Apron Sink Installation
Use shims to level the sink if needed.
Apron sink installation. Check out part 2 on lowe s youtube channel. I then cut the top plate to length and cut the legs long enough so when the top plate was attached the sub frame would come up to the previous line 1 8 from the top edge. Mark on your inner cabinet walls where the base of your sink will sit. Center the sink draw around it with a pencil then make the cutout in the countertop.
Verify that the sink will fit in the cabinet opening. If necessary adjust the opening by sanding the opening or adding wood filler strips. Measure if your new top is stone a countertop installer is going to measure the cabinets and sink to create a custom top. In the first part of this 2 part diy kitchen remodel project you will learn how to install a farmhouse sink.
B install your 2x4 supports. Install the sink and use silicone caulk to fill in the gaps below the sink front and between the sink and countertop. A make your marks on the inside of your cabinet. The plan for this project is to remove the old sink and countertop prep the cabinet install the new sink set the new counters then install the faucet and connect the plumbing.
Install the sink note. Installation instructions undermount sinks apron style step 3 recommended for professional installers only set the sink. The entire weight of the sink should be carried by the side supports. Cut your 2x4s to size and install on the left right and back walls lower than your.
C install your plywood shelf. Set the sink into the cabinet cutout seal if necessary around the cabinet front. Install the strainer or garbage disposal to the sink according to the manufacturer s instructions. Add tapered wood shims to adjust if necessary.
Apron sinks are typically pretty heavy and need a sub frame to support their weight. Farmhouse 3 use the sink itself as the template for the cutout on the countertop. Check that the sink is level from side to side and front to back.