Replacing a Bathroom Sink

handnhammer · Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 60 Location: Ann Arbor, MI

I'm remodeling one of our half baths and have decided to replace the sink. The sink is a drop-in sink, and the coutertop is laminate. Believe it or not, the laminate countertop is in very good condition for its age and will still go great with the new decore, so we want to keep the countertop and get a new sink. Fortunately we found a new sink that is the exact same size and shape as the old one. Very Happy

My question is this: How do you remove the old sink without scratching or dinging the surrounding laminate?

goddess girl · Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 29

Since laminate is fairly strong an resistant to damage you could use almost any sharp cutting tool. Most drop-in bathroom sinks are held in place with just silicon caulk. However, some have clips underneath, which you would most certainly need to remove also.

Though, to un-caulk the caulk, I would use a safety razor blade. Don't cut down vertically through the caulk, because this could damage/cut the laminate. Instead, lie the razor blade flat against the laminate countertop and cut horizontally through the caulk. Take your time and do it gradually, you don't have to cut through the whole bead of caulk in one pass.

Ron The Plumber · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Eugene, Oregon

mathewl · Joined: 14 May 2011 Posts: 19 Location: Putney

Old countertops can be expensive to replace, but that 1972 laminate counter probably doesn't impress your guests anymore. Depending on the method you use, upgrading your countertop does not have to be very costly. In fact, it doesn't have to be much of a hassle either. Some methods of upgrading don't even require you to remove the sink or other fixtures, making the transition a simple one. Keep in mind that any surface you use for your countertops should be food-safe. Beyond that, you can get creative. Smile

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