Installing a Vessel Sink
Installing one of these types of sinks means giving you a lot of pictures to help you along but I will only be giving you a basic overview this time. This article will be a starting point for those looking for the basics and if you are wanting to install a this type of sink then I assume that you already have some do it yourself skills too.
To make it easier, here are the four easy steps you need to know about to install your vessel sink
- Tools
- Bench
- The Sink
- Plumbing
Tools - Ensure that you have all the right tools to install a sink and do some plumbing too. You definitely need a tape measure and a pencil for positioning. You need other tools to make a hole in the bench that you have. Depending on the type of bench you will be putting your sink on, you will need the tools to make a hole in that type of material. All the plumbing tools is required also as well as the bits and pieces that make up a vessel - not many.
Bench - You can not use the same bench that a traditional sink is installed in. You will need a special one and this assumes that you already have purchased or made one. If not, then ensure that the material is easy to cut a hole into for the plumbing of your vessel sink. A circular saw is good for this.
The Sink - I think that this is the most obvious item to be listed here and maybe not the easiest to get with all the choices you have. You need to place it on top of the bench exactly where you want it and mark out where the drain and faucets are to be installed.
Plumbing - There will be a drain and a faucet and taps unless you get those all in one faucets where the tap has the handle on top of it. Make sure all of the parts you get for plumbing match these. You do npt want to have all different sizes because that can really stuff you around.
So there you have it, the basics of installing the special sink of vessel shape. It appears to be very simple and this is probably because it is. So what are you waiting for? Go out and get yourself one and then go and install it. Your bathroom will thank you for it.
