If you are installing a two-hole faucet, then there should be an offset to the left of your vessel sink. The first hole will go in between and above those holes but not too close. Use a pencil or marker to trace out where it should go on your wall. Marking out these locations is important because you want to make sure that your plumbing is not too far away from the sink, or else you will have an oversized hole in your wall.
If there are any obstructions near where these pipes would go such as cabinets , then make sure they are marked out on a piece of paper before making holes for them! You will need to drill a hole for the water supply pipe, which will be on one side of your countertops.
The location for this should be in line with where you have drawn lines from the back of your vessel sink so as not to make any difference between it and other plumbing locations. The location of your vanity will depend on the size of your vessel sink. Determine where you want it to go before leveling and installing it into place. Make sure that its height is not excessive so that there is enough space for someone to use comfortably, but also make sure not to put them too close, or else they will limit access from the other side of the vanity.
Some vessel sinks will need to be custom-ordered, so you may want to have this in mind before placing it up on your countertops. If this is the case, then make sure there is enough space for someone.
When considering levelers or shims, measure, and mark where they go so that they are not too close to the sides of your countertops. Marking out these locations is important because you want to make sure that all of them have enough space around them for someone to comfortably use in case there is an obstruction nearby, such as a cabinet or dishwasher.
If this installation has more than one hole, then you will need to make a hole for the water supply pipe. This is done by drilling it into one side of your countertops, but in line with where your lines are from the back of your vessel sink so as not to make any difference between them.
There are two ways to attach a vanity top to the wall. The first is with brackets and lag bolts, which require more time, but you cannot see any of them from your finished product. If this is the kind that you want, then mark out where they go on the backside of your countertop. The second way is with either screws or a nail gun; both are fast, but you can still see them in your finished product. You should be able to install it without having to remove the wall covering paper, which will save time and work!
If you have a vessel sink with more than one hole, then make a mark where the water supply pipe will go in line with your lines from the back of it so as not to create any discrepancies between them. You should also measure and mark out all other plumbing locations on the side of your countertops. If your sink has a faucet, then you will need to attach it. Follow the instructions from your manufacturer for specific information about how this is done.
Alternatively, if there are no holes or something else wrong with it that requires fixing, but you still want it installed on your vessel sink — just screw in an escutcheon plate and attach it to the back of your countertops. Then, if you want a faucet there and not just an escutcheon plate, then match up with what you need for that type of fixture before installing it so that all plumbing connections will be correct.
If this installation has more than one hole, then make sure to screw in an escutcheon plate in line with what you need for that type of fixture before installing it so that all plumbing connections will be correct. Match up the holes at the back of your vanity top to those on your countertop and screw in a set of screws. Make sure that they are not too close to any side edges, so there is enough space.
If you have more than one hole, make sure it matches your lines from the back of your vessel sink and screw in a set of screws. Position your vessel sink in the center and then attach it with screws all around. Make sure that this is done in line with your lines from the back of it so as not to create any discrepancies between them. If you have more than one hole, make sure they are matched up properly before screwing in screws — there should be enough space.
You can also do this by attaching it with brackets and lag bolts, which takes more time but is not visible from the end product; if you want that type of installation, then mark out where they go on the backside of your countertops so there will be enough space. The key is how detailed the instructions are and where they explain why certain steps need to be taken. It should also help if you have someone with plumbing experience assist you on some of these more complicated aspects of the project because it can get tricky when there are pipes involved.
Vessel sinks also give you the option of converting a dresser or other piece of furniture into a sink vanity, creating a look that is truly unique. Decide on what vessel or countertop sink you plan on using. If you want to leave the existing countertop in place and retrofit a new sink, then the size of the sink must fit with the existing usable space. An important consideration for this is understanding the location of the faucet as well as the height of the spout.
Can you fit both in the space that is allocated? If not, as is often the case, then you need to replace your countertop. A vessel sink installation requires holes in the vanity top or countertop for the sink drain, as well as the faucet if it is a deck-mount type. The hole for the sink and deck-mounted faucet must be coordinated and drilled in the proper location for an aesthetically pleasing look and functionality.
Most, if not all, vessel or CTP sinks come with a template that gives you a precise layout for cutting the hole. This and the holes for the faucet should be cut by someone with professional experience, especially if the countertop is made of natural stone, engineered stone, or cultured marble.
The faucet must be a high-spout type unless you want to opt for the more complicated process of opening the wall to install a wall-mounted faucet. A deck-mount faucet is much easier to install before the sink is in place.
Make sure you have the correct drain fitting for your vessel sink drain. In most installations, this fitting serves both as the drain opening as well as the anchoring mechanism that holds the sink in place on the countertop.
If the sink you purchased has an overflow passage built into it, make sure your drain fitting also has an overflow. Similarly, a sink without an overflow will require a drain fitting without an overflow. Finally, note that glass vessel sinks usually require a mounting ring that sits on the counter to hold the vessel. Position the sink on the countertop. The sink may come with a mounting ring or gasket to be used between the sink and the countertop.
If your sink has one, position the mounting ring over the drain opening and set the vessel on the ring. Other sink models may call for a bead of silicone caulk to seal the sink to the countertop. Apply a bead of plumber's putty along the bottom surface of the drain flange on the drain fitting.
If the drain comes with a foam or rubber gasket, place this against the bottom surface of the drain flange. Insert the tailpiece end of the drain fitting down into the sink drain opening and through the cutout in the countertop. If the drain flange has lettering on it, position it so the lettering reads upright when looking down into the sink from the front. Apply pipe joint compound to the rubber seal. Working from underneath the sink, slide the seal up around the drain tailpiece and into the countertop cutout as far as it will go.
Thread the friction ring onto the tailpiece, followed by the mounting nut. Hand-tighten the mounting nut as far as you can, then tighten it just a bit more with tongue-and-groove pliers. Be careful not to over-tighten, as this can damage the sink. Check the alignment of the drain fitting and lettering once again to make sure it is still straight.
Wipe away excess plumber's putty from around the drain flange with a rag. Having a helper to hold the vessel sink in place as you attach the drain fitting is a good idea, particularly if it is a round-bottom vessel.
Connect the P-trap to the sink drain tailpiece, using a slip nut and washer, making it just snug for now.
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