Fitting Guides - Belfast Sink
A guide to fitting a Belfast sink
As the sink is often the focal point of the kitchen, fitting a new kitchen
sink can give a revitalising lift to a tired room. There is such a wide range
of sinks available there is a sink to seamlessly match any style of kitchen
from an ultra modern minimalist undermounted sink to a more traditional ceramic
Belfast sink.
A Belfast sink can often become more of a focal point in a kitchen than most
sinks. If a Belfast sink is the sink of choice, there are a few key steps to
follow in order to smoothly fit the sink within the work surface. If this easy
step by step guide is followed then the fitting of a perfectly integrated
Belfast sink should not present any problems.
Before installing a New Sink
It is important to check whether the current plumbing and pipes are long enough
to reach the desired location for the new sink. It may be necessary to extend
the hot and cold water pipes as well as the waste system in order for the new
sink to reach the new pipes before installation of the new sink is started.
Fitting a Belfast Sink
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Belfast sinks should have an overhang at the side and the back of 10mm.
The depth of the cut out should enable the top of the front top edge to project
out by half the width of the sink wall thickness.
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Make the cut out using jigs and a router rather than a jigsaw
for accuracy.
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Do a trial run first by putting all the pieces together to make
sure they fit on and in the base unit.
It is important to remember to leave a 5mm gap for expansion between the
edges and end and walls of the sink.
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Fit all rails and under work surface supports when happy with the position of
the sink and fittings.
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Fix the sink to the base unit with beaded silicone and leave to set.
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Remove the aerator from the tap and turn
the water supply on at the shut off valves to flush the system,
after a few minutes reconnect the aerator.
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