Fitting Guides - Corner Sink
A guide to fitting a corner 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 corner sink may be the ideal choice if space is the key issue in the kitchen.
Corner sinks can be quite awkward to fit due to nature of their shape. In order
to easily fit a corner sink that integrates seamlessly within the work surface
follow this simple step by step guide to fitting a corner sink.
Before installing a Corner 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 Corner Sink
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The first thing to do when fitting a new corner sink into a work surface is to
use the template supplied to measure the area and line up the sink
so that it falls an equal distance from the front and back of
the work surface and is evenly positioned within the corner. It is also
important to consider the depth of the basin. Make sure there is enough
room under the work surface to accommodate the depth of the sink.
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Once the placement of the corner sink is set, trace an outline of the
template onto the work surface. A good way to do this if the work
surface won't mark is to mark out the outline in masking tape and draw on this.
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Remove the template and using a ruler measure the overlap distance all the way
around the outline for the sink to rest on the work surface. The
manufacturer should have provided this measurement.
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Use a 12mm gauge flat bit to drill 4 holes in
the corners of the sink, not drilling outside of the inner
line.
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Using a jigsaw suitable for cutting the work surface material,
cut around the centre of the outline. Make sure the work surface is supported
to avoid it splitting especially around the edges. Place masking tape
on the heel of the jigsaw to prevent scratching the work surface.
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Install the tap and sink strainers. Corner sinks can be awkward
to access so installing them now will be much easier than after the sink is
fitted.
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Create a watertight seal between the sink and the work surface by applying a
line of silicone or putty around the underneath
of the sink's lip.
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Drop the sink carefully into the hole
watching that the putty does not get disturbed or that the work surface does
not get damaged.
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Tighten the sink to the work surface with small clips even
spaced around the underneath of the lip and tighten with screws.
As the pressure rises if the putty seeps out from under the lip, wipe any
excess away with a clean cloth.
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Attach the P-trap and hot and cold taps and
connect the strainers to the waste lines.
Remove the aerator from the taps 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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