How To Remove A Wall Mounted Sink

Step 1 access.

How to remove a wall mounted sink.

A wall mount sink hangs from a bracket which is supplied with it and the bracket has to be mounted to the wall framing not to the wallboard. Remove the sink from its wall mounting bracket by lifting evenly upward approximately 3 inches from both sides of the sink near the wall. Use a utility knife to sever any caulking between the back edge of the sink and the wall if applicable to ease removal. Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier.

If there is no access panel you ll have to make one. If you want to remove the wall behind a bathroom sink but you plan to leave an existing commode or tub shower in place you must make provisions to vent those fixtures. As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean. Open the panel and continue to step 2.

Put on all protective gear. Wall mounted sinks have a great modern look and make a small bathroom especially a guest bathroom seem less cluttered and more spacious. Use a pair of channel lock pliers if the valves appear hard to turn. This is an ideal choice for bathrooms and kitchens.

Sink and countertop materials vary considerably but most sinks that are mounted above the counter are usually adhered with silicone caulking. In a typical bathroom. Lay out a few tarps in the work area. Fortunately mounting a wall sink is a doable project for most diyers.

The faucet is attached from behind. Use a faucet wrench to disconnect the supply lines where they connect to the faucet itself. Removing the old wall mounted sink. Moving the water supply and drainpipes.

If the sink is wide enough the bracket might overlap at least two of the wall studs and if so you may be able to anchor it to the studs with lag screws. With any luck the plumber installed an access panel on an adjacent wall typically inside a linen closet.