the cabinet, and then I'd have to cut the new one in two to get it under the cabinet.
EXACTLY!!! No one brought this sh*t up!!!
Getting Ready to install a Kohler Cater kitchen kit. I can't wait. The Circular saw battery needs to charge up.
IMPORTANT, The whole key here is @ 1:56 , please shoe us how to drill into granite??? Thx
You're just using silicon or should you use some kind of mole-resistant epoxy/silicon made specially for granite?
If you have moles under your sink, you have bigger issues.🤣😂
I liked the stainless steel sink better. The black one looks like it belongs in garage or machine shop.
Actually, the new Franke granite composite Onyx black sink we have is really nice. And it's not loud like the stainless steel sinks are. Looks great with the brushed nickel faucet, soap dispenser and drains with black stainless appliances. It is also easily rejevenated with mineral oil.
@@melrobinson6919 My composite sink just cracked. Not to mention that over time it will dry out.
@@bruceblair1265 Bummer, sorry to hear.... How old is the sink and was something dropped in it? I have one in my primary home and one in my second home, both less than a year old, but seem to be holding up well. I used undermount sink kits on both so they are adequately supported. We never fill them with water or load them full of dishes and pans.
I wish mine would be this easy. I have cabinet doors separated by a divider and it looks like they installed the sink before installing the cabinets all the way because I can't even reach the mounting hardware underneath.
Bring the weekender back 😭😭😭
how did you get the center frame of the 2 doors out to fit the sink in? my sink won't fit underneath without removing it
Drop it in from above.
When I order my counter from Lowe's will it have the mounting brackets installed? Then any undercounter mounted sink can be installed?
Where can I buy the clips mounting whit epoxy
Im told not all undermount sinks are attached with clips some are sandwiched between the cabinet and countertop and you may have to remove some wood around the perimeter to get to the sink
And in two to three years, customers call me to come and fix the dropping sink because the caulk will deteriorate and the sink come loose. I put these sinks on the epoxy, and all my customers are happy. The epoxy is The future replacement will be a little bit harder, but by the time they want to replace the sink, it will be time for a complete remodeling.
Just FIY
Epoxy resins have a tensile strength of 5,000 to 6,000 psi and are used to bond various materials.
Caulk is a sealant that can be used to make joints air and watertight and crack or peel over time.
@@TD75Most people wouldn't have predrilled holes for clamps, and they will put it only on the silicone
i like these guys. very helpful videos
Hi can you link that faucet and sink for Canada pls. Thank you.
Did you unhook the plumbing?
The sink came out fine but I couldn't figure out how to remove the faucet!
Are 2 small brackets enough to hold if the sink is full of water? Whats the weight rating? Would it just pop off if got too heavy?
Silicone caulk/sealant is a very strong adhesive, and that's what actually holds the sink to the counter-top. Right now I'm struggling to cut through the silicone on a bathroom sink I need to replace.
Glad I found this, I want to replace my sink but didnt know if it was possible without damaging the granite and or having to replace it....does Lowes have subcontractors that do this ?
I’m in this comment right now
Hi my installers of undermount sink didn't do anything to hold up pressure (ie wedge wood under it or clamps like you did) after they placed undermount. Just put on silicone, screwed in clips and told me not to hang anything off it for 24hrs. Is skipping this step going to be an issue?
A thin layer of silicone makes a very strong bond that's more than enough to hold a sink full of water and dishes. The clips are just for initial alignment before the silicone cures.
Great video guys, getting ready to remodel our kitchen, will the matte black fade over time?
Nice, going to have an undermount in our new house
I am so embarrassed to admit that I thought an undermount sink went directly under the countertop so that you had to remove it to replace it. My mind is blown that it's just attached underneath!
My thoughts exactly...
I thought the same
Thank you for the investment in the content. Links to all of the most obvious products, leaving out the most critical part... the epoxy that provides the primary strength to secure the countertop. Providing details on this would be the most useful detail for this type of install. Please consider supporting or insisting your suppliers create or support channels like Project Farm that test products like epoxies that assure the products provide the tensile strength installers and end users are looking for.
What type of epoxy or general epoxy types did you use?
Did you need to rough up surface to ensure proper bonding?
What options are there that you've tested and have found the best results?
There is at least one additional type of mounting approach not mentioned. GoClips are designed to leverage cuts made in the counter.
what material is your countertop please?
I would have replaced that old stove
Loved your video!! I’m ready to do this…… thank you both..
love it, thinking of getting one in my new kitchen, just wondering has your stone chipped around the edges of the sink.
Sharon Forrest you really thought these two are real people!!! Oh America is so simple minded!!!
@@faradpack why do you assume she is American? Floridians are so simple-minded!
Is it ok for the new sink to be larger than the countertop opening?
Where do you drain the dishes?
awesome video! thanks you two!!
did you put your strainer in after you mounted the sink
Useful video.
My builder never even used mounting brackets no wonder it fell out after 1.5yr
The Stainless sink looked better. That black coated sink will scratch like an old Teflon coated frying pan.
Not black coated. Its a resin sink and shouldn't chip. It is black all the way through.
@@zcpeanut I was just in an Airbnb condo that had a large, extra deep, black composite sink. It looked great, and the clanky noise of putting pots, dishes into it was reduced. I loved it.
