The stainless steel sink we got weighs around ten pounds, much lighter than the iron/porcelain sink it replaced. The edge of the sink has a bit of a bow so when it’s locked down, the lip will be flat against the countertop. When we removed the old sinkand fitted the new one, we figured it would be a simple matter of installing the clips to lock down the sink.
We, of course, had not thought at all about how the clips work. We knew they must clip onto the edges of the countertop, but did not appreciate (until we actually tried to install the clips) that if the anchor rail of the sink is inserted into a groove in the countertop, the clips would not be able to grab onto it. Doh!!! This realization meant we had to remove the offending particle board instead of just cutting a groove into it. The RotoZip made short work of the task, but our clip-installation problems were just beginning to surface.
There is only about an inch of space between the edge of the lip and the bowl of the sink. This would not be a problem if this was a new kitchen installation, as one would install the sink before installing a dishwasher or cabinets on the sides. With things already in place, there was NO room to work! After much head scratching and body contortions, we finally managed to get the clips onto three of the four sides. The side next to the dishwasher was just too narrow. We will do that side when we get around to installing the new (to us) dishwasher sitting in the basement. For now, having three of the four sides clipped down will have to suffice. One thing is certain, this sink is never coming back out unless we rip out the countertops, as it will be next to impossible to get at the screws to loosen the clips again 🙂
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While we were scratching our collective heads regarding the clip installation, we went ahead and did some of the tasks we knew had to be done: installing the stainless steel hot/cold water flex-hose, removing the old PVC plumbing, re-attaching the disposal mount. BTW, if your dwelling is attached to another (i.e., a townhouse), you might want to plug the drain pipe with something. We shoved a squeeable stress-ball into the opening because every time our next-door neighbor used their sink, some of the water would flow into our unit.
Working with PVC was a lot easier than we had anticipated. Our plumber friend John had advised us to do the following when working with PVC pipes: clean it, prime it, glue it. Clean it using PVC cleaning fluid. Prime it with the purple PVC primer stuff. Glue it using PVC specific glue. Furthermore, whatever we do, we should not try to “test fit” after cleaning the PVC because the cleaning fluid will soften the PVC just enough that when inserted into another piece, they may not come apart! It was fine if we wanted to sand the joints and do a dry-fit, but better to just measure accurately as we install each section.
The last bit of advice John gave us was to clean and glue the pieces outside. The chemicals used are very volatile!!! Definitely would not want to breathe any of it if at all avoidable. We followed John’s suggestions (laid out all the pieces, measured as we went, cut to fit) and had no problems (well, almost none) with the installation of the new plumbing.
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Can you spot the mistake? We didn’t notice it until we had everything installed. We had the trap assembly oriented properly in the layout, but when we glued the pieces together, we inadvertently inverted the T-junction. The direction of the curve should be pointing DOWN into the trap! The current orientation will work, but gunk can get trapped at the sharper corner. We’ll just have to be mindful of flushing the left side of the sink after running the disposal on the right.
With the new pipes installed, we hooked up the hot and cold water, turned the water on, and checked for leaks. Everything worked just as we had hoped and nothing leaked. After so many years of not having a working sprayer, it was great to finally have one. The deeper sink on the disposal side is also a welcome addition to the RainyDayKitchen. Our next upgrade may be to install a under-sink water filtration/purification system. Let us know if there are any in particular which may be of interest. We’ll check them out and pick one for the project.
This project took a LOT more time (three days instead of the allotted six hours) than we had estimated because of the unanticipated need to cut the countertop and the difficulty in installing the pull-down clips for the sink. If you are planning to do a similar upgrade project, definitely take these two potential “gotchas” into consideration. Now that this project is out of the way, we are looking forward to our next one! It will be an exterior painting project. We are sure it will be most educational…for us anyway 🙂LÃ…NGUDDEN inset sink is slightly deeper at the back edge, so you can place things like dish detergent and a brush on the steel edge instead of on your countertop.
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Under the sink is a sound-absorbing material which reduces resonances in the metal when using the sink, thus lowering the sound level.
