How to Install a Kitchen Sink in 10 Easy Steps

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It is possible to install a kitchen sink without destroying your countertop, and a DIYer with average skills can complete the replacement in about 4 hours.

Installing a new kitchen sink is an excellent way to update the look of an outdated kitchen. While so many elements in kitchen design have remained common throughout the decades, others have lost their luster. For example, popular cabinets still have raised panels, many countertops are still made of plastic laminate, and tile is still a preferred surface for backsplashes and floors. But an ugly steel band running around an almond- or avocado-color sink? That says ’80s faster than big hair.

Unfortunately, it’s not so easy to replace an old sink (and its supporting hudee ring) without destroying your countertop, but a do-it-yourselfer with average skills can complete the replacement in about 4 hours. By following the guide below, you can learn how to install a kitchen sink like a pro. As with any plumbing job, begin early in the day. If something takes longer than expected, you may still be able to finish by dinnertime.

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Kitchen Sink Installation in 10 Easy Steps 

The toughest part of installing a new kitchen sink is making the connection between the drain pipe and the sink drain. Aligning the tailpiece that extends from the drain and the P trap with the drain pipe coming out of the wall just below the sink can take a bit of trial and error. Unless you happen to be replacing the old one with an identical model, the alignment won’t be the same with the new sink.

Avoid any problems with this connection (and additional trips back to the home improvement store) by planning ahead. Purchase a trap adapter that will allow you to swivel the P trap on the tailpiece to align it with the drain pipe. Also, buy a section of 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 PVC pipe that you can cut to size to make the connection between the P trap and the sink’s tailpipe.