LOL - The new black sink is made of a composite resin.
" Someone " should research before words are spoken. 😂🤣😂🤣
My sink has a rather unique design, curves on one side. What to do when it is an undermount sink where no one seems to carry this design any longer? Remove and install a drop-in sink? By the way, stick to rectangular popular sinks when installing an undermount sink.
I have the exact same problem. Were you able to resolve yours? Did you switch to a drop-in sink?
@@Knubs01 No and No, just dealing with it in hopes someone comes out with the same design. There are many similar sinks just not mine.
sink is only showing one outlet, but under the sink you are showing two connections 2:30 -2:35.......I dont understand!!
I think it's a great idea to get rid of a perfectly good sink and replace it with another one that you think looks better. (From someone that takes work crew out to landfills).
Did you hear her mention Habitat for humanity?
In my neighborhood if you put something on the curb someone else will love 💕 it in a day.
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Thanks so much I’m going to go now take out my brand new sink that I bought a month ago and throw it away and replace it with another one cause I don’t like the colour.
Trust me, the liquid nailing or using epoxy to "glue" the blocks from the bottom WILL eventually "let go" and your sink WILL fall; my sink was put up this way many years ago, 10-12, and wanna guess why I'm looking at this video? It did hold for a good number of years, but we all know when everything fails lol. I wedged a 2X4 up under my sink to temp hold it up in place and used the liquid nails fuze-it to put the blocks back up; I left the 2X4 in place through the weekend to allow plenty of time to set completely. I then measured and cut 2X4s and screwed them up under the sink horizontally from end to end, using "L" brackets on the ends of the boards and screwing them boards under the blocks to "secure" the blocks in place; this way, I have the best of two ideas and doubt my sink will ever fall again...when I'm "least ready for it to fall" lol. I then used 100% brown silicone to seal the gap on the topside where the sink and counter meet; my counter is a brownish stone, so it looks really good. I secured the 2x4s at angles to push up flush against the blocks to even out the pressure across the face of the blocks. Im certain i could stand in my sink and it not budge; but wont be testing that confidence. ANY honest contractor will tell you that glued blocks will NOT hold forever, because I'm certain they get many a calls to fix them when they "let go".
Theres brackets tho
Do u need to caulk the undermont
And here I am wanting to change my ugly black sink to a stainless sink.
Thank you…my husband said under counter sink was not replaceable. The previous owners ruined it and it looks awful. My husband said I just have to live with it…
Under mount sinks ARE replaceable
Where did you get the brackets?
What a team!
Great tutorial!! Question: When holding the sink firmly in place with the clamp and 2x4s, how much clamp force should be used during that 24-hour period?
All the force
Clamp until the silicone is compressed a bit all the way around, but not to the point that it all squeezes out. You will have clips to help hold the weight of the sink, so don't go too hard.
When your clamping with anything (and in this case not clamped completely around it will most likely start bowing at one of the angles).
Where the air gap for the dish washer?
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Please update all your Lowes links
You made a nice video
I called my original installer. We wanted to replace our shallow double undermount with a deeper single sink. The installer strongly discouraged it. He won’t do it. He stated the difficulty in getting the exact same size. If it’s impossible, we would consider a drop in. He also stated that our plumbing setup, on slab, required a shallow sink. I don’t understand that. The installer did a great job on the original granite installation. I really trust his judgement. Think Lowe’s would do the install with a Lowes’s sink. Will they order the correct sink?
The main limitation will be the position of the horizontal drain line as it goes into the wall underneath the sink. You need to take accurate measurements to see if you can fit a deeper sink and allow for proper drainage. I replumbed after installing two deep composite sinks in my homes and one was so close on the measurent, I had to saw off a 1/4" of threads from the new sink strainer assembly I installed to make it work.
0:44 installing sink
But u didn’t even explain the install process . You said yours was apoxy but u skipped right over what that means . That right there would have a guy stuck in his tracks . Please elaborate
thnx for this video
Stainless Steel sink looks much much better than black.
Totally agree. Stainless will never be out of style, colors, black, etc. will get out dated.
As for installing an undermount sink, I'd NEVER trust those epoxied in clips, they can and will fail. I always reinforce my sinks with a wooden or stainless steel support so I don't have to have a sink fail in one of my houses. (I buy, rehab and rent houses).
I wanted to see how the plumbing was changed from double bowl to single bowl but here the plumbing shows for a double bowl sink.
Making it look simple is fine...that is... if the installer is experienced or a handyman.
I liked the stainless steel sink better. Water will not clean up silicone, you need to use the alcohol you had.
I am sorry I went with stainless steel when we renovated 14 years ago. I feel like I'm working in a laboratory. It has a very cold feeling. Wish I'd went with white ceramic. Clean and a nice bit of shine.
The silver sink looks better with the white stove
The old one definitely look better t
The undermount is nice and clean. But I think there is disadvantages of this you cannot put large amount of plate it will damage and fall down. This type of installing over the top of granite can hold large amount of plates.
Thank you.
How to remove an undermount kitchen sink that is sitting on a plywood??
Great video! its definately giving me some great ideas 💗
Love it thank for sharing
what about replacing overmount sink with an under-mount sink?
Thank you really good explained.