Changing Kitchen Sink Drain

15 to 30 there aren t many reasons for changing out the drain pipes under a kitchen sink but it s not uncommon to replace the drain assembly during a kitchen renovation when the sink is being replaced.

Changing kitchen sink drain.

Remove the water supply. Next use pliers to loosen the second slip nut that attaches the tailpiece to the p trap and remove. With the bucket in place to. Use a kitchen and bath 100 percent silicone that requires solvent cleanup sold at home centers.

Open the cabinet doors beneath the sink. Remove the drain trap. Reach under the sink and find the knob that turns off the water supply. How to replace a kitchen sink drain.

Turn off the water supply. Separate the tailpiece from the sink drain. With large pliers loosen the slip nut which is a ring that keeps the tailpiece tightened to the drain located on. Apply a bead around the sink opening when you set in the sink and around the drain opening when you set the disposer drain and basket strainer.

Grasp the locknut on the bottom of the drain basket using pliers and remove it. Wipe away excess caulk. Place an empty bucket beneath the drain trap under the sink. If it spins when you try to remove the.