Ok sinkBillThe finish is hard to keep shiny, the install bolt assembly that come with the sink are useless pieces of plastic that don’t let you tighten down hard enough to make a nice seal. Had to replace all the fastening hardware on all 5 sinks I bought. Overall the sink is ok3
Great design, poor qualityEarleGreat design. Perfect size for a 24 base cabinet. Scratches very easily and quickly. The seal around the perimeter is excellent however to compress it to the point where the edge of the sink is flush with the counter top surface requires more force than the hold down clamps are capable of. I bent several of the clamps and in the end I had to remove the sink and remove the seal entirely and reinstall the sink with a bead of silicone around the exterior edge. A frustrating and messy task. A slightly thinner seal and stronger clamps would solve this issue. If I had not already had the hole cut to fit this sink I would have returned it.1
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Poorly made sink, rustingVerified BuyerI bought this sink 10 days ago and after only 5 days of use it has rust spots inside the sink. Do not recommend if you have even the slightest hard water issues. Do not recommend for homes on a well water system.1
Painfully difficult to installVerified BuyerThe instructions for installing this sink are horrendous. So a couple tips for those wishing to buy this sink (which I'm assuming will be a fine sink but am currently stuck at the installation stage so I'm rating everything as average at this point): 1. The silicone to be applied to the cut part of the countertop is only there to seal the cut edges to provide a moisture barrier for the countertop in case any water gets under the seal of the sink. There is no function for it by way of actually adhering the sink to the countertop. So no need to put a ton on there and you can let it dry before installing the sink itself. I would recommend you put the silicone on and use a spatula to spread it and remove the excess. 2. The clips for the sink are difficult to use in the manner presented in the instructions as installing them per the instructions results in broken clips. Instead, remove the screws and metals part from the black part of the clips. Then put the clips on the sink. Then lower the countertop on to the sink. Then screw the metal parts back in to the black clips. I can't take credit for the above tips - a kind internet stranger posted them on their website and I'm so happy they did.2
Scratches and Very Difficult to InstallVerified BuyerWe had professional plumbers install this sink and it took them a ridiculously long time to install it. They had never had this problem with a sink before. The clips were very difficult to work with apparently. While the sink looks nice, it seems to scratch easily. We have stone cookie sheets and muffins pans and moving them slightly while they are in the sink has caused many scratches and we've only had it in for a little over a week.2
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Worst mounting experience everANTONELLAPlease pass this on to the designer... The plastic devices to mount the sink are absolute garbage. Not only that, the metal screws used to secure them are so soft a screwdriver will easily strip them. I expect a better design from people who make these products for a living.1
Stainless steel is one of the most common materials for sinks. It’s no surprise since stainless steel is a durable material with a wide range of benefits that make it simple to maintain and thereby extend the life of
Under the sink is a sound-absorbing material which reduces resonances in the metal when using the sink, thus lowering the sound level.
Ok sinkBillThe finish is hard to keep shiny, the install bolt assembly that come with the sink are useless pieces of plastic that don’t let you tighten down hard enough to make a nice seal. Had to replace all the fastening hardware on all 5 sinks I bought. Overall the sink is ok3
Great design, poor qualityEarleGreat design. Perfect size for a 24 base cabinet. Scratches very easily and quickly. The seal around the perimeter is excellent however to compress it to the point where the edge of the sink is flush with the counter top surface requires more force than the hold down clamps are capable of. I bent several of the clamps and in the end I had to remove the sink and remove the seal entirely and reinstall the sink with a bead of silicone around the exterior edge. A frustrating and messy task. A slightly thinner seal and stronger clamps would solve this issue. If I had not already had the hole cut to fit this sink I would have returned it.1
Diy Installation Guide For Stainless Steel Drop In Sinks
Poorly made sink, rustingVerified BuyerI bought this sink 10 days ago and after only 5 days of use it has rust spots inside the sink. Do not recommend if you have even the slightest hard water issues. Do not recommend for homes on a well water system.1
Painfully difficult to installVerified BuyerThe instructions for installing this sink are horrendous. So a couple tips for those wishing to buy this sink (which I'm assuming will be a fine sink but am currently stuck at the installation stage so I'm rating everything as average at this point): 1. The silicone to be applied to the cut part of the countertop is only there to seal the cut edges to provide a moisture barrier for the countertop in case any water gets under the seal of the sink. There is no function for it by way of actually adhering the sink to the countertop. So no need to put a ton on there and you can let it dry before installing the sink itself. I would recommend you put the silicone on and use a spatula to spread it and remove the excess. 2. The clips for the sink are difficult to use in the manner presented in the instructions as installing them per the instructions results in broken clips. Instead, remove the screws and metals part from the black part of the clips. Then put the clips on the sink. Then lower the countertop on to the sink. Then screw the metal parts back in to the black clips. I can't take credit for the above tips - a kind internet stranger posted them on their website and I'm so happy they did.2
Scratches and Very Difficult to InstallVerified BuyerWe had professional plumbers install this sink and it took them a ridiculously long time to install it. They had never had this problem with a sink before. The clips were very difficult to work with apparently. While the sink looks nice, it seems to scratch easily. We have stone cookie sheets and muffins pans and moving them slightly while they are in the sink has caused many scratches and we've only had it in for a little over a week.2
Guide To Ikea Kitchen: Reviews, Designs, Installation, And Diy Ideas
Worst mounting experience everANTONELLAPlease pass this on to the designer... The plastic devices to mount the sink are absolute garbage. Not only that, the metal screws used to secure them are so soft a screwdriver will easily strip them. I expect a better design from people who make these products for a living.1
Stainless steel is one of the most common materials for sinks. It’s no surprise since stainless steel is a durable material with a wide range of benefits that make it simple to maintain and thereby extend the life of